Project Manager (Protection & Control Systems)

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple HV/MV protection systems projects from contract award to final handover, ensuring delivery meets project scope, timeline, budget, safety and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, OEMs, system integrators and internal teams for FAT, SAT, protection testing, relay configuration, commissioning, energisation and substation integration.
• Prepare and monitor project execution plans, milestone schedules and look-ahead plans across engineering, procurement, configuration, installation, testing and commissioning stages.
• Track project costs, progress claims, variation orders and subcontractor claims to support profitability, cash flow and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, leading coordination meetings, providing progress updates and managing project expectations.
• Support management in technical clarifications, contract discussions, issue resolution and dispute management.
• Identify, monitor and manage project risks, including relay coordination issues, IEC 61850 configuration, communication/network integration and interface mismatches.
• Ensure compliance with company WSH policies, Singapore safety regulations, client/utility site rules and project quality standards.
• Coordinate internal handover from Sales to Project Delivery and work closely with engineering, procurement, installation and testing teams.
• Ensure proper project closeout, including as-built drawings, relay settings files, SCL files, commissioning reports and O&M manuals.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in HV/MV protection systems, substation automation, switchgear, power automation or related electrical projects.
• Strong knowledge of protection relays, relay settings, wiring/logic diagrams, IEC 61850, RTUs, IEDs and SCADA/SAS systems.
• Experience managing FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning and energisation activities will be advantageous.
• Strong project management, stakeholder coordination, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects independently and work under tight deadlines.
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• Jeslyn Tan
• Deputy Consulting Director (APAC)
• Reg no.: R21101247 | EA No: 13C6684
• Our shortlisting process takes 3 working days, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• If you do not hear from us within this period, your application was not shortlisted. We encourage you to continue your job search, and we will contact you should a suitable opportunity arise. We wish you all the best.

Additional Information

Position : Project Manager (Protection & Control Systems) Location : Alexandra Working hours : 5 Days Work Week - Monday to Friday: 8AM to 5PM / 8.30AM to 5.30PM / 9AM to 6PM / 9.30AM to 6.30PM / 10AM to 7PM Salary (commensurate with experience) : Up to $9,000 Basic + Midnight Allowance + OT + AWS + Performance Bonus (Up to 3 Months) + Medical Benefits ($500/year) with Dependents Coverage + 18 - 21 Days Annual Leave + Company Activities + Company Trips Duration : Perm Industry : Automation

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