Full Time General Manager- Operations Jobs, Salary up to SGD 6,000 in ICF INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. Central Region (Singapore) - Maukerja

Core Accountabilities / Responsibilities 

1. Operations & Project Delivery 

• Provide executive oversight of all operational activities from project handover to final delivery. 

• Ensure consistent execution of project governance, planning, scheduling, and reporting. 

• Drive on-time, right-first-time delivery across all projects. 

• Resolve cross-functional bottlenecks impacting cost, schedule, or quality. 

• Ensure operational readiness for mobilisations, dry docks, and site works. 

2. Supply Chain & Procurement (SCM) 

• Oversee procurement strategy for materials, subcontractors, and logistics. 

• Ensure supply chain resilience, cost control, and timely availability of materials. 

• Approve key vendor selections and contract negotiations. 

• Monitor inventory control, material traceability, and wastage reduction. 

• Align SCM planning closely with production schedules and project timelines. 

3. Production & Fabrication 

• Oversee workshop / production operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality. 

• Drive productivity, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Ensure production outputs meet engineering drawings, specifications, and class requirements. 

• Monitor fabrication KPIs, manpower utilisation, and rework rates. 

• Champion lean manufacturing and operational excellence practices. 

4. Engineering Design Office (EDO) 

• Provide strategic oversight of the Engineering Design Office. 

• Ensure engineering deliverables are accurate, buildable, and aligned with production and site requirements. 

• Drive timely issuance of drawings, MTOs, and revisions. 

• Ensure effective design change management and coordination with Operations and SCM. 

• Support digitalisation and automation initiatives (e.g. MTO tools, CAD standards). 

5. Financial & Commercial Control 

• Own operational cost control and margin protection across projects. 

• Review project budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete. 

• Support variation claims, change orders, and commercial risk mitigation. 

• Ensure alignment between operational decisions and financial objectives. 

6. Governance, Safety & Compliance 

• Ensure full compliance with ISO, class, client, and statutory requirements. 

• Champion a strong safety culture across operations, production, and sites. 

• Ensure operational discipline through SOPs, work instructions, and audits. 

• Act as a key contributor during external audits and client inspections. 

7. Leadership & People Development 

• Build and lead a high-performing, accountable operations leadership team. 

• Set clear performance expectations and operational KPIs. 

• Develop succession plans and capability within Operations, SCM, Production, and EDO. 

• Foster cross-department collaboration and execution discipline. 

Requirements & Qualifications 

• Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Industrial Engineering, or related field. 

• Strong background in marine interiors, shipyard, offshore, or project-based fabrication 

• Minimum 15–20 years of operations leadership experience. 

• Proven experience in marine interiors, shipyard, offshore, or project-based fabrication environments. 

• Demonstrated leadership across Operations, Production, SCM, and Engineering. 

• Strong background in managing complex, fast-track projects with multiple stakeholders. 

Skills & Competencies: 

• Strong operational and commercial acumen 

• Decisive, structured, and execution-focused leadership 

• Excellent cross-functional coordination skills 

• High accountability and governance mindset 

• Ability to scale operations and drive continuous improvement