Site Manager

Gunung Construction & Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunung Construction & Engineering is seeking a Site Manager for civil and infrastructure works in Singapore. The role requires supervising diverse works, coordinating multiple trades and ensuring safety and quality on site.

You will liaise with clients, consultants and authorities, lead site engineers and supervisors, and manage daily records, programmes and progress reporting for timely milestones.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years in Singapore construction with 3+ years in site management.
• Experience in reinforced concrete, steel erection and infrastructure works.
• Strong ability to read drawings and specs; coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and supervise daily civil, structural, architectural, and infrastructure works.
• Oversee concrete works, piling interfaces, steel erection, precast and finishes.
• Coordinate roadworks, drainage, utilities and traffic arrangements.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specs, and method statements.
• Prepare programs, schedules, manpower and material plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to milestones.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, authorities on site matters and inspections.
• Ensure safety with WSH compliance and site housekeeping.
• Monitor quality, inspections and rectify defects.
• Attend progress meetings and handover activities.

Skills

Site supervision

Project coordination

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Multi-trade coordination

Education

Civil Eng./Construction Mgmt. degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

SITE MANAGER (CIVIL & INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS)

Occupation: MANAGER

Job Responsibilities

1. Plan, manage and supervise daily construction activities involving civil, structural, architectural and infrastructure works.

2. Oversee reinforced concrete works, piling interfaces, structural steel erection, precast installation, roofing, architectural finishes and associated construction activities.

3. Coordinate roadworks, drainage construction, underground utility detection, trial trenching, utility protection and temporary traffic arrangements where applicable.

4. Ensure construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project requirements.

5. Prepare, monitor and update construction programmes, weekly work schedules, manpower deployment and material requirements.

6. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to achieve construction milestones and maintain productivity.

7. Liaise with clients, consultants, LTA, relevant authorities and utility agencies on site matters, inspections and work coordination.

8. Coordinate the preparation and implementation of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures and applicable Permit-to-Work requirements.

9. Ensure compliance with Singapore Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements and enforce proper safety practices and site housekeeping.

10. Monitor workmanship, quality control, inspection requests, testing requirements and rectification of defective works.

11. Manage site constraints, resolve technical and construction issues and implement recovery measures for delayed activities.

12. Supervise site engineers, supervisors and other site personnel, ensuring proper coordination and accountability.

13. Ensure proper maintenance of daily site records, progress reports, inspection records, site instructions and construction documentation.

14. Identify additional or variation works and maintain supporting site records for contractual and commercial purposes.

15. Attend progress meetings, technical coordination meetings and site inspections with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

16. Coordinate project completion activities, defect rectification, as-built records and handover requirements.

Required Competencies and Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building or equivalent relevant qualification.

• Preferably 5–8 years of relevant construction experience in Singapore, including at least 3 years in a site management or equivalent supervisory position.

• Proven hands‑on experience in civil engineering, structural or infrastructure construction projects.

• Good technical knowledge of reinforced concrete works, structural steel works, construction methods and site coordination.

• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and engineering details.

• Familiarity with Singapore construction regulations, WSH requirements and quality control procedures.

• Competent in construction planning, site supervision, manpower allocation and subcontractor management.

• Good communication, coordination, problem‑solving and leadership skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, construction documentation and progress reporting.

• Able to work independently, manage site operations and coordinate multiple trades.

Preferred Competencies and Qualifications

• Experience in LTA infrastructure projects, pedestrian overhead bridges, road widening or drainage works.

• Familiarity with piling, pile caps, structural steel erection, lifting operations and temporary works coordination.

• Experience working adjacent to live traffic, existing underground utilities and constrained construction sites.

• Knowledge of LTA requirements, utility agency coordination and relevant authority submissions.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Project.

• Relevant WSH, construction supervision or project management training.

Other Information

Work Location: Singapore project sites

Remuneration: Salary commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications.