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)
