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Equans Hiring! Full Time Senior Project Manager Lead in West Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 12,000 - Ricebowl
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Responsibilities
The HVAC Senior Project Manager Lead will be responsible for the overall management, performance, and delivery of a portfolio of HVAC projects within the Marine & Offshore sector. He/She will lead and supervise a team of Project Managers, ensuring consistency in execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction across all projects.
As a Senior Project Manager Lead, you will remain operationally involved by directly managing one or two strategic projects, typically complex or high-value contracts and report to the Head of Technical Department and works in close coordination with the Head of Engineering, who is fully responsible for engineering activities. The role does not include direct management of HVAC Design Engineers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Portfolio Management
Oversee a portfolio of HVAC projects from contract award to final handover.
Ensure all projects are delivered in line with schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements.
Monitor project performance through KPIs, forecasts, and reporting.
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure consistency in project execution methods and standards.
2. Leadership of Project Managers
Lead, mentor, and supervise Project Managers.
Support decision-making and provide guidance on technical, operational, and contractual matters.
Ensure alignment between project execution and company strategy.
Develop team capabilities and foster a high-performance culture.
3. Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as senior escalation points for key clients, shipyards, and partners.
Maintain strong client relationships and ensure long-term satisfaction.
Support critical negotiations and executive-level meetings.
Represent the company in strategic project discussions.
4. Financial & Contract Management
Oversee project budgets, cost control, and overall profitability across all projects.
Validate financial forecasts, cash flow, and project reporting.
Lead complex contractual matters including:
Support Project Managers during critical execution phases:
6. Direct Project Management
Act as Project Manager for one or two key projects.
Ensure full delivery lifecycle: engineering coordination, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.
Maintain accountability for project performance, margin, and client satisfaction.
7. Procurement & Supplier Strategy
Lead procurement strategies.
Participate in the selection of key suppliers and subcontractors.
Lead negotiations for critical packages.
Monitor suppliers & OEMs performance.
8. Technical Coordination
Ensure effective coordination between Project Managers and the Head of Engineering.
Validate that engineering deliverables meet project timelines and requirements.
Qualifications & Skills
1. Educational Requirements
Engineering Degree (Mechanical / Thermal / Electrical or equivalent).
2. Experience
Minimum 12–15 years of experience in HVAC project delivery.
Proven experience as a Project Manager on complex projects.
Demonstrated experience in managing Project Managers or leading project teams.
3. Technical Skills
Solid understanding of HVAC systems and full project lifecycle.
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (AutoCAD is a plus).
Strong capabilities in:
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
5. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Excellent decision-making abilities, with a focus on practical and cost-effective solutions
6. Industry Background
Candidates must demonstrate strong experience in complex HVAC project delivery environments. Experience in the following industries will be considered:
Marine & Offshore (preferred)
Semiconductor / Cleanroom HVAC
Industrial / Process HVAC
Datacentre or critical environment projects
Candidates coming from Semiconductor or industrial environments must demonstrate:
Experience with high-specification HVAC systems
Exposure to complex project execution (EPC / turnkey)
Strong understanding of quality, commissioning, and system performance requirements
Internal training and support will be provided to ensure smooth adaptation to Marine & Offshore standards.
As a leading HVAC company in Europe, EQUANS AXIMA and its 12,000 employees bring
extensive experience and expertise in HVAC engineering.
EQUANS AXIMA specializes in various sectors, including Health, Nuclear, Data Centres, Tunnel Ventilation, Laboratories and the Marine Industry.
We're one of Europe's largest integrated HVAC design offices Energy and environmental efficiency (EEE) services Innovation. What if your technical equipment became a lever for economic and climatic.
Energy savings, indoor air quality, the performance of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, smoke extraction in buildings etc.
Responding sustainably to the challenges of performance and energy and health efficiency of tertiary or industrial buildings drives our teams daily.
Because our clients provide care, receive the public, build tunnels, ships, manufacture batteries, operate nuclear power plants or drug factories... EQUANS designs and installs air treatment and indoor environment control solutions that guarantee well-being and safety while offering sustainable performance. To achieve this, we rely on two essential pillars:
The experts in this design office build robust solutions and integrate the latest innovations, whether in terms of project management with optimised control of costs and schedules (intelligent management, BIM, predictive maintenance, connected sensors / IOT) or in terms of the scalability and performance of the building (to optimise the choice of installations by integrating the evolution of the building).
Our teams meet the most stringent standards in terms of technical compliance, environmental impact, and energy efficiency certifications. Finally, EQUANS can commit to its clients to guarantee equipment availability and service continuity.
As a Senior Project Manager Lead, you will remain operationally involved by directly managing one or two strategic projects, typically complex or high-value contracts and report to the Head of Technical Department and works in close coordination with the Head of Engineering, who is fully responsible for engineering activities. The role does not include direct management of HVAC Design Engineers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Portfolio Management
Oversee a portfolio of HVAC projects from contract award to final handover.
Ensure all projects are delivered in line with schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements.
Monitor project performance through KPIs, forecasts, and reporting.
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure consistency in project execution methods and standards.
2. Leadership of Project Managers
Lead, mentor, and supervise Project Managers.
Support decision-making and provide guidance on technical, operational, and contractual matters.
Ensure alignment between project execution and company strategy.
Develop team capabilities and foster a high-performance culture.
3. Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as senior escalation points for key clients, shipyards, and partners.
Maintain strong client relationships and ensure long-term satisfaction.
Support critical negotiations and executive-level meetings.
Represent the company in strategic project discussions.
4. Financial & Contract Management
Oversee project budgets, cost control, and overall profitability across all projects.
Validate financial forecasts, cash flow, and project reporting.
Lead complex contractual matters including:
- Variations and change orders
- Claims and dispute resolution
- Contract negotiations
Support Project Managers during critical execution phases:
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Sea trials / handover
6. Direct Project Management
Act as Project Manager for one or two key projects.
Ensure full delivery lifecycle: engineering coordination, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.
Maintain accountability for project performance, margin, and client satisfaction.
7. Procurement & Supplier Strategy
Lead procurement strategies.
Participate in the selection of key suppliers and subcontractors.
Lead negotiations for critical packages.
Monitor suppliers & OEMs performance.
8. Technical Coordination
Ensure effective coordination between Project Managers and the Head of Engineering.
Validate that engineering deliverables meet project timelines and requirements.
Qualifications & Skills
1. Educational Requirements
Engineering Degree (Mechanical / Thermal / Electrical or equivalent).
2. Experience
Minimum 12–15 years of experience in HVAC project delivery.
Proven experience as a Project Manager on complex projects.
Demonstrated experience in managing Project Managers or leading project teams.
3. Technical Skills
Solid understanding of HVAC systems and full project lifecycle.
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (AutoCAD is a plus).
Strong capabilities in:
- Financial management (budget, margin, cash flow)
- Contract and claims management
- Risk management
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.
5. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Excellent decision-making abilities, with a focus on practical and cost-effective solutions
6. Industry Background
Candidates must demonstrate strong experience in complex HVAC project delivery environments. Experience in the following industries will be considered:
Marine & Offshore (preferred)
Semiconductor / Cleanroom HVAC
Industrial / Process HVAC
Datacentre or critical environment projects
Candidates coming from Semiconductor or industrial environments must demonstrate:
Experience with high-specification HVAC systems
Exposure to complex project execution (EPC / turnkey)
Strong understanding of quality, commissioning, and system performance requirements
Internal training and support will be provided to ensure smooth adaptation to Marine & Offshore standards.
As a leading HVAC company in Europe, EQUANS AXIMA and its 12,000 employees bring
extensive experience and expertise in HVAC engineering.
EQUANS AXIMA specializes in various sectors, including Health, Nuclear, Data Centres, Tunnel Ventilation, Laboratories and the Marine Industry.
We're one of Europe's largest integrated HVAC design offices Energy and environmental efficiency (EEE) services Innovation. What if your technical equipment became a lever for economic and climatic.
Energy savings, indoor air quality, the performance of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, smoke extraction in buildings etc.
Responding sustainably to the challenges of performance and energy and health efficiency of tertiary or industrial buildings drives our teams daily.
Because our clients provide care, receive the public, build tunnels, ships, manufacture batteries, operate nuclear power plants or drug factories... EQUANS designs and installs air treatment and indoor environment control solutions that guarantee well-being and safety while offering sustainable performance. To achieve this, we rely on two essential pillars:
- Our perfect knowledge of your processes, thanks to which our teams can set up tailor-made support and offer you a turnkey service that considers your size and your requirements.
- Our HVAC systems and solutions are based on robust, scalable, and innovative technologies.
The experts in this design office build robust solutions and integrate the latest innovations, whether in terms of project management with optimised control of costs and schedules (intelligent management, BIM, predictive maintenance, connected sensors / IOT) or in terms of the scalability and performance of the building (to optimise the choice of installations by integrating the evolution of the building).
Our teams meet the most stringent standards in terms of technical compliance, environmental impact, and energy efficiency certifications. Finally, EQUANS can commit to its clients to guarantee equipment availability and service continuity.
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