Building Construction General Foreman

POWER-M AGENCY SERVICES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

POWER-M AGENCY SERVICES is seeking a Building Construction General Foreman to supervise daily site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure quality, safety, and schedule standards.

You will interpret drawings, manage materials, and lead crews to conform to construction plans, reporting progress to project managers. This role requires strong leadership, site safety discipline, and the stamina for long shifts in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a construction foreman or similar supervisory role.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Capability to work in varied weather conditions and manage physically demanding, long-hour, or shift-based work.
• Relevant safety certifications (e.g., BCSS in Singapore) are often required.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day site operations and coordinate subcontractors to maintain productivity.
• Enforce safety regulations and conduct toolbox briefings; ensure proper PPE usage.
• Plan and schedule activities to meet milestones and project timelines.
• Inspect work for compliance with blueprints and quality standards.
• Manage materials, tools, and equipment, tracking inventory and reducing waste.
• Resolve on-site technical problems and liaise with engineers or consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

A Building Construction General Foreman

supervises daily site operations, coordinates subcontractors, and ensures projects meet quality, safety, and schedule standards

. They interpret technical drawings, manage material resources, and lead workers to ensure adherence to construction plans, reporting progress to project managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Supervision & Coordination:Direct day-to-day site operations, including managing subcontractors and multiple work crews to ensure efficient productivity.
• Safety & Compliance:Enforce site safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, local regulations), conduct toolbox briefings, and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Planning & Scheduling:Implement project schedules, determine the sequence of work, and ensure timely completion of milestones.
• Quality Control:Inspect work to ensure compliance with blueprints, specifications, and quality standards.
• Resource Management:Manage materials, tools, and equipment, including tracking inventory and minimizing waste.
• Technical Troubleshooting:Resolve on-site technical problems and liaise with engineers or consultants.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience:Proven experience as a construction foreman or similar supervisory role.
• Technical Knowledge:Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and technical specifications.
• Leadership:Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Physical Ability:Capability to work in varied weather conditions and manage physically demanding, long-hour, or shift-based work.
• Safety Certifications:Relevant safety certifications (e.g.,BCSS in Singapore) are often required.https://www.google.com/search?q=site+foreman&sca_esv=4b271a6f1ec3bc04&rlz=1C5CHFA_enSG1050SG1050&sxsrf=ANbL-n5jtc9JnFv1aOJpQ1J6_xgmnGJWxg%3A1770977687142&ei=l_mOad2yCMrDjuMP55OEoQk&biw=1178&bih=762&ved=2ahUKEwidvNSZn9aSAxX46jgGHZOrNqsQgK4QegQIBxAB&uact=5&oq=BUILDING+CONSTRUCTION+GENERAL+FOREMAN+job+description&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiNUJVSUxESU5HIENPTlNUUlVDVElPTiBHRU5FUkFMIEZPUkVNQU4gam9iIGRlc2NyaXB0aW9uMggQIRigARjDBEi7ClAAWABwAHgBkAEAmAGBAaABgQGqAQMwLjG4AQPIAQD4AQL4AQGYAgGgAowBmAMAkgcDMC4xoAfYArIHAzAuMbgHjAHCBwMyLTHIBwSACAA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfBisJop_oXmaAtKtEdH4aSgCmIP6Y8FMKPWkgzke3XMJ_aAzlvi864776UL2R6kJn8UYtHg2WB2LC44NcOrwbrpkUUjrr_BoJnDbMtWSgeer2nC5ag_cFaByawi_rjxiyd6WWZJBPV6YrWmwY5YqWqX9oOplo9d_UGF8YPcPvPdUYrOC1SK-HEXmojgjCthCHP81srWFXz57U06oyXQv_9HXcEVTqBfEvbZrKBMzCqWsYXUZNi7UQIzE7hAq_GVQoWbnzsFF4TnGBmSsI2l5kW5&csui=3