Assistant Construction Manager

CONCORD CORPORATION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Corporation PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Project Engineer to develop comprehensive works plans and supervise delivery of construction activities. You will coordinate with the Project Manager and stakeholders to ensure alignment with goals, timelines and budgets.

The role requires strong planning, BIM/AutoCAD skills, and a track record in safety and quality compliance. You will lead subcontractors and optimise resources while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience.
• GCE O/Nitec in engineering with 8+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Able to read electrical/construction drawings; 3D BIM modelling.
• Good planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently.
• BIM/AutoCAD skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive works plan covering scope, milestones and deadlines.
• Coordinate with PM and stakeholders to align with project goals and timeline.
• Identify project resources and develop allocation plan.
• Establish metrics, milestones and targets; communicate to team.
• Develop segmental methodologies with project teams to meet standards.
• Develop and implement Quality Plan; ensure QC adherence.
• Ensure delivery of works per timelines, specs and quality standards.
• Oversee resource allocation of manpower, materials and equipment.
• Monitor progress against plan, budget and specs.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings.
• Manage subcontractors; ensure timely and quality performance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; communicate actions.
• Promote safety and zero-tolerance culture; conduct toolbox talks.
• Encourage continuous learning and lessons learnt documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Safety and Health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Reading drawings

Education

Electrical engineering diploma

GCE O / Nitec in engineering

Tools

BIM

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Developing a comprehensive works plan that encompasses the entire project scope, including all deliverables, milestones, and deadlines.
• Coordinating with the Project Manager and other stakeholders to ensure that the work plan is consistent with the Project's goals, objectives, and timeline.
• Identifying and analyzing the project's resource requirements, including material, manpower, equipment, and subcontractors, and developing a resource allocation plan to ensure that these resources are utilized effectively and efficiently.
• Establishing performance metrics, milestones, and targets to measure progress against the work plan, and ensuring that these are communicated to the project team and other stakeholders.
• Developing a detailed segmental methodology for each major activity, in consultation with the Project Manager and project engineering teams, to ensure that each activity is completed in line with the contract methodology and quality standards.
• Develop Quality Plan is developed and implemented in accordance with project requirements and industry best practices, and that all quality control procedures are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure overall delivery of works as per timelines, project specifications, procedures, and quality standards
• Oversee timely allocation of resources as per requirements for works (Manpower, material and equipment)
• Monitor physical progress of the works at various sections as per planned & budget and specifications
• Identify opportunities for application of good engineering practices/ innovative practices to enhance quality of delivery
• Identify opportunities for increase in turnover/ Project margins with respect to works
• Completion of works within budgeted cost
• Assist Quantity Survey department in the measurement of work completed timely billing and liaison for payment realization
• Ensure optimum usage of equipment allocated
• Oversee optimum usage of material as per construction schedule; Identify areas for waste reduction and implement measures to minimize wastage.
• Ensure wastage of major materials within the norms by doing monthly reconciliation of major materials in coordination with stores, site, and QS department.
• Oversee activities of personnel for the works department; ensure availability of personnel by raising timely requisitions to the respective departments. Raise indent for materials well in advance and arrange to get with the coordination with stores.
• Regular and effective Sub-contractor management and development
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with subcontractors, communicate expectations clearly, and ensure timely and quality performance
• Identify and assess project risks and issues.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation plans and strategies.
• Monitor and track project risks and issues.
• Communicate risks and issues to Project Manager, and suggest corrective actions
• Adopts value Engineering approach in project with the help of Project Manager by having detailed analysis of how best to meet the goals by eliminating unnecessary cost, providing the highest value at the lowest cost by promoting substitution of materials and methods, Capital, staffing, maintenance over the life of the project with less expensive alternatives, without sacrificing Quality and functionality by taking all the stake holders in confidence
• Adopts Project acceleration initiatives with the help of Project Manager and team member through increasing work hours, adding more resources at times and monitoring productivity per resource, reallocating resources from other Tasks, exercising reduction of resource in agile manner after the task ends, addressing inefficiencies in Project in terms of Manpower, Equipment and materials wastage
• Monitor safety during execution of project adhering to the norms of the clients & HSE policy
• Emphasis on zero tolerance regarding safety in execution
• Emphasis on safety workshop, safety drills, safety awareness, regular toolbox talks etc.
• Encouraging a culture of continuous learning and development, and documenting lessons learnt from the project on an ongoing basis.
• Abide to the Environmental, Safety and Health regulations (Internal & External)

Requirements:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering and minimum 8 years of relevant working experience or
• GCE 'O" or Nitec holders in relevant engineering and minimum 8 years of relevant working experience
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations
• Capable of reading electrical drawings, construction drawings and 3D BIM Modelling
• Good interpersonal, planning, analytical and problem-solving skill
• Able to work independently
• Knowledge in BIM / AutoCAD skills will be an advantage
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good Microsoft office knowledge and skills