Construction Supervisor

Company Overview

HONG TAI CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. is a construction company specializing in building and wet trade works, committed to delivering quality projects with safety and efficiency at the core of operations.

Job Summary

You will supervise daily site activities, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, ensure construction works follow approved plans and safety standards, and maintain project schedules and quality on-site.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site activities, ensuring workers are managed effectively and inspections are coordinated with client supervisory staff
• Verify that all wet trade construction works comply with approved plans and design specifications
• Ensure construction works adhere to project schedules, safety protocols, and quality standards
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to facilitate smooth work transitions and prevent abortive work through regular communication
• Prepare work areas and materials adequately for subcontractors to execute their tasks efficiently
• Monitor subcontractor performance, evaluate progress and manpower to ensure schedule adherence and resource adequacy
• Maintain accurate daily site records of manpower, materials usage, and work status
• Participate actively in site progress meetings and internal meetings as required
• Promote and enforce compliance with all safety regulations and practices on site

Required competencies and certifications

• Possess Building Construction Safety Supervisors (BCSS) or Supervise Construction Work in Workplace Safety and Health Certificate
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the construction industry
• Ability to work independently and meet targets in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in analytics and computer literacy to support site management tasks
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills for accurate record-keeping and evaluation
• Competent in risk management and value engineering to optimize project outcomes
• Effective time management, organizational skills, and change control capabilities
• Demonstrated teamwork and proactive communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with project teams and managers at all levels
• Willingness to work 5.5 days per week, based at the project site office

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese to communicate with stakeholders, vendors, and workers who speak Chinese, facilitating clear and effective coordination

Other Information

• Industry: Construction / Building / Engineering
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Job Specializations: Building/Construction, wet trades
• Working Hours: 5.5 days per week; Monday to Friday 8am–5pm, Saturday 8am–12pm (44 hours total)
• Location: Project site
• Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience and skills; benefits include annual leave, medical leave, insurance, and miscellaneous allowance (competitive)
• Career Development: Opportunities for challenges and learning within a dynamic company environment