Senior Civil Construction Section Lead for LTA Projects

Citadel Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Search in Singapore is seeking an experienced Construction Section Manager to oversee civil works on an LTA infrastructure project. You will manage site operations, coordinate with subcontractors and stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery in compliance with LTA specs and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, supervising earthworks, piling, drainage, and road works; coordinating daily site activities; and ensuring QA/QC, safety compliance, and progress

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of civil construction experience, with Section Manager experience.
• Mandatory experience on LTA infrastructure projects (MRT, road, tunnel, viaduct, or depot works).
• Hands-on experience in excavation, RC structure works, temporary works, D-wall/bored pile/ERSS, and traffic and drainage diversion.
• Proven ability to coordinate and liaise with subcontractors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of MOM, WSH requirements, and LTA specifications.
• Willing to work 6D (Mon – Sat, 7.30am – 6pm).

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 sequences.
• Coordinate daily site operations to meet project milestones and section targets.
• Manage and coordinate civil subcontractors, suppliers, and site supervisors within the assigned section, including interfaces with utilities, traffic diversions, M&E, architectural, and other civil sections.
• Enforce compliance with WSH Act, LTA safety requirements, MOM regulations, and the project Safety Management System.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, and ensure timely close-out of safety observations.
• Monitor daily productivity and construction progress against the approved baseline programme.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for the Project Manager; identify potential delays and propose recovery plans.
• Ensure civil works are executed in accordance with LTA QA/QC procedures, ITPs, and inspection requirements; manage NCRs and corrective actions.
• Review civil drawings, temporary works designs, and method statements; resolve technical issues related to ground conditions, constructability, and sequencing.
• Control manpower, materials, and equipment usage within the assigned section; assist in variation works, measurement, and claims records.

Skills

Civil project management

Site coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Safety compliance

QA/QC knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Citadel Search in Singapore is seeking an experienced Construction Section Manager to oversee civil works on an LTA infrastructure project. You will manage site operations, coordinate with subcontractors and stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery in compliance with LTA specs and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, supervising earthworks, piling, drainage, and road works; coordinating daily site activities; and ensuring QA/QC, safety compliance, and progress