Site Manager (A1 Maincon/ 5.25 days)

JDA WMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JDA WMS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a qualified Construction/QA-EHS Project Manager to oversee site activities across QA/EHS, project support, and finance functions.

You will lead site engineers, manage subcontractors, review tender documents, and ensure compliance with the Building Control Act and related regulations. The role requires a degree in engineering, at least 5 years in a similar capacity, and strong knowledge of project management and construction processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a building-related discipline is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar capacity is required.
• Good knowledge of approval processes with relevant government agencies.
• Good knowledge of the Building Control Act and subsidiary legislation.
• Well-rounded knowledge of C&S, M&E and Architectural works.
• Proficient in project management applications and tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure subcontractors comply with QA / EHS requirements on site.
• Follow up on site quality inspection comments.
• Ensure subcontractors get it right first time to prevent abortive works.
• Attend weekly EHS meetings.
• Attend drawing reviews by the Director, Audit and Improvement.
• Comply with the Project Quality Plan.
• Attend monthly design meetings and review tender documents.
• Flow down client contract obligations to subcontractors in sub-contract documents.
• Ensure works are executed within budget and schedule.
• Prepare cost reports and ensure progress payments are submitted on time.
• Finalise accounts with vendors within 3 months of TOP.
• Prepare construction schedules and construction sequences.
• Provide method statements (MS).
• Act as direct reporting manager for site engineering staff: Senior Site Engineers, Site Engineers, M&E Engineers, Site Supervisors.
• Recommend and carry out hiring of engineers and oversee assignment to projects.
• Conduct training for the Construction Management team.
• Conduct site progress meetings, pre-construction meetings, and site quality inspections.
• Conduct tender interviews for subcontractor tenders / quotations.
• Shortlist and recommend sub-contract awards; approve monthly progress payments and VO negotiations.
• Make decisions on variations and drawing discrepancies during construction and on site-related matters.
• Maintain zero incidents and zero defects on site; ensure mock-ups before work starts.
• Conduct in-house training and improve procedures and documentation.
• Ensure CoreTrade compliance and EPSS data submission; achieve C-Score targets.

Skills

QA / EHS compliance

Construction management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or building-related discipline

Tools

SharePoint

Project management tools

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Assurance / Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Support

• Ensure subcontractors comply with QA / EHS requirements on site
• Follow up on site quality inspection comments
• Ensure subcontractors get it "first time right" to prevent abortive works
• Attend weekly EHS meetings
• Attend drawing reviews by the Director, Audit and Improvement
• Comply with the Project Quality Plan

Project Support

• Ensure the procurement list is in order and on schedule
• Attend monthly design meetings
• Review tender documents
• Flow down client contract obligations to subcontractors in sub-contract documents

Finance Support

• Ensure works are executed within budget
• Prepare cost reports on time
• Ensure progress payments are submitted on time
• Finalise accounts with all vendors within 3 months of TOP

Business Development Support

• Prepare construction schedules and construction sequences
• Provide method statements (MS)

People Management

• Act as direct reporting manager for all site engineering staff:
• Senior Site Engineers
• Site Engineers
• M&E Engineers
• Site Supervisors
• Recommend and carry out hiring and removal of engineers
• Oversee the assignment of engineers to individual projects
• Conduct training for the Construction Management team

Meetings

• Conduct site progress meetings with subcontractors to resolve site issues and monitor progress
• Attend pre-construction meetings
• Attend site quality inspections

Construction Authority

• Conduct tender interviews for subcontractor tenders / quotations
• Shortlist and recommend the award of sub-contracts for various trades
• Approve monthly progress payments
• Negotiate and approve variation orders (VOs) for subcontractors
• Make decisions on variations and drawing discrepancies during construction
• Make decisions on resolving construction and site-related matters

Construction Responsibilities

• Ensure works are executed within budget and schedule
• Ensure works meet the quality and specifications in the contract documents
• Ensure compliance with QA / EHS requirements
• Maintain zero incidents and zero defects on site
• Check working drawings and identify discrepancies for resolution
• Supervise works according to approved drawings and specifications
• Maintain proper site documentation
• Prevent abortive works through strict supervision and a "do it right the first time" culture
• Ensure mock-ups are carried out before works begin on site

Other Responsibilities

• Conduct in-house training for construction personnel
• Expand and improve construction management procedures, processes and documentation
• Assist in implementing a document management system for the Construction Management department
• Ensure CoreTrade compliance
• Ensure timely EPSS data submission
• Achieve planned C-Score targets and submissions
• Continuously improve the company's productivity and competitive advantage
• Ensure all project documents are uploaded to SharePoint within 3 months of TOP

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Engineering or another building-related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar capacity
• Good knowledge of approval processes with relevant government agencies
• Good knowledge of the Building Control Act and its subsidiary legislation, including applicable codes and regulations
• Well-rounded knowledge of C&S, M&E and Architectural works
• Proficient in project management applications and tools