Construction Manager

OBAYASHI SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Singapore is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee site activities for LTA civil infrastructure projects. The role involves leading teams, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and managing project schedules. Candidates should have over 10 years of civil project experience, a degree in Civil Engineering, and proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of site experience in civil or infrastructure projects, preferably with LTA.
• Good knowledge of LTA standards and construction methodology.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the site construction team.
• Manage a construction project team and oversee activities.
• Ensure safe work practices and lead site safety culture.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coordination skills

Problem-solving skills

MS Office proficiency

MS Project proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

Oversees and manages all site construction activities for LTA civil infrastructure projects, ensuring works are executed safely, on schedule, within quality standards, and in compliance with LTA requirements.

Essential Job Functions

The Construction Manager is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Lead and supervise the site construction team, including engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Review and prepare method statements for submission to the client.
• Manage a construction project team and oversee the construction activities, planning, implementation, and monitoring of work schedules in accordance with the master and detailed construction program.
• Ensure progress according to schedule, quality standards are maintained site inspections are carried out and technical issues are resolved on time.
• Monitor ongoing site activities and ensure work runs smoothly.
• Liaise and coordinate with clients, designers, consultants, subcontractors, and different authorities on the project’s activities.
• Track progress, prepare site reports, and support project management in planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee materials, equipment, and manpower utilization to ensure efficiency.
• Ensure safe work practices and lead site safety culture.
• To perform Ad-Hoc duties as per assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Job Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent, preferably recognized by Professional Engineers Board of Singapore.
• With more than 10 years of site experience in civil or infrastructure projects, preferably LTA (road, MRT, tunnel, or viaduct).
• Proficient in both MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of LTA standards and construction methodology.