Construction Manager

Zohorecruit; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Singapore is seeking a senior construction manager to oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring cost-effective execution and strict adherence to safety standards.

You will lead construction teams and subcontractors, coordinate with architects and engineers, manage schedules and budgets, document changes, and quickly respond to delays or emergencies while maintaining zero-waste material management.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• At least 5 years of construction management experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural, architectural, or M&E works.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with multi-tasking ability.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage construction projects from conception to completion.
• Manage construction workers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and other specialists.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations.
• Monitor progress, risks and opportunities; report to project manager.
• Document changes to specifications and drawings.
• Address delays and emergencies promptly.
• Promote safety culture and manage materials to avoid waste.
• Optimize asset utilization and cost; manage overtime.
• Handle ad-hoc projects as required.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Education

Degree / Master in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or relevant field.

Job description

Job Information

Work Experience 5+ years

SGD 7000 - SGD 8000

City Singapore

State/Province Central Singapore

079903

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee, manage and monitor construction projects from conception to completion with detailed cost-effective execution plans
• Manage construction workers and subcontractors
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists
• Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations
• Monitor and report to Project Manager / Senior Construction Manager of project details, including progress, risks and opportunities in a timely manner.
• Ensures all changes to specifications, work scopes and drawings are properly documented
• Swift respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems
• Monitor construction productivity and schedule performance and investigate reasons for less than satisfactory performance. Provide recommendations and institute measures for improvement by modification to operating procedures/work instructions.
• Adhere to Company Safety Standards and promote safety culture among the ranks throughout the Company.
• Manage material at construction site to ensure zero wastage and no overstock of material
• Manage company assets and equipment rental to ensure optimal utilization and cost
• Manage manpower and overtime cost to ensure optimal cost benefit within or below budget
• Any other ad-hoc projects and duties as required by the management.

Requirements:

• Degree / Master in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or relevant field.
• Proven at least 5 years of working experience in construction management in the public and private residential, government and commercial building projects.
• Solid technical knowledge related to structural, architectural (finishing) or M&E works.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent team player with ability to meet tight deadlines