Construction Manager

Manpower Staffing Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction projects. The successful candidate will coordinate with multiple stakeholders, ensuring compliance with specifications and timely project delivery. A degree in engineering or project management, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably with HDB projects, is essential. This role involves leading project teams, conducting inspections, and managing timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Possess an Architectural, Civil / Structural / Electrical / Mechanical / Environmental Engineering, Building Science, Project Management, Construction Management or related degree.
• Recognized degree by Professional Bodies in Singapore or BCA.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in building construction, preferably in HDB projects or 3 years in project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with vendors to ensure no downtime during works.
• Lead and supervise project to ensure compliance with drawings/specs.
• Conduct quality inspections alongside RE and RTO.
• Monitor and report Main Contractor's workforce allocation.
• Resolve site issues through stakeholder coordination.

Skills

Project Management

Coordination

Quality Inspection

Construction Compliance

Problem Resolution

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Coordinate with multiple vendors to ensure no downtime during works.

Involved from preparing project specifications and project timeline, preparing tender or bid documents and vendor procurement as well as weekly project reports and updates to be submitted the stakeholders.

Delivering projects within the established budgets and timelines

• Serve as primary on-site contact for coordination with HDB, contractors, tenants, and end-users.
• A&A Work for an existing government office building managed by HDB.
• Lead Resident Engineer (RE) and Registered Technical Officers (RTO) in supervision of the project to ensure compliance of drawings/ specs, approved work methods and authorities requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections alongside RE and RTO.
• Track work progress and report delays to HDB and SO Rep.
• Monitor and report Main Contractor's manpower allocation monthly to HDB.
• Manage Main Contractor's reporting on work program delays and recommend actions to HDB.
• Advise HDB and SO Rep on strategies to address delays and program revisions.
• Resolve site issues through liaison and coordination with all stakeholders (including the chairing of regular meetings) to ensure timely resolution of all site problems
• Conduct on-site joint verification of Contractor's progress payment with the relevant consultants
• Monitor acceptance and commissioning tests/inspections
• Monitor and track to ensure that material samples are selected and tested according to proper processes.
• Inspect completed works and arrange with HDB and external parties on handing over of completed works; including but not limited to, collation of documents required for handing over.

Required skills and experience

• Possess an Architectural, Civil / Structural / Electrical / Mechanical / Environmental Engineering, Building Science, Project Management, Construction Management or other construction and engineering related degree
• The degree shall be recognised either by the respective Professional Bodies in Singapore (Board of Architects or Professional Engineering Board) or BCA
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant post-graduate working experience in the building construction industry, preferably in HDB projects or 3 years of relevant post-graduate project management experience