Construction Manager

Lightverse; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightverse is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the entire project lifecycle across multiple sites in Singapore. You will lead planning, budgeting, and site coordination, ensuring milestones and safety compliance.

Candidates should have 5+ years in ACMV/M&E, degree in engineering, and proven leadership; proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office is preferred; strong communication and stakeholder management required.

Qualifications

• Leadership in a multi-site construction environment.
• Strong communication across clients, contractors and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience with ACMV/M&E projects preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/shop drawings and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle from planning to handover.
• Develops master schedule, resource plan, and critical path monitoring.
• Approve design concepts and oversee engineering validation and system optimization.
• Lead site supervision team and liaise with Client and Contractor on site.
• Direct procurement strategy and manage multiple sites to meet contractual targets.
• Lead weekly client progress meetings with transparent status updates.
• Promote HSE practices and ensure compliance with WSH Act and safety inspections.
• Ensure authority submissions and approvals are obtained as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Shop drawings

Job description

Construction Manager

Salary: $5k - $9k

Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, coordination, and project handover.
• Develops master project schedule, resource plan, and critical path monitoring.
• Approves design concepts, oversees engineering validation and system optimization.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks, proactively addressing any issues that arise.
• Direct and manage the site supervision team including Engineers and Resident Technical Officers (RTOs) for daily operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Client and Contractor on site, facilitating visits for client representatives and appointed vendors.
• Approves procurement strategy, negotiates with key suppliers and subcontractors
• Manages multiple sites; ensures progress meets contractual targets.
• Lead weekly client progress meetings, delivering transparent, accurate, and timely project status updates.
• Promote the observation, feedback and continuous improvement of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) practices on site.
• Enforce Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) frameworks in alignment with the WSH Act. Lead safety inspections and work closely with stakeholders to address safety concerns.
• Ensures all authority submissions and approvals are obtained; liaises directly when needed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field
• Relevant experience in ACMV / M&E industry of 5 years, with leadership and financial accountability.
• Minimum 5 years experiences as a Construction Manager
• Candidates with Semi-con project experiences are highly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD/shop drawing tools.
• Strong leadership, good communicator and motivator, able to coordinate among multiple stakeholders, proactive, self-driven.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Singapore authority submission procedures (BCA, SCDF, PUB, NEA)

EA License No. : 22C0937

EA Personnel No. : R23118390 (Gwen Lim)