Construction Section Manager

Samsung C&T Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung C&T Corporation in Singapore is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to lead civil construction management for LTA projects. You will supervise earthworks, piling, drainage, and road works, ensuring compliance with LTA specs and MOM/WSH requirements while coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and coordination skills with at least 8 years of civil construction experience and a track record on MRT, road, tunnel, or depot works.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of civil construction experience; 5+ years as Senior Site Engineer or 2+ years as Section Manager.
• Experience in LTA/Main contractor projects (MRT, road, tunnel, viaduct, or depot works).
• Strong knowledge of MOM & WSH requirements and LTA Specifications.
• Proven leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Civil Construction Management (LTA Projects) and supervision of earthworks, excavation, temporary works, piling and concrete works.
• Coordinate daily site operations to achieve milestones and section targets.
• Ensure compliance with LTA specs, drawings and method statements; manage safety and quality inspections.
• Lead coordination and toolbox meetings; monitor progress and draft progress reports.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and interface coordination with utilities, M&E and other civil sections.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Problem-solving

Site supervision

Project management

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Proven experience in LTA/Main contractor projects (MRT, road, tunnel, viaduct, or depot works)
• Strong leadership/responsibility, coordination, and problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities

• Civil Construction Management (LTA Projects)
• Manage and supervise civil works including earthworks, excavation, temporary works, piling, structural concrete, drainage, and road works
• Ensure construction activities comply with LTA specifications, drawings, method statements, and approved construction sequence
• Coordinate daily site operations to achieve project milestones and section targets
• Safety/Environmental & SCT/LTA Compliance
• Enforce compliance with WSH Act, LTA safety requirements, MOM regulations, and project Safety Management System
• Ensure strict implementation of excavation safety, lifting operations, and traffic safety measures
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and ensure timely close-out of safety observations
• Subcontractor & Interface Coordination
• Manage civil subcontractors, suppliers, and site supervisors within assigned section
• Coordinate interfaces with utilities, traffic diversions, M&E, architectural, and other civil sections
• Chair and lead coordination and toolbox meetings
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting
• Monitor daily productivity and construction progress against the approved baseline programme
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for Project Manager
• Identify potential delays and propose recovery plans or alternative construction methods
• Quality Assurance & Inspections
• Ensure civil works are executed in accordance with LTA QA/QC procedures, ITPs, and inspection requirements
• Coordinate inspections with LTA, Consultants, and Independent Checkers (IC)
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure corrective and preventive actions
• Technical & Site Engineering Support
• Review civil drawings, temporary works designs, and method statements
• Resolve technical issues related to ground conditions, constructability, and sequencing
• Support design coordination and assist in design changes and site instructions
• Cost & Resource Control
• Control manpower, materials, and equipment usage within assigned section
• Prevent any rework and Minimize material wastage
• Assist in variation works, measurement, and records for claims

Requirement

• Minimally Diploma in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• At least 8 years of civil construction experience, with at least 5 years as Senior Site engineer or at least 2 years Section Manager
• Civil project experience such as Excavation, RC Structure work, temporary works, D-wall/Bored pile/ERSS, andtraffic & drainage diversion
• Strong knowledge of MOM & WSH requirements and LTA Specifications
• Proven experience in LTA/Main contractor projects (MRT, road, tunnel, viaduct, or depot works)
• Strong leadership/Responsibility, coordination, and problem-solving skills