Construction Manager

YENG TONG CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced construction manager to oversee all activities on site. The successful candidate will manage contractors, ensure compliance with engineering standards, and lead a team of engineers. Strong leadership and communication skills, along with a minimum of 7 years of construction experience, are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Primavera, and AutoCAD is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of construction experience, preferably in jetty/pier/wharf construction.
• Proven track record of completing projects on time and budget.
• Able to work independently and lead a multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all construction activities and ensure compliance with standards.
• Oversee project management and timely delivery.
• Coordinate with engineering and other departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Master's or degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

• Overall responsibility for all construction activities with respect to performance, procedure, and making recommendations to project managers for improvements and corrective actions.
• Manage contractors with a focus on quality, compliance with engineering drawings; applicable code and standards, and construction schedule and cost.
• Interface and coordinate with engineering supporting construction activities.
• Assist in developing and implementing corporate construction policies that support project construction.
• Oversee the effective management of project activities to assure timely delivery and low wastage.
• Manage and lead a group of engineers.
• Co-ordination with other departments on issues affecting project works.
• Liaise with government/statutory authorities, consultants, clients, suppliers etc.
• Provide timely project progress reporting to management and attending project execution meetings with other managers.
• Select, guide and develop a multicultural labour force & management team with construction responsibilities to ensure that the organization achieves it business objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws.
• Ensuring quality assurance and iso standards are met on all construction related activities and ensure customer quality specifications are constantly met.
• Allocate capital and human resources to maximize productivity.
• Other ad-hoc duties required to carry out.

Requirements

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills/people management skills, good communication skills and negotiation skills and possess strong leadership qualities.
• Efficient, good analytical skills and able to work independently.
• Proven track records of successful project completion on time and on budget or exceeding expectations will be well regards.
• Master or degree in engineering or equivalent, recognized universities under the BCA is a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction experience. Experience in constructing jetty/pier/wharf.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, Primavera and AutoCad.
• Able to start work immediately or within short notice.