Construction Site Manager

TW CONSTRUCTORS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Singapore is looking for a site manager to oversee daily operations on construction sites. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring safety compliance, and handling administrative duties. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with technical knowledge of construction management. This role emphasizes project management to ensure timely and budget-friendly project completion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire project from start to finish, managing timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate and supervise all on-site staff and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and enforce safety protocols.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to ensure compliance.
• Prepare site reports and manage permits and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge

Time and budget management

Job description

A site manager's job description is to oversee and coordinate the daily operations of a construction site to ensure a project is completed on time, within budget, and according to safety regulations. Key responsibilities include managing staff and subcontractors, interpreting blueprints, conducting safety inspections, and handling administrative duties like budgets, reports, and permits.

Core responsibilities

• Project management: Oversee the entire project from start to finish, managing timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Site supervision: Coordinate and supervise all on-site staff and subcontractors, including workers, electricians, and plumbers.
• Safety and compliance: Conduct regular safety inspections, enforce safety protocols, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and quality control procedures.
• Technical oversight: Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to ensure construction matches specifications and building codes.
• Administrative duties: Prepare site reports, manage paperwork, secure permits and licenses, and handle budgets.

Key skills

• Leadership: The ability to supervise, motivate, and coordinate teams.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, architects, surveyors, and other professionals.
• Problem-solving: Ability to proactively identify and solve problems that arise during the project.
• Technical knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and construction management software.
• Time and budget management: Skills in managing budgets, timeframes, and resources efficiently.