Construction Manager (Infrastructure / Civil Engineering)

CHINA HARBOUR (SINGAPORE) ENGINEERING COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Manager to oversee on-site operations for large infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include managing construction activities, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. This role provides an opportunity to work on significant projects, contributing to the development of Singapore's infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in civil/infrastructure construction.
• At least 5 years of experience managing large scale civil projects.
• Strong technical knowledge in deep excavation and tunneling methods.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all on-site civil construction activities.
• Manage and coordinate construction teams and subcontractors.
• Conduct daily site inspections and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Risk management

Technical knowledge in civil works

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise all on-site civil construction activities including deep excavation, ERSS installation, piling, diaphragm walls, strutting, decking, and reinforced concrete structural works.
• Manage and coordinate construction teams, subcontractors, and specialist contractors for complex civil works including tunnelling (TBM/NATM), viaduct construction, and underground structures.
• Develop and implement construction methodologies, temporary works strategies, staging sequences, and traffic management plans in compliance with LTA/PUB requirements.
• Conduct daily site inspections to monitor construction progress, workmanship quality, instrumentation readings, and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Chair regular site coordination meetings, resolve technical and construction issues, and ensure timely achievement of project milestones.
• Ensure strict compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, MOM requirements, and implement comprehensive safety management systems for high-risk civil works.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, Design Manager, QP(Design), and PE(Geo) on technical matters, design clarifications, and construction feasibility assessments.
• Review and approve construction method statements, temporary works designs, lifting plans, traffic management schemes, and other technical submissions.
• Monitor geotechnical instrumentation data, ground conditions, and implement contingency measures to manage construction risks.
• Oversee utility protection, diversion works, and coordinate with utility agencies (SP Group, PUB, Singtel, Starhub) to prevent service disruptions.
• Manage construction costs, manpower deployment, plant and equipment utilization, and material procurement; report variances and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with statutory authorities (LTA, PUB, BCA, MOM, NEA, NParks) for inspections, permit applications, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate interface works with adjacent contracts, existing infrastructure, and third-party stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop site engineering staff, promoting safety culture, technical competency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering recognized by the PE Board or qualification acceptable to the Commissioner of Building Control as eligible for application as a Resident Engineer, or Recognized Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field subject to the acceptance of the SO.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in civil/infrastructure construction, including at least 5 years of experience in managing construction of civil projects of similar scale and complexity.
• Proven track record of delivering at least 1 major infrastructure projects (MRT, viaducts, tunnels, water treatment facilities, or equivalent) from commencement to completion.
• Strong technical knowledge in deep excavation, ERSS systems, piling, diaphragm walls, strutting, tunnelling methods (TBM/NATM), and reinforced concrete viaduct construction.
• Direct experience in LTA, PUB, or JTC infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of Singapore codes of practice, LTA Civil Design Criteria, geotechnical requirements, and local construction standards.
• Experience in managing large site teams and multiple subcontractors for complex civil works.
• Proficiency in reading geotechnical reports, structural drawings, instrumentation data, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with construction planning tools (Primavera P6 / MS Project) and monitoring systems (instrumentation, survey, CCTV).
• BCA Registered Engineer (RE) or PE Board Registration is highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership, risk management, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure construction environments.
• Excellent communication skills
• Class 3 Singapore Driving License is an advantage.