Job Summary
Oversee daily construction site operations, coordinate manpower, monitor project progress, ensure work complies with BCA & MOM WSH regulations, liaise with project managers, subcontractors, safety supervisors and workers, and deliver works within schedule, cost and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily construction activities including masonry, scaffolding, formwork, reinforcement, finishing and civil works; allocate tasks to local & foreign WP workers
- Track project timeline, identify delays, adjust work sequences and report progress updates to Project Manager daily
- Conduct material receiving checks, verify quantity & quality of steel, cement, sand, timber and construction fittings; control material wastage on site
- Enforce site safety rules together with Safety Supervisor; stop unsafe work practices, conduct daily toolbox safety briefings for workers
- Coordinate with subcontractors (electrical, plumbing, tiling) to align cross-trade work sequences and avoid work clashes
- Carry out regular quality inspections for finished works, rectify defects immediately and ensure compliance with BCA building codes
- Maintain daily site records: manpower attendance, work progress logs, material usage reports and site inspection checklists
- Communicate site constraints, manpower shortages, equipment breakdowns or material shortages to PM promptly
- Supervise operation of construction machinery (scissor lift, hoist, excavator) and ensure operators hold valid MOM/BCA certifications
- Assist in risk assessment preparation, follow Permit-to-Work (PTW) protocols for high-risk tasks: working at height, excavation, hot work
- Liaise with BCA, MOM inspectors during site audits, arrange required documentation and complete corrective actions as instructed
- Manage site housekeeping, organize proper stacking of construction materials and clear walkways to eliminate trip hazards
- Resolve minor on-site disputes between workers and subcontractors to maintain smooth site workflow
Mandatory Requirements (Singapore)
- Possess recognized BCA Construction Supervisor certification
- Familiar with MOM Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) legislations and BCA building standards
- Experience managing foreign construction WP workers