Construction Manager

MARCO POLO SHIPYARD PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime construction firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled Construction Manager to oversee onsite activities and ensure quality and safety compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities, managing subcontractors, and monitoring construction performance. Proficiency in MS Office and fluent English are essential, and knowledge of Bahasa is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or similar qualification with a strong technical background.
• At least 5 years of working experience as a construction manager.
• Knowledge of newbuilding project processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onsite activities to achieve project planning and quality goals.
• Ensure subcontractors perform work according to project requirements and regulations.
• Monitor performance of subcontractors and suppliers to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Project management

Safety compliance

Communication

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or similar

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

1. Coordinating the activities onsite to achieve project planning, quality goal and safe execution.
2. To ensure subcontractor/vendor perform the work according to the project requirement includes but not limited to project specification, classification rules, mandatory regulation and good industry practices.
3. Close communication with owner reps and classification surveyor to resolve any technical issue arisen in the construction execution phase.
4. Monitor the performance of the subcontractor and supplier, taking necessary action to resolve the quality and safety related issues, including but not limited to re‑training, fines, dismissal of the person involved.
5. Provide the lesson learn report to prevent the recurrence of the non‑compliances.
6. Provides the production planning to ensure the construction activities are carried out in the right sequence and minimized the rework.
7. Coordinate all onsite activities to ensure project milestones are achieved while maintaining uncompromising standards for quality and safety.
8. Ensure all subcontractors and vendors adhere strictly to project specifications, Classification Society rules, mandatory regulations, and established industry best practices.
9. Maintain proactive communication with Owner Representatives and Class Surveyors to identify and resolve technical challenges during the construction and execution phases.
10. Monitor and evaluate subcontractor and supplier performance; implement corrective actions for quality or safety breaches, ranging from mandatory retraining and financial penalties to the dismissal of non‑compliant personnel.
11. Develop comprehensive Lesson Learned reports to identify root causes of non‑compliance and implement preventative measures for future projects.
12. Formulate detailed production schedules to ensure construction activities follow a logical sequence, maximizing resource utility and minimizing costly rework.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or similar qualification with strong technical background.
2. At least 5 years working experience as construction manager.
3. Process knowledge of newbuilding project.
4. Proficient in English and able to communicate in Bahasa will be an advantage.
5. Proficiency in MS Office.
6. Able to work in Batam, Indonesia Full time.