Civil Supervisor – Underground Utility Works

RB ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Singapore is seeking a Site Supervisor to oversee underground pipe laying activities. You will manage site operations, coordinate with engineers, enforce safety regulations, and prepare documentation for inspections. The ideal candidate should have experience in site supervision and a strong understanding of HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site activities related to underground pipe laying.
• Allocate work to workers and subcontractors based on daily targets.
• Enforce site safety measures for trenching and confined spaces.
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and other site supervisors.
• Check alignment, levels, and compaction as per specifications.
• Assist engineers during inspections by authorities.
• Maintain daily work progress reports and submit them to the site engineer.
• Identify and report any clashes or obstructions on-site.

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Site Supervision

• Supervise day-to-day site activities related to underground pipe laying for:
  Sewer lines
  SPPG (electric ducts)
  Telecom ducts
  PUB water pipelines
  Gas pipelines
  Manhole and chamber construction
• Ensure work is executed as per approved drawings and method statements.
• Monitor trenching, pipe laying, jointing, and backfilling activities.

2. Manpower & Equipment Management

• Allocate work to workers and subcontractors based on daily targets.
• Supervise equipment usage (excavators, compactors, dewatering pumps, etc.).
• Ensure efficient use of labor, machinery, and materials.

3. Safety and Compliance

• Enforce site safety measures, especially for trenching and confined space work.
• Ensure shoring, barricading, and signage are in place to prevent accidents.
• Follow all HSE requirements and report unsafe acts or conditions immediately.

4. Coordination

• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and other site supervisors.
• Ensure timely availability of materials and equipment on-site.
• Liaise with subcontractors and utility coordinators for schedule alignment.

5. Quality Assurance

• Check alignment, levels, slope, and compaction as per specifications.
• Assist in conducting tests (e.g., pressure test for water/gas, air test for sewer).
• Verify correct installation of pipes, ducts, and manholes.

6. Inspection and Handover

• Assist engineers during inspections by authorities (PUB, SP, Gas, etc.).
• Prepare the site for inspection by clearing, cleaning, and ensuring all works are complete.
• Rectify minor defects immediately and report major issues to the site engineer.

7. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain daily work progress reports and submit them to the site engineer.
• Record labor, machinery hours, and material usage daily.
• Keep records of inspections, tests, and any site instructions given.

8. Problem Solving

• Identify and report any clashes or obstructions (e.g., existing utilities).
• Propose practical site-level solutions and coordinate with the engineer for approvals.
• Handle minor site issues and make decisions to avoid delays.