Construction Manager

K.U.S Pre-Cast (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

K.U.S Pre-Cast (S) Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee precast production and site installation, coordinating between the construction site, Technical Department and the precast factory to align schedules with installation sequences.

You will review architectural and shop drawings, manage day-to-day production and delivery planning, liaise with the main contractor, control quality and safety, and resolve interface issues to keep projects on

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years in construction project management, with at least 5 years in precast production/installation.
• Ability to read and interpret structural/shop drawings and specifications.
• Experience liaising with main contractors, consultants and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end coordination between construction site, Technical Department and Pre-cast factory to align production schedules with site installation sequences.
• Review architectural, structural, and shop drawings to understand design intent, installation method of precast components (columns, beams, walls, slabs, staircases, PBU & PPVC).
• Liaise with the main contractor on site to understand installation requirements, crane lifting plans, access constraints, and sequencing needs.
• Translate site conditions and progress into actionable production and delivery schedules for the precast factory.
• Monitor and track precast component production status, quality control, and readiness against site installation timelines.
• Coordinate delivery logistics to match site installation windows and avoid delays or double-handling.
• Attend site coordination meetings with the main contractor, consultants, and other trades to resolve interface issues (cast-in items, tolerances, connection details).
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between design, production, and site conditions (dimensional variances, RFIs, non-conformances).
• Manage variation orders, change requests, and their impact on both production and site schedule.
• Prepare progress reports, production status updates, and installation forecasts for management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards during production and on-site handling/installation if required.
• Support problem-solving on-site during precast erection, including addressing technical queries from the main contractor's site team.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and logistics providers involved in precast delivery and installation.

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

1. Oversee end-to-end coordination between the construction site, Technical Department and Pre-cast factory to ensure production schedules align with site installation sequences.

2. Review architectural, structural, and shop drawings to understand the design intent, application, and installation method of precast components (e.g., columns, beams, walls, slabs, staircases, PBU & PPVC).

3. Liaise with the main contractor on site to understand installation requirements, crane lifting plans, access constraints, and sequencing needs.

4. Translate site conditions and progress into actionable production and delivery schedules for the precast factory.

5. Monitor and track precast component production status, quality control, and readiness against site installation timelines.

6. Coordinate delivery logistics (transportation, storage, lifting sequence) to match site installation windows and avoid delays or double-handling.

7. Attend site coordination meetings with the main contractor, consultants, and other trades to resolve interface issues (e.g., cast-in items, tolerances, connection details).

8. Identify and resolve discrepancies between design, production, and site conditions (e.g., dimensional variances, RFIs, non-conformances).

9. Manage variation orders, change requests, and their impact on both production and site schedule.

10. Prepare progress reports, production status updates, and installation forecasts for management.

11. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards during production and on-site handling/installation if required.

12. Support problem-solving on-site during precast erection, including addressing technical queries from the main contractor's site team.

13. Manage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and logistics providers involved in precast delivery and installation.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related field

• Professional certification (e.g., PMP, or PE/professional engineer registration) is an advantage.

Experience Required:

Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in construction project management, with at least 5 years specifically in

precast concrete production and/or installation

Proven experience in liaising with main contractors, consultants, and site teams on installation coordination.

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of precast component design, manufacturing processes, and structural applications (columns,

• beams, slabs, walls, staircases, facades, PBU & PPVC.

• Familiarity with site construction sequences, crane lifting operations, and erection methodologies for precast elements.

• Ability to read and interpret structural/shop drawings and specifications.

• Good knowledge of relevant building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards (e.g., BCA requirements in

• Singapore).

• Strong project scheduling skills (MS Project or similar) and experience managing production-to-site logistics.

• Excellent communication, negotiation,and problem-solving skills to manage cross-functional coordination between factory and site teams.