Construction Manager (Building Projects)

CHINA HARBOUR (SINGAPORE) ENGINEERING COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee high-rise projects. The role involves comprehensive planning, resource management, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure project success. Candidates should possess substantial experience, strong leadership, and problem-solving skills to manage complex construction activities effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in high-level management.
• Preferably more than 7 years in high-rise project management.
• Proficient in MS Office and CCS.

Responsibilities

• Plan construction to meet project milestones.
• Manage project resources including manpower and machinery.
• Lead the project team in daily progress updates.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in engineering and construction management

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Projects)

CCS

Job description

Job Descriptions:

• Construction planning to meet project milestones.

• Manage project resources including manpower and machinery.

• Prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for project tasks and resource planning.

• Create checklists for procurement, delivery, and installation of resources.

• Plan and execute construction to meet quality targets (Quality Mark, CONQUAS, and handover requirements).

• Ensure construction activities consider ESH (Environment, Safety, and Health) requirements.

• Attend meetings with authorities for inspections and approvals.

• Meet with consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers for project updates.

• Implement buildability and constructability approaches.

• Propose value engineering solutions for cost reduction.

• Lead the project team in daily progress updates and troubleshoot site issues with stakeholders.

• Review and reconcile materials, test reports, samples, and method statements submitted by subcontractors and suppliers.

• Collaborate with consultants on construction submissions for approvals.

• Prepare submissions and applications to authorities for project execution, completion, and handover.

• Plan regular safety and environmental inspections with the site team.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in high-level management of subcontractors, suppliers, and project interfaces.

• Preferably more than 7 years of project management experience in high-rise projects (at least 300m) and mixed-use developments.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in engineering and construction management.

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Projects) and CCS.

• Familiar with local construction practices and handover procedures.

• Effective communication skills across all staff levels.

• Conflict resolution skills among project members and staff.

• Strong negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Leadership qualities.