CONSTRUCATION ADMIN

MT CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MT CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. is seeking a Construction General Foreman to bridge the gap between site management and on-ground crews. You will supervise day-to-day field operations, ensure schedules are met, and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires coordinating multiple trades, interpreting blueprints, tracking progress, and enforcing safe work practices on site.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising multiple trade foremen and crews.
• Ability to read drawings and translate specs into daily tasks.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and adherence to schedules.

Responsibilities

• Site Supervision & Coordination: Direct multiple trade foremen, subcontractors and crews to keep work progressing efficiently.
• Schedule & Production Tracking: Monitor daily progress against timelines and budgets.
• Resource Management: Allocate manpower, tools, equipment and materials effectively.
• Blueprint & Specification Interpretation: Convert drawings into actionable daily instructions.
• Safety & Compliance Enforcement: Enforce safety standards and lead toolbox talks.
• Quality Control: Inspect work to ensure integrity and design compliance.
• Problem Solving: Address site issues and delays to minimize downtime.

Skills

Site supervision

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Quality control

Trade coordination

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

A Construction General Foreman is a key supervisory role responsible for bridging the gap between site management (Project Managers/Superintendents) and the on-ground trade crews. They oversee day-to-day field operations, ensure schedules are met, and maintain safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Site Supervision & Coordination: Manage and direct multiple trade foremen, subcontractors, and construction crews to ensure work is carried out efficiently.
• Schedule & Production Tracking: Monitor daily work progress against project timelines, ensuring that milestones are met without exceeding allocated budgets or resources.
• Resource Management: Coordinate the delivery and allocation of manpower, tools, heavy equipment, and building materials.
• Blueprint & Specification Interpretation: Read architectural drawings, blueprints, and engineering specs, translating them into actionable daily instructions for the workers.
• Safety & Compliance Enforcement: Strictly enforce workplace safety regulations (such as OSHA or local MOM guidelines), conduct daily toolbox talks, and handle job hazard analyses (JHAs).
• Quality Control: Inspect installed work regularly to prevent defects and ensure structural integrity and compliance with design standards.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot unexpected site issues, design conflicts, or material delays promptly to minimize downtime.