Section Manager (Deputy)

SAMSUNG C&T CORPORATION; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMSUNG C&T CORPORATION in Singapore seeks a Senior Site Engineer to lead civil construction activities on LTA/MRT projects. You will oversee earthworks, RC structures, and temporary works, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Role requires 8–10 years' civil construction experience with leadership and strong knowledge of MOM/WSH/LTA specifications, coordinating subcontractors and interfaces across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of civil construction experience, with at least 5 years as Senior Site Engineer or at least 2 years as Section Manager.
• Civil project experience such as Excavation, RC Structure work, temporary works, D-wall/Bored pile/ERSS, and traffic & drainage diversion.
• Strong knowledge of MOM & WSH requirements and LTA Specifications.
• Proven experience in LTA/Main contractor projects (MRT, road, tunnel, viaduct, or depot works).
• Strong leadership/Responsibility, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise civil works including earthworks, excavation, temporary works, piling, structural concrete, drainage, and road works.
• Ensure construction activities comply with LTA specifications, drawings, method statements, and approved construction sequence.
• Coordinate daily site operations to achieve project milestones and section targets.
• Enforce compliance with WSH Act, LTA safety requirements, MOM regulations, and project Safety Management System.
• Ensure strict implementation of excavation safety, lifting operations, and traffic safety measures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and ensure timely close-out of safety observations.
• Subcontractor & Interface Coordination; manage civil subcontractors, suppliers, and site supervisors within assigned section.
• Coordinate interfaces with utilities, traffic diversions, M&E, architectural, and other civil sections.
• Chair and lead coordination and toolbox meetings.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting; monitor daily productivity and construction progress against the approved baseline programme.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for Project Manager.
• Identify potential delays and propose recovery plans or alternative construction methods.
• Quality Assurance & Inspections; ensure civil works are executed in accordance with LTA QA/QC procedures, ITPs, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate inspections with LTA, Consultants, and Independent Checkers (IC).
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure corrective and preventive actions.
• Technical & Site Engineering Support; review civil drawings, temporary works designs, and method statements.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Coordination

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• o Civil Construction Management (LTA Projects)
• o Manage and supervise civil works including earthworks, excavation, temporary works, piling, structural concrete, drainage, and road works
• o Ensure construction activities, comply with LTA specifications, drawings, method statements, and approvedconstruction sequence
• o Coordinate daily site operations to achieve project milestones and section targets
• o Safety/Environmental & SCT/LTA Compliance
• o Enforce compliance with WSH Act, LTA safety requirements, MOM regulations, and project Safety Management System
• o Ensure strict implementation of excavation safety, lifting operations, and traffic safety measures
• o Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and ensure timely close-out of safety observations
• o Subcontractor & Interface Coordination
• o Manage civil subcontractors, suppliers, and site supervisors within assigned section
• o Coordinate interfaces with utilities, traffic diversions, M&E, architectural, and other civil sections
• o Chair and lead coordination and toolbox meetings
• o Progress Monitoring & Reporting
• o Monitor daily productivity and construction progress against the approved baseline programme
• o Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for Project Manager
• o Identify potential delays and propose recovery plans or alternative construction methods
• o Quality Assurance & Inspections
• o Ensure civil works are executed in accordance with LTA QA/QC procedures, ITPs, and inspection requirements
• o Coordinate inspections with LTA, Consultants, and Independent Checkers (IC)
• o Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure corrective and preventive actions
• o Technical & Site Engineering Support
• o Review civil drawings, temporary works designs, and method statements
• o Resolve technical issues related to ground conditions, constructability, and sequencing
• o Support design coordination and assist in design changes and site instructions
• o Cost & Resource Control
• o Control manpower, materials, and equipment usage within assigned section
• o Prevent any rework and Minimize material wastage
• o Assist in variation works, measurement, and records for claims

Requirement

• o Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• o Minimum 8~10 years of civil construction experience, with at least 5 years as Senior Site engineer or atleast 2 years Section Manager
• o Civil project experience such as Excavation, RC Structure work, temporary works, D-wall/Bored pile/ERSS, andtraffic & drainage diversion
• o Strong knowledge of MOM & WSH requirements and LTA Specifications
• o Proven experience in LTA/Main contractor projects (MRT, road, tunnel, viaduct, or depot works)
• o Strong leadership/Responsibility, coordination, and problem-solving skills