Construction Manager

OUNG CONSTRUCTION (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Singapore is seeking an experienced construction manager to oversee all activities, manage engineers, and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in construction management or civil engineering and at least five years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include managing contractors, coordinating engineering efforts, and ensuring timely project delivery. Physical fitness and willingness to work onsite, including offshore locations, are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction management, civil engineering, or project-related role.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, environmental guidelines, and safety standards in marine construction.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site, in remote or offshore locations.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for all construction activities with respect to performance and procedure.
• Manage contractors focusing on quality, compliance, and construction schedules.
• Interface and coordinate with engineering to support construction activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Client management

Team management

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Job Requirement

1. Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or relevant field.
2. Minimum 5 years of experiences in construction management, civil engineering or project related role.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD etc. Knowledge in SketchUp will be an advantage.
4. Strong capability in client management and team/people management. High EQ to manage and work effectively with workers and divers from different nationalities and backgrounds.
5. Strong organisational and project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
6. Strong knowledge of relevant regulations, environmental guidelines, and safety standards in marine construction.
7. Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
8. Willingness to travel and work on-site, sometimes in remote or offshore locations.
9. Physical fitness and the ability to work in various project environments.
10. Willing to work beyond standard working hours to respond to client’s requests and project exigencies, whenever required by projects.