Manager (Steel & Metal Works )

Company Overview

CHIN EE BUILDERS is a Singapore-based steel construction company with over 40 years of experience delivering fabrication, engineering, and installation services for commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure projects.

Job Summary

Lead the Steel & Metal Works division by driving business development, managing project delivery, ensuring profitability, and fostering a high-performance team culture focused on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to source projects, prepare quotes, and submit tenders to secure new business opportunities
• Oversee pricing strategies, optimize costs, and negotiate contracts to maximize profitability
• Build and maintain strong relationships with main contractors, developers, and consultants to support business growth
• Assign jobs to team leaders and coordinate project activities across design, fabrication, and installation phases
• Manage end-to-end project execution to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality standards
• Supervise subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to maintain operational efficiency and safety
• Monitor project margins, control costs, and manage division profitability through effective financial oversight
• Track budgets, cash flow, and performance metrics to identify and implement improvements in operational efficiency
• Lead and mentor engineers, project managers, and fabrication teams to develop skills and promote accountability
• Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing safety, quality, and team collaboration
• Ensure full compliance with Singapore regulations, including BCA and WSH standards, through risk assessments and audits
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety and operational processes

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the structural steel or metal works industry
• Proven skills in tendering, costing, and project execution
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams effectively

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Leadership experience with P&L or business unit responsibility preferred (helps but not essential to perform core duties)
• StEr certification is an advantage (not essential for core duties)