Construction Site Engineer

APOLLO BUILDERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

APOLLO BUILDERS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Site Engineer (Construction) to oversee daily construction activities, supervise engineers and foremen, and ensure adherence to approved plans, schedules, and safety standards.

The role requires interpreting technical designs, coordinating with stakeholders, and solving on-site technical challenges to keep projects on track. The candidate will monitor quality, manage resources, and liaise with project managers, architects, and government bodies to ensure

Qualifications

• Supervise daily construction activities and site labor to ensure plans and schedules are followed.
• Interpret technical designs and drawings; provide on-site solutions to problems that arise during construction.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, consultants, main contractors and government bodies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise engineers/foremen; ensure compliance with quality procedures and workmanship standards.
• Prepare detailed site programs and catch-up plans to meet deadlines.
• Resolve drawing discrepancies and technical difficulties with the Technical team.
• Plan on-site works, including schedules, methods, and material/equipment needs, while controlling wastage.

Job description

Site Engineer (Construction)

Primary Roles and Responsibilities :

• Supervision of Works : Overseeing and managing daily construction activities, including the work of subcontractors and the site labor force, to ensure adherence to approved plans and schedules.
• Technical Expertise & Problem Solving : Serving as the main technical point of contact, interpreting technical designs and drawings, and providing on-site solutions to unexpected technical or engineering problems that arise during construction.
• Quality and Safety Assurance : Performing regular site inspections and quality control assessments to ensure that the work, materials, and methods used meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. This includes enforcing workplace safety and health (WSH) procedures.
• Coordination and Communication : Liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including the project manager, architects, consultants, main contractors, and government bodies, to ensure smooth project implementation and communication of progress or issues.
• Resource and Cost Management : Planning, organizing, and monitoring the use of materials, tools, and equipment on site, as well as tracking labor costs to improve efficiency and reduce waste and operational costs.

Key activities :

• Monitor and review master construction program and preparation of catch-up program, if applicable.
• Monitor and supervise Engineers / foremen, ensure compliance to the quality procedures & standard of workmanship. Checking on quality and quantity of work by subcontractors.
• Preparation of detailed program for the site team to follow accordingly & completed in time.
• Resolve drawing discrepancies & technical difficulties with Technical team.
• Preparation of detailed method statements and work instructions for construction.
• Coordinates between sub-contractors/vendors/internal departments and monitor site manpower / material / equipment demands to meet schedules.
• Liaise with the Consultants on the submission related to structural works and Technical Department.
• Plan all works on site, including program schedules and construction methods, forecast equipment, material and manpower requirement, and control usage and wastages of all.
• Adherence to safety practices in the work place.
• Ability to identify potential and occurring problems that affect the schedule of works at site and recommend solutions to relevant team / department.
• Ensuring that the site works are completed with high quality standards and adhering to safety requirements throughout the project.