Construction Manager

smitech engineering pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

smitech engineering pte ltd is seeking a hands-on Construction Manager to lead site execution, subcontractor coordination, and technical delivery for Mandai infrastructure and depot development works. The role requires strict adherence to LTA specifications, safety standards, and project timelines.

You will manage on-site activities, ensure quality and compliance with WSH, coordinate with clients and consultants, and drive schedule performance through effective resource and risk management, with

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of core construction and site management experience, ideally within LTA, transport infrastructure, or large-scale industrial building projects in Singapore.
• Strong mastery of local construction laws, building codes, and LTA standards.
• Proven track record in managing site coordination teams and sub-contractors independently.
• Excellent crisis-management, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead site execution, subcontractor coordination, and technical delivery for depot/infrastructure projects.
• Monitor master schedules, look-ahead schedules, and milestones to prevent delays.
• Uphold strict compliance with WSH, LTA safety standards, and zero-accident culture on site.
• Coordinate with client representatives, consultants, and safety auditors during inspections and meetings.

Skills

Site management

Subcontractor management

Project planning

Quality control

Stakeholder communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree/diploma

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on, competent Construction Manager to lead site execution, subcontractor coordination, and technical delivery for our major infrastructure and depot development works at Mandai. The role demands rigorous adherence to local statutory requirements, LTA/client specifications, safety standards, and project timelines.

1. Technical & Engineering Competency

• Blueprint & Specification Mastery: Interpret complex civil, structural, and M&E drawings, method statements, and specifications specifically related to bus depot or heavy industrial infrastructure.
• Site Execution & Quality Control: Oversee daily site construction activities, ensuring work meets stringent engineering standards, quality control plans (QCP), and regulatory compliances.
• Engineering Problem Solving: Resolve site clashes, structural anomalies, and technical friction points dynamically between consultants, main contractors, and internal.

2. Project Management & Operational Planning

• Progress Tracking: Monitor master construction schedules, look-ahead schedules, and milestone deliveries to prevent project slippage.
• Resource Allocation: Manage deployment of on-site labor, heavy machinery, and material inventories efficiently to optimize site productivity.
• Subcontractor Management: Oversee sub-contractors' performance, track progress claims, verify work done, and evaluate technical delivery milestones.

3. Safety, Health & Environmental (WSH) Competency

• Regulatory Compliance: Uphold strict compliance with Singapore's Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act, LTA safety standards, and bizSAFE level requirements.
• Risk Management: Lead daily safety briefings, conduct risk assessments (HIRARC), review Permit-to-Work (PTW) applications, and enforce a zero-accident safety culture on site.

4. Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Client & Consultant Liaison: Coordinate smoothly with client representatives, Qualified Persons (QPs), and safety auditors during site inspections and progress meetings.
• Cross-functional Alignment: Work closely with the project manager, quantity surveyors, and safety officers to align project variations, cost controls, and schedule changes.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 to 8 years of core construction and site management experience, ideally within LTA, transport infrastructure, or large-scale industrial building projects in Singapore.
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong mastery of local construction laws, building codes, and LTA standards.
  • Proven track record in managing site coordination teams and sub-contractors independently.
  • Excellent crisis-management, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.