SITE MANAGER

JIAYI CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JIAYI CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Project Site Leader responsible for directing on-site construction activities, coordinating with subcontractors and internal teams, and driving project progress to milestones in Singapore.

You will implement site schedules, supervise safety and quality, manage costs and resources, liaise with clients and regulators, and hand over completed works to clients with complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities, coordinating with sub-contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project progress.
• Develop and implement site work schedules, monitor progress against milestones, and resolve delays or bottlenecks.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work quality meets project specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Enforce compliance with WSH Act and Building Control Act; conduct daily safety briefings and audits.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and authorities to coordinate approvals and address on-site queries.
• Monitor budgets, material usage, labour costs, and equipment expenses to prevent overruns; manage deliveries and inventory.
• Coordinate handover with QA and maintain site records.

Job description

1. Project Site Leadership & Execution

• Lead all on-site construction activities, including coordinating with sub-contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project progress.
• Develop and implement site work schedules, monitor daily progress against project milestones, and proactively resolve delays or bottlenecks.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work quality meets project specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements.

2. Safety, Health & Compliance (SHS)

• Enforce strict compliance with Singapore’s Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act, Building Control Act, and all relevant local construction regulations.
• Conduct daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and site safety audits to promote a zero-incident culture.
• Ensure all workers on-site are properly trained, certified, and equipped with necessary PPE; manage risk assessments and hazard mitigation plans.

3. Stakeholder & Team Management

• Liaise effectively with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and local authorities (e.g., BCA, LTA) to coordinate approvals, resolve design issues, and address on-site queries.
• Manage the on-site team, including supervisors, foremen, and sub-contractors; assign roles, monitor performance, and provide guidance to ensure efficient workflow.
• Communicate project updates, progress reports, and issues to the project management office (PMO) and senior management regularly.

4. Cost & Resource Control

• Monitor project budgets, track material usage, labour costs, and equipment expenses to prevent cost overruns.
• Manage material deliveries and inventory to avoid shortages or wastage; coordinate equipment usage and maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Review work progress claims and sub-contractor invoices for accuracy before approval.

5. Quality Control & Handover

• Implement quality control procedures to ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and BCA standards.
• Conduct punch list inspections, coordinate rectification of defects, and ensure smooth project handover to clients.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs, inspection reports, safety records, and as-built documentation.