SENIOR SITE SUPERVISOR

EMREKA GROUP SDN BHD; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Emreka Group is seeking an experienced Senior Site Supervisor to oversee daily construction site activities in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. You will ensure works conform to approved drawings, project specifications, schedules, quality standards and safety requirements.

The successful candidate will supervise site workers and subcontractors, coordinate activities, monitor progress, manage resources, and report site conditions to the Project Manager or Site Engineer.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of site supervision experience.
• Ability to read drawings and site instructions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willing to travel to project sites and work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily construction activities per drawings and schedule.
• Coordinate workers and subcontractors to meet project priorities.
• Monitor progress and report to Project Manager or Site Engineer.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain site records and progress reports.

Skills

Site supervision

Leadership

Construction knowledge

Reading drawings

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Emreka Group is looking for an experienced, responsible, and hands‑on Senior Site Supervisor to oversee daily construction site activities and ensure all works are completed according to approved drawings, project specifications, construction schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The successful candidate will supervise site workers and subcontractors, coordinate construction activities, monitor work progress, manage site resources, and report site conditions and issues to the Project Manager or Site Engineer.

The ideal candidate must possess strong site supervision skills, practical construction knowledge, leadership abilities, and the capability to ensure smooth and efficient site operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Daily Site Supervision and Operations

Supervise and monitor daily construction activities to ensure work is carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, and instructions from the Project Manager or Site Engineer.

Coordinate and monitor the daily work activities of site workers, subcontractors, and construction teams.

Ensure construction work is executed according to the approved work programme and project schedule.

Allocate daily tasks to workers and subcontractors based on project priorities.

Monitor site productivity and ensure work is completed efficiently and according to the required standards.

Identify site issues, work obstructions, and potential delays, and report them to the relevant project personnel.

Ensure the construction site is properly organized and that materials, tools, and equipment are available when required.

2. Construction Work Monitoring

Supervise civil and structural construction activities, including earthworks, excavation, foundations, reinforcement, formwork, concrete works, brickwork, plastering, drainage, and other related works, as applicable.

Monitor setting‑out activities, construction levels, dimensions, and alignment in coordination with the Site Engineer or surveyor.

Ensure construction works follow the latest approved drawings and site instructions.

Check workmanship and ensure construction activities comply with technical requirements.

Coordinate the sequence of work between different trades to avoid clashes, rework, and unnecessary delays.

Monitor the progress of subcontractors and ensure completed work meets project requirements.

Report discrepancies between site conditions and approved drawings to the Site Engineer for clarification.

3. Quality Control and Workmanship

Inspect ongoing construction activities to ensure proper workmanship and compliance with project specifications.

Check reinforcement placement, formwork installation, concrete preparation, masonry, finishing works, and other relevant activities.

Ensure materials used on site are approved and comply with project requirements.

Coordinate with the Site Engineer and QA/QC personnel for inspections, testing, and quality checks.

Ensure inspection requests are submitted before work is covered or concealed.

Identify defective or non‑conforming work and arrange for rectification under the direction of the relevant engineer.

Maintain site quality records, inspection checklists, and progress photographs where required.

4. Manpower and Subcontractor Management

Supervise site workers, general workers, machine operators, and subcontractor teams.

Monitor manpower attendance, allocation, productivity, and daily work output.

Coordinate with subcontractors regarding work schedules, manpower requirements, and site priorities.

Ensure subcontractors follow approved drawings, work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures.

Conduct daily site briefings to communicate work assignments and construction priorities.

Report manpower shortages, poor performance, or subcontractor‑related issues to the Project Manager or Site Engineer.

Maintain effective communication between site personnel and the project management team.

5. Project Progress and Scheduling

Monitor daily construction progress against the approved project schedule.

Prepare daily site progress reports, including manpower, completed works, material deliveries, equipment usage, and site issues.

Provide progress updates to the Site Engineer and Project Manager.

Identify activities that are behind schedule and report potential delays promptly.

Assist in implementing recovery measures and revised work arrangements when required.

Monitor subcontractor progress and ensure activities are completed according to agreed timelines.

Take regular progress photographs and maintain records for reporting purposes.

6. Materials, Tools and Equipment Management

Monitor the delivery, storage, handling, and usage of construction materials.

Ensure materials are stored properly to prevent damage, wastage, or deterioration.

Check delivered materials against delivery orders and approved requirements where applicable.

Inform the procurement or store team of upcoming material requirements and shortages.

Monitor the availability and proper use of tools, machinery, and construction equipment.

Report damaged equipment, material wastage, and shortages to the relevant personnel.

Ensure the site has sufficient materials and resources to support ongoing construction activities.

7. Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

Ensure workers and subcontractors comply with site safety rules, approved work procedures, and applicable occupational safety and health requirements.

Monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure workers follow safe working practices.

Identify unsafe conditions, potential hazards, and unsafe acts and report them to the Safety and Health Officer or relevant personnel.

Ensure proper housekeeping, safe access routes, and organized work areas.

Monitor safety precautions for excavation, working at height, lifting operations, concrete works, and other relevant activities.

Participate in toolbox meetings and site safety inspections.

Report accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions promptly.

Cooperate with safety personnel to implement corrective and preventive actions.

8. Site Documentation and Reporting

Maintain daily site diaries, manpower records, work progress reports, and photographic records.

Record material deliveries, equipment usage, site instructions, and subcontractor activities as required.

Assist in preparing weekly and monthly progress reports.

Maintain inspection checklists and other site documentation.

Report site problems, delays, technical issues, and additional work requirements to the Site Engineer or Project Manager.

Ensure all records are accurate, updated, and submitted within the required timeframe.

9. Coordination and Communication

Coordinate daily activities with Site Engineers, Project Managers, subcontractors, suppliers, surveyors, and safety personnel.

Attend site coordination meetings and communicate work progress and outstanding issues.

Follow up on instructions issued by the Project Manager, Site Engineer, or consultants.

Ensure workers understand their work assignments and relevant construction requirements.

Assist in resolving day‑to‑day site coordination problems.

Maintain professional working relationships with all project stakeholders.

10. Completion and Handover

Assist in final inspections and preparation of outstanding work or defect lists.

Monitor rectification works and ensure defects are addressed promptly.

Ensure completed work areas are clean, safe, and ready for inspection.

Assist the Site Engineer in compiling site records, progress photographs, and handover documentation.

Support project completion and handover activities as required.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma, Certificate, or other relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in construction site supervision.

Proven experience supervising civil, structural, building, or infrastructure construction works.

Strong practical knowledge of construction methods, site procedures, and work sequencing.

Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and site instructions.

Experience supervising workers, subcontractors, and daily site activities.

Knowledge of construction quality requirements, inspection procedures, and site safety practices.

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, for reporting and documentation.

Good leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Physically fit for site-based duties and able to work under construction site conditions.

Willing to work overtime when required to meet project deadlines and willing to travel to project sites.