Constuction Site Supervisor/Manager

HELIX ELECTRICAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 5,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

HELIX ELECTRICAL PTE. LTD. is seeking a Construction Site Supervisor/Manager to oversee daily site operations, coordinate workers and subcontractors, and ensure works meet drawings, specs, and safety requirements.

You will liaise with project teams, main contractors, and suppliers to maintain schedules and quality. The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with experience in construction and electrical site works.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, electrical, M&E, ELV, or related site works.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site construction and installation activities.
• Plan manpower, materials, tools, and work sequences.
• Allocate work to workers and subcontractors and monitor productivity.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specs, and method statements.
• Coordinate with main contractors, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Attend site meetings and toolbox talks.
• Monitor progress and ensure completion per project schedule.
• Identify delays and technical issues and report to Project Manager.
• Check drawings and site conditions before work starts.
• Coordinate installation works and ensure proper interfacing between trades.
• Arrange and monitor material deliveries and ensure sufficient materials are available for site works.
• Check workmanship and ensure completed works meet quality standards.
• Arrange inspections, testing, rectification works, and handover activities.
• Maintain site records and ensure safety compliance.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and safety briefings.
• Ensure PPE and proper tools are used.
• Maintain good housekeeping and proper storage of materials and assets.
• Safeguard tools and company property issued to site.

Skills

Site experience

Site leadership

Read drawings

Site install practices

Supervise workforce

Communication

Independent work

Work under pressure

Workplace safety

Safety certifications

Driving licence

Job description

Construction Site Supervisor / Manager

Job Summary

The Construction Site Supervisor / Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, coordinating workers and subcontractors, ensuring works are carried out according to drawings and specifications, and maintaining safety, quality, and project schedules.

The role requires good site coordination, manpower management, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with project managers, main contractors, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and workers.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily construction and installation activities on site.

• Plan and arrange manpower, materials, tools, equipment, and work sequences.

• Allocate work to workers and subcontractors and monitor their productivity.

• Ensure works are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.

• Coordinate with main contractors, consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other trades.

• Attend site meetings, coordination meetings, toolbox meetings, and inspections when required.

• Monitor site progress and ensure works are completed according to the project schedule.

• Identify delays, site constraints, clashes, and technical issues and report them to the Project Manager.

• Check drawings and site conditions before commencement of work.

• Coordinate installation works and ensure proper interfacing between different trades.

• Arrange and monitor material deliveries and ensure sufficient materials are available for site works.

• Check workmanship and ensure completed works meet required quality standards.

• Arrange inspections, testing, rectification works, and handover activities.

• Maintain proper site records, including manpower attendance, daily progress reports, inspection records, material records, and site instructions.

• Ensure workers comply with site safety rules, risk assessments, Safe Work Procedures, and company safety requirements.

• Conduct or participate in toolbox meetings and safety briefings.

• Ensure workers use the required PPE and proper tools and equipment.

• Maintain good housekeeping and proper storage of materials and company assets.

• Ensure tools, equipment, materials, keys, and other company property issued to the site are properly safeguarded.

• Report accidents, incidents, unsafe conditions, defective works, damage, or loss of company property immediately.

• Coordinate rectification works for defects and outstanding items.

• Assist with Testing & Commissioning and project handover where required.

• Ensure instructions from the Project Manager and management are properly implemented on site.

• Perform any other site-related duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in construction, electrical, M&E, ELV, or related site works.

• Previous experience as a Site Supervisor, Site Coordinator, Foreman, or Site Manager is preferred.

• Able to read and understand construction, electrical, M&E, and coordination drawings.

• Good knowledge of site installation practices and construction procedures.

• Able to supervise workers and subcontractors effectively.

• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work independently and take responsibility for assigned projects.

• Able to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

• Basic knowledge of workplace safety requirements in Singapore.

• Relevant safety certifications such as BCSS / SSS or other applicable certifications will be an advantage.

• Possession of a valid Singapore driving licence will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities / Accountability

The Site Supervisor / Manager is accountable for:

• Site progress and productivity

• Manpower deployment

• Quality of workmanship

• Site safety compliance

• Proper use and safekeeping of company assets

• Material control and wastage

• Coordination with other trades

• Timely reporting of site problems

• Completion of works according to schedule

• Proper site documentation and handover