Senior Hospital Construction Lead – Singapore

SsangYong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SsangYong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. seeks an experienced Construction Manager to oversee a major hospital project in Singapore.

You will manage on-site operations, coordinate subcontractors and stakeholders, monitor progress, and ensure works are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards. You will plan activities, supervise multidisciplinary teams, review drawings and method statements, track progress, and report

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant construction experience, preferably in large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
• Hospital or healthcare construction experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
• Knowledge of Singapore construction practices, statutory requirements, and workplace safety regulations.
• Good coordination, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple site activities effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction/project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily construction activities at the project site.
• Plan and monitor construction works in accordance with the approved project programme and schedule.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, site personnel, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, M&E, and specialist construction works.
• Review construction drawings, technical documents, method statements, risk assessments, and work procedures.
• Monitor construction progress and report project status, delays, and site issues to the Project Manager.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, quality, safety, and progress.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore workplace safety requirements, statutory regulations, and project safety procedures.
• Identify construction risks and coordinate appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
• Coordinate site inspections, testing, commissioning, handover, and defect rectification works.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, manpower deployment, materials, equipment, and site resources.
• Liaise with consultants, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve technical and site coordination issues.
• Maintain proper site records, progress reports, inspection records, and other project documentation.
• Assist the Project Manager with project planning, procurement, cost control, variation works, and project administration.
• Attend site and progress meetings and provide updates on construction activities.
• Ensure that construction activities are completed according to the required quality, safety, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Project Manager or Project Director.

Skills

Site management

Project coordination

Quality control

Workplace safety

Reading drawings

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in Civil/Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Building

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction Management Software

Job description

SsangYong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. seeks an experienced Construction Manager to oversee a major hospital project in Singapore.

You will manage on-site operations, coordinate subcontractors and stakeholders, monitor progress, and ensure works are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards. You will plan activities, supervise multidisciplinary teams, review drawings and method statements, track progress, and report