Construction Manager

CAREER TREND PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CAREER TREND PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead civil works on LTA projects in Singapore. You will supervise earthworks, excavation, temporary works, piling, RC structures, drainage and road works, ensuring alignment with LTA specs and approved sequences.

You will coordinate daily site operations, enforce MOM/WSH compliance, and lead toolbox meetings with subcontractors and interfaces across utilities, M&E, and architectural teams. Strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of civil construction experience (with at least 5 years as Construction Manager).
• Civil project experience such as Excavation, RC Structure work, temporary works, D-wall/Bored pile/ERSS, and traffic & drainage diversion.
• Strong knowledge of MOM & WSH requirements and LTA Specifications.
• Proven experience in LTA/Main contractor projects (MRT, road, tunnel, viaduct, or depot works).
• Strong leadership/Responsibility, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Civil Construction Management (LTA Projects).
• Supervise civil works including earthworks, excavation, temporary works, piling, structural concrete, drainage and road works.
• Ensure construction activities comply with LTA specifications, drawings, method statements, and approved construction sequence.
• Coordinate daily site operations to achieve project milestones and section targets.
• Safety/Environmental & SCT/LTA Compliance.
• Enforce compliance with WSH Act, LTA safety requirements, MOM regulations, and project Safety Management System.
• Ensure strict implementation of excavation safety, lifting operations, and traffic safety measures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and ensure timely close-out of safety observations.
• Subcontractor & Interface Coordination.
• Manage civil subcontractors, suppliers, and site supervisors within assigned section.
• Coordinate interfaces with utilities, traffic diversions, M&E, architectural, and other civil sections.
• Chair and lead coordination and toolbox meetings.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting.
• Monitor daily productivity and construction progress against the approved baseline programme.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for Project Manager.
• Identify potential delays and propose recovery plans or alternative construction methods.
• Quality Assurance & Inspections.
• Ensure civil works are executed in accordance with LTA QA/QC procedures, ITPs, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate inspections with LTA, Consultants, and Independent Checkers (IC).
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure corrective and preventive actions.
• Technical & Site Engineering Support.
• Review civil drawings, temporary works designs, and method statements.
• Resolve technical issues related to ground conditions, constructability, and sequencing.
• Support design coordination and assist in design changes and site instructions.
• Cost & Resource Control.
• Control manpower, materials, and equipment usage within assigned Construction Department.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Problem-solving

MOM & WSH knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Civil Construction Management (LTA Projects)
• Manage and supervise civil works including earthworks, excavation, temporaryworks, piling, structural concrete, drainage, and road works
• Ensure construction activities comply with LTA specifications, drawings,method statements, and approved construction sequence
• Coordinate daily site operations to achieve project milestones and sectiontargets
• Safety/Environmental & SCT/LTA Compliance
• Enforce compliance with WSH Act, LTA safety requirements, MOM regulations,and project Safety Management System
• Ensure strict implementation of excavation safety, lifting operations, andtraffic safety measures
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and ensure timely close-out ofsafety observations
• Subcontractor & Interface Coordination
• Manage civil subcontractors, suppliers, and site supervisors within assignedsection
• Coordinate interfaces with utilities, traffic diversions, M&E,architectural, and other civil sections
• Chair and lead coordination and toolbox meetings
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting
• Monitor daily productivity and construction progress against the approvedbaseline programme
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for Project Manager
• Identify potential delays and propose recovery plans or alternativeconstruction methods
• Quality Assurance & Inspections
• Ensure civil works are executed in accordance with LTA QA/QC procedures, ITPs,and inspection requirements
• Coordinate inspections with LTA, Consultants, and Independent Checkers (IC)
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure corrective and preventiveactions
• Technical & Site Engineering Support
• Review civil drawings, temporary works designs, and method statements
• Resolve technical issues related to ground conditions, constructability, andsequencing
• Support design coordination and assist in design changes and siteinstructions
• Cost & Resource Control
• Control manpower, materials, and equipment usage within assigned Construction Department

Requirement

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 12 years of civil construction experience (with at least 5 years as Construction Manager)
• Civil project experience such as Excavation, RC Structure work, temporary works,D-wall/Bored pile/ERSS, and traffic & drainage diversion
• Strong knowledge of MOM & WSH requirements and LTA Specifications
• Proven experience in LTA/Main contractor projects (MRT, road, tunnel,viaduct, or depot works)
• Strong leadership/Responsibility, coordination, and problem-solving skills