CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Oversee construction activities and progress, planning, implementing and monitoring work schedules in accordance with master work schedules and established budgets and ensuring delivery of quality work that meets contractual requirements
• Oversee quality control on site and together with the safety team, ensure Environmental, Health and Safety practices are carried out effectively by all parties (internal & external) working on site
• Manage and control workers on site and monitor their work closely to ensure quality standards and keep site safe and neat
• Understand and interpret drawings and specifications, and check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations
• Manage, monitor and interpret the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect
• Ensure that all materials used and work performed are in accordance with the specifications and established budgets
• Liaise with all internal and external parties involved in the project
• Liaise with consultants on technical issues, and handle and resolve any technical and engineering problems that may arise
• Provide guidance to supervisors relating to construction works, ensure progress according to schedule, quality standards are maintained, site inspections are carried out and technical and other site issues are resolved on time
• Supervise, manage and coordinate with  sub-contractors to ensure quality of work and scope of work is within specifications and established budgets
• Plan and organise site work efficiently e.g. manpower allocation, plant and site facilities to meet agreed deadlines
• Manage and coordinate with purchasing department and various suppliers  for  timely purchase of materials & supplies (e.g. rebar, formwork, concrete, scaffolds, sanitary fittings) to site, delivery checking and verification to execute contract works and ensure no delays or gaps in schedule
• Inspect sites to monitor job progress and assess and ensure conformance to engineering plans,specifications and construction standards

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering or any related fields
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in Construction or Site Management in Singapore
• Must have experience with landed houses.
• Independent, meticulous in work, good leadership, manpower & resources allocation skills, team player, with ability to plan work efficiently in advance and build rapport with all levels of stakeholders
• Ability to speak and write well in English