Senior Construction Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the onsite team ensuring strict compliance with health, safety, environmental and sustainability guideline stipulated by Marina Bay Sands.
• Ensure housekeeping and quality benchmarks are being met in each works area.
• Lead the onsite team and ensure project completion within the set budget, schedule and conformance with the contract documents.
• Participate in development of scopes of work for each trade, with the purchasing department.
• Input into and develop a logistics plan that allows the contractors to complete their work in a coordinated, efficient manner under the project managers directive.
• Establish regularly scheduled meetings with the trade contractors to review the following: shop drawing preparation / approval, equipment/material lead times and required on-site dates, manpower projections vis-a-vis the project schedule, quality/performance issues on and off site.
• Identify any factory visits that may be required and schedule accordingly.
• Conduct regular project/contractor meetings to review project progress and the following issues: Current cost projections/change orders issued to date, anticipated “pending” costs, schedule update, requisition review, highlight near term major activities, changes to the project, any other issues deemed appropriate.
• Work with trade contractors to carry out benchmarking for discreet activities so as to agree quality benchmarks.
• Evaluate and assess trade contractor method statements and contract documentation for buildability and provide suitable feedback.
• Liaise with the employer’s safety manager in the development of a site-specific safety plan.
• Prepare detailed, accurate timely project reports including work schedules, implementations, deviations, change in subcontractors, customer issues and other related problems.
• Initiate and implement best practices, procedures and standards in compliance with Company’s laws

Job Requirements

Education & Certification
• Diploma/Degree in Engineering, BArch degree Architecture / built environment or BSc Construction Management discipline as a minimum.

Experience
• 15+ years previous work experience as a Construction Manager, preferably with 5 years in large scale A&A related field
• Working knowledge of scope of work covered by contracts.
• Knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, industry standards and other project-related activities, their interfaces and interdependencies.

Other Prerequisites
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team to build collaboration and efficiency.
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Basic understanding of the budget process.
• Ability to communicate effectively across offices.
• Strong presentation and negotiating skills, and experience supervising, training and mentoring staff.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and working with others.