Senior Road Construction Engineer

Sapphire Engineering Works; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Engineering Works is seeking a site supervisor for civil works in Singapore. You will supervise earthworks, manage daily construction activities, ensure QA/QC, and coordinate with authorities to meet design specs and safety standards.

You will plan manpower and materials, monitor tests and progress, and report to the Project Manager. The role requires site experience and strong coordination with subcontractors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and assess existing ground conditions.
• Coordinate land clearing, excavation, filling, and site preparation.
• Plan manpower, machinery, materials, and construction activities.
• Prepare daily and weekly work schedules.
• Supervise earthworks, excavation, filling, and compaction.
• Monitor subgrade preparation and soil stabilization.
• Supervise laying of sub-base and road base materials.
• Oversee asphalt paving and concrete road construction.
• Ensure proper road levels, gradients, alignment, and thickness.
• Supervise kerbs, footpaths, road shoulders, and drainage works.
• Ensure construction complies with approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor field density tests and soil compaction tests.
• Check asphalt temperature, thickness, and compaction.
• Coordinate material testing with laboratories.
• Inspect completed works and rectify defects.
• Maintain QA/QC records.
• Supervise site supervisors, foremen, workers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate daily construction activities.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and site progress meetings.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, and relevant authorities.
• Resolve technical issues encountered during construction
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety and health regulations.
• Implement traffic management and road diversion plans.
• Monitor safe operation of heavy machinery and equipment.
• Conduct site safety inspections.
• Coordinate with safety officers to prevent accidents.
• Monitor daily work progress against the project schedule.
• Prepare daily site reports and progress reports.
• Track manpower, equipment, and material usage.
• Identify construction delays and propose corrective actions.
• Report project progress to the Project Manager.
• Estimate construction material requirements.
• Monitor material consumption and minimize wastage.
• Coordinate material deliveries with suppliers.
• Verify subcontractor work quantities.
• Assist with project cost control and budget monitoring.
• Coordinate setting‑out works with land surveyors.
• Verify road alignment, levels, and gradients.
• Check road cross‑sections and pavement thickness.
• Ensure drainage systems are constructed to the required levels.
• Review and prepare as‑built drawings
• Maintain site inspection records and test reports.
• Prepare inspection requests and method statements.
• Coordinate final inspections with consultants and authorities.
• Prepare defect rectification reports.
• Assist in project completion and handover documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with LTA (Land Transport Authority) requirements.
• Coordinating road opening and excavation permits where applicable.
• Implementing approved Traffic Control Plans (TCP).
• Coordinating underground utility diversion works.
• Ensuring compliance with MOM Workplace Safety and Health requirements.
• Coordinating inspections with LTA, consultants, and relevant agencies.

Job description

Sapphire Engineering Works is seeking a site supervisor for civil works in Singapore. You will supervise earthworks, manage daily construction activities, ensure QA/QC, and coordinate with authorities to meet design specs and safety standards.

You will plan manpower and materials, monitor tests and progress, and report to the Project Manager. The role requires site experience and strong coordination with subcontractors and clients.