Civil Engineer Lead

CTCI Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CTCI Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer Lead to lead and oversee civil engineering activities for a semiconductor Frontend FAB construction project in Singapore.

You will be responsible for civil planning, infrastructure development, earthworks, underground utilities, drainage systems and external construction works, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, quality and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, infrastructure or large-scale construction projects.
• Proven experience leading civil engineering activities and managing contractors on major construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of site development, earthworks, underground utilities, drainage systems and infrastructure construction.
• Experience in engineering design coordination, construction management and technical problem-solving.
• Familiarity with Singapore building regulations, BCA requirements and relevant authority submission processes.
• Semiconductor FAB, industrial facilities or high-tech construction experience will be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee civil engineering activities from project planning and design coordination through construction execution.
• Review civil engineering designs, drawings, technical specifications and construction methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering solutions for complex civil engineering matters.
• Coordinate engineering resources and team activities to achieve project milestones.
• Lead site development activities, including site preparation, grading, earthworks, excavation and backfilling.
• Oversee site road planning, pavement construction, parking areas and logistics access arrangements.
• Manage external infrastructure development and ensure integration with overall FAB facility requirements.
• Lead the coordination and execution of underground utility networks, including water supply, sewerage and stormwater drainage systems.
• Review utility layouts and resolve technical clashes with other engineering disciplines.
• Oversee drainage infrastructure, detention ponds and flood control facilities.
• Manage civil engineering contractors and subcontractors to ensure construction works comply with approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor project progress, construction schedules, resource allocation and cost performance.
• Lead technical discussions and manage RFIs, design changes and technical submissions.
• Identify construction risks and implement appropriate corrective actions to minimise project delays.
• Establish and monitor civil engineering quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Oversee site inspections, testing, rectification works and punch list management.
• Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications, safety standards and applicable Singapore regulations.
• Lead coordination with Structural, Architectural, MEP, Facilities and other engineering disciplines.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors and relevant government authorities.
• Lead technical meetings, construction coordination meetings and project progress reviews.
• Ensure civil engineering works comply with applicable Singapore building regulations and BCA requirements.
• Coordinate authority submissions, inspections, approvals and statutory compliance matters.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Site development planning

Technical problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer Lead to lead and oversee civil engineering activities for a semiconductor Frontend FAB construction project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for civil engineering planning, infrastructure development, earthworks, underground utilities, drainage systems and external construction works.

This position requires strong technical expertise, project management capabilities and leadership experience in managing contractors, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring successful project execution in accordance with project specifications, schedule, cost, quality and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Civil Engineering Leadership

• Lead and oversee civil engineering activities from project planning and design coordination through construction execution.
• Review civil engineering designs, drawings, technical specifications and construction methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering solutions for complex civil engineering matters.
• Coordinate engineering resources and team activities to achieve project milestones.

2. Site Development & Infrastructure Planning

• Lead site development activities, including site preparation, grading, earthworks, excavation and backfilling.
• Oversee site road planning, pavement construction, parking areas and logistics access arrangements.
• Manage external infrastructure development and ensure integration with overall FAB facility requirements.

3. Underground Utilities & Drainage Management

• Lead the coordination and execution of underground utility networks, including water supply, sewerage and stormwater drainage systems.
• Review utility layouts and resolve technical clashes with other engineering disciplines.
• Oversee drainage infrastructure, detention ponds and flood control facilities.

4. Construction & Project Management

• Manage civil engineering contractors and subcontractors to ensure construction works comply with approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor project progress, construction schedules, resource allocation and cost performance.
• Lead technical discussions and manage RFIs, design changes and technical submissions.
• Identify construction risks and implement appropriate corrective actions to minimise project delays.

5. Quality Control & Compliance

• Establish and monitor civil engineering quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Oversee site inspections, testing, rectification works and punch list management.
• Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications, safety standards and applicable Singapore regulations.

6. Multidisciplinary & Stakeholder Coordination

• Lead coordination with Structural, Architectural, MEP, Facilities and other engineering disciplines.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors and relevant government authorities.
• Lead technical meetings, construction coordination meetings and project progress reviews.

7. Regulatory & Authority Management

• Ensure civil engineering works comply with applicable Singapore building regulations and BCA requirements.
• Coordinate authority submissions, inspections, approvals and statutory compliance matters.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, infrastructure or large-scale construction projects.
• Proven experience leading civil engineering activities and managing contractors on major construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of site development, earthworks, underground utilities, drainage systems and infrastructure construction.
• Experience in engineering design coordination, construction management and technical problem-solving.
• Familiarity with Singapore building regulations, BCA requirements and relevant authority submission processes.
• Semiconductor FAB, industrial facilities or high-tech construction experience will be highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership, project management and multidisciplinary coordination capabilities.
• Ability to manage construction schedules, cost performance, quality and site execution.
• Able to work independently in a site-based environment and support extended working hours when required by project activities.
• Relevant professional registration or licences, where required by applicable Singapore regulations.

Working Location: Woodlands North, Singapore
Employment Type: Contract (36 months)