Construction site manager

Permanent Personnel Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Personnel Services Pte Ltd is seeking a Construction Site Manager to take full ownership of large-scale projects in Singapore's Central Region. You will lead field teams, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure safety and quality standards.

This permanent role offers a challenging environment with a 6-day work week, including Sundays, and opportunities to independently manage projects with significant decision-making responsibility.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of building methods and construction processes.
• Excellent time management and leadership to oversee field teams.
• Apply business management skills to ensure project operations.
• Strong logical thinking and initiative to solve problems quickly.
• Excellent verbal communication for daily stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Available to respond to urgent phone calls at any time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site supervision to ensure smooth project execution.
• Support project management with estimations and drawings.
• Conduct regular site surveys to track progress against requirements and specs.
• Coordinate daily activities between internal operations and external sub-contractors.
• Ensure all site work follows quality standards and safety plans.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations to keep the site accident-free.
• Track and document daily progress to stay within budget.
• Manage on-site staff and delegate tasks to meet schedules.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the company.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Business management

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Work under pressure

On-call readiness

Job description

Construction site manager

Job Description

Take full ownership of large-scale construction projects and lead high-performing teams to successful completion across Singapore’s Central Region.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site supervision to ensure smooth project execution and progress.
• Support project management teams with detailed job estimations and technical drawings.
• Conduct regular site surveys to track progress against project requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate daily activities between the internal operations team and external sub-contractors.
• Ensure all site work strictly follows established quality standards and safety plans.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant safety regulations to keep the site accident-free.
• Track and document daily work progress to ensure projects remain within budget.
• Manage on-site staff and delegate tasks to meet strict construction schedules.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the company.

Job Requirements

• Possess deep knowledge of building methods and general construction industry processes.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and leadership skills to oversee field teams.
• Apply business management skills to ensure effective project operations.
• Utilize strong logical thinking skills and take the initiative to solve problems quickly.
• Exhibit excellent verbal communication skills for coordinating with various stakeholders daily.
• Maintain the capacity to work effectively under high pressure and meet tight project deadlines.
• Must be available to respond to urgent phone calls at any time.

Job Details

• Location: Central Region
• Job Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 6 days work week (Sunday will be a working day)

What's on Offer

• Full-time employment within a fast-paced and dynamic construction environment.
• Opportunity to manage projects independently with significant decision-making responsibility.