Assistant Site Manager

china communications construction company limited (singapore branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

China Communications Construction Company Limited (Singapore Branch) is seeking a capable project coordinator to ensure smooth on-site operations and tight schedule adherence. You will collaborate with project management, subcontractors, and technical teams to address issues and keep costs in check.

The role requires strong planning, communication, and documentation skills, with a focus on safety and quality. On-site collaboration and regular progress reporting are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Understanding of laws and ordinances governing construction.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications accurately.
• Experience with preparation of tenders, calculations, pricing and quotations.
• Familiarity with standard forms of building contracts.
• Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between on-site operations and project management for efficient execution.
• Track master programme, develop catch-up schedules and manage site progress.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to optimize manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Liaise with technical teams and consultants to resolve design and construction issues.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitor project costs against forecasts.
• Review and enforce method statements, risk assessments and work procedures for safety and quality.
• Prepare progress updates, reports, and site documentation for stakeholders.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings to review progress and implement corrective actions.
• Identify operational risks and drive process improvements.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Building codes

Construction laws

Plan reading

Tender & pricing

Building forms

Communication skills

Job description

Job description

• Coordinate between on-site operations and project management to ensure efficient project execution.
• Track the master construction programme, develop catch-up schedules, and manage site progress to avoid delays.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure optimal use of manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Liaise with technical teams and consultants to resolve design and construction issues ahead of site execution.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitor project costs against forecasts.
• Review and enforce method statements, risk assessments, and work procedures in line with safety and quality requirements.
• Prepare progress updates, reports, and site documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings to review progress, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify operational risks and inefficiencies and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Knowledge of building codes
• Knowledge of the laws and ordinances regulating building construction
• Possess skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• Possess skills in accurate measurement, preparation on tender, calculation, pricing and quotation
• Understand the relevant standard forms of Building
• Possess good writing, communication and interpersonal skills