Project Manager, Water Conveyancing
First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
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Our Water Team in Singapore is expanding and is hiring a Project Manager within the Conveyancing Portfolio, mainly managing Potable Water, Sewer, Canal, and Drainage projects.
Main duties:
- Lead and coordinate linear water infrastructure projects (water, used-water pipelines and stormwater drainage) from concept and preliminary design through detailed design and construction support.
- Manage project scope, programme, budget, risk, quality, and governance to meet contractual and technical requirements.
- Serve as the primary client-facing project manager, maintaining effective relationships with clients, authorities, and stakeholders.
- Lead design and client coordination meetings, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and action tracking.
- Manage design permitting and statutory consultation processes with relevant authorities and utility agencies.
- Provide technical oversight for hydraulic design and modelling, including stormwater systems and pressure pipelines.
- Review and approve design reports, drawings, calculations, specifications, and tender documentation.
- Support construction teams by resolving design queries, clarifications, and constructability issues.
- Manage project financials, including budget planning, forecasting, cost control, and reporting.
To be a successful candidate you shall possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering from a BCA/PEB-recognised universities, or Certified Project Manager (CPM – Tier 3 or above) from the Society of Project Managers (SPM).
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) in Civil or Coastal Engineering will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in large-scale civil or water infrastructure projects.
- Experience in hydraulic modelling or calculations for stormwater or pressure pipeline systems.
- Strong ability to interpret and review engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Proficiency in MS Project and working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs. Jacobs complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), including the prevailing guidelines on recruitment. All qualified applicants will be considered for the position regardless of age, race, religion, language, nationality, marital status, or family responsibilities.
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Skills
Calculations, project scope management, Sewer, Drainage, Drainage and Reservoir System Management, Quality Management, Leading Meetings, Technical Project Management, Risk, governance requirements, Drawing, Reviewing Design Documents, Design-Build, design approval, Maintaining Client Relationships, Budgeting, Construction Details, Hydraulic Systems Management, Sewerage System Engineering and Design, Urban Drainage