Formwork Foreman

JIA HE CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JIA HE CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION PTE. LTD. seeks a Formwork Foreman to lead planning and installation of formwork systems for concrete casting, ensuring dimensional accuracy and finish quality.

You will oversee material management, coordinate teams of 8-16 workers, enforce safety protocols, and collaborate with project managers to address site challenges while maintaining schedules. This role requires proven leadership, hands-on supervision, and the ability to adapt to dynamic construction

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Formwork Foreman or Senior Formwork Worker in the construction industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills to guide a crew on site.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed work methods for formwork installation based on structural requirements to ensure cast-in-place concrete meets dimensional tolerances for finish, levelness, and plumb
• Calculate formwork and support material requirements accurately to manage logistics and minimize waste
• Lead a team of 8-16 formworkers to execute high-precision assembly, propping, and alignment adhering to specifications
• Conduct comprehensive pre-concrete pour inspections focusing on stability, water-tightness, dimensional accuracy, and support system integrity
• Create and manage detailed schedules for formwork activities to ensure smooth integration with rebar fixing and concreting trades
• Enforce safety protocols rigorously, emphasizing work-at-height, lifting operations, and formwork support system stability to prevent accidents
• Collaborate with project managers, rebar foremen, and concreting foremen to resolve interface issues and technical problems promptly
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to address design changes and unforeseen site challenges effectively
• Adapt to dynamic site environments and complete high-intensity tasks within scheduled timelines

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Site adaptation

Job description

Job Summary

Lead and manage formwork system planning and installation to ensure precise concrete casting. Oversee material management, team coordination, quality control, safety enforcement, and site problem-solving to deliver high-quality construction outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed work methods for formwork installation based on structural requirements to ensure cast-in-place concrete meets dimensional tolerances for finish, levelness, and plumb
• Calculate formwork and support material requirements accurately to manage logistics and minimize waste
• Lead a team of 8-16 formworkers to execute high-precision assembly, propping, and alignment adhering to specifications
• Conduct comprehensive pre-concrete pour inspections focusing on stability, water-tightness, dimensional accuracy, and support system integrity
• Create and manage detailed schedules for formwork activities to ensure smooth integration with rebar fixing and concreting trades
• Enforce safety protocols rigorously, emphasizing work-at-height, lifting operations, and formwork support system stability to prevent accidents
• Collaborate with project managers, rebar foremen, and concreting foremen to resolve interface issues and technical problems promptly
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to address design changes and unforeseen site challenges effectively
• Adapt to dynamic site environments and complete high-intensity tasks within scheduled timelines

Required competencies and certifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Formwork Foreman or Senior Formwork Worker in the construction industry

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills to motivate and guide a team of formwork workers
• Ability to adapt to site environments and manage high-intensity workloads on schedule