Carpentry Supervisor - Part-Time

We are looking for an experienced Carpentry Supervisor tolead and coordinate carpentry works for residential, commercial, or industrialprojects. You will oversee a team of carpenters, ensure work quality meetsarchitectural drawings and safety standards, manage material usage, and ensuretimely project completion.

This role is hands-on, requiring you to be on-site daily,solve technical problems, train junior workers, and report to the ProjectManager.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Supervision & Execution

• Supervise and coordinate daily carpentry activities (formwork, framing, cabinetry, false ceilings, etc.).
• Interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, and specifications to guide the team.
• Ensure work is completed according to schedule, quality standards, and building codes (BCA requirements).

2. Team Management

• Lead, assign tasks, and monitor performance of carpenters and general workers.
• Conduct on-the-job training (OJT) for foreign workers and apprentices.
• Ensure proper use of tools and machinery (table saws, planers, pneumatic nailers).

3. Safety & Compliance

• Enforce Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) practices; ensure all team members wear proper PPE.
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings and risk assessments.
• Report near-misses or incidents and assist in investigation if required.

4. Material & Inventory Control

• Plan material take-offs, request timber, plywood, nails, adhesives, and finishing supplies.
• Minimize wastage and maintain inventory records at site stores.

5. Quality & Problem Solving

• Inspect completed works for accuracy, alignment, and finishing.
• Rectify defects promptly and collaborate with other trades (plumbing, electrical, tiling) to avoid clashes.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily site records, worker attendance, and progress photos.
• Update project manager on progress, delays, or resource shortages.

Requirements

Education & Certifications (Mandatory)

• Minimum 3 GCE ‘N’ / ‘O’ Levels or NITEC in Carpentry, Joinery, or related trade.
• BCSS (Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course) – valid.
• CPR + AED certified (or willingness to obtain within 3 months).

Experience

• At least 5 years of hands-on carpentry experience in construction or renovation, including 2 years in a supervisory / foreman role.
• Proven ability to read architectural and shop drawings.
• Experience with both traditional timber and modern materials (MFB, plyform, aluminum formwork is a plus).

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in operating woodworking machinery and hand tools.
• Basic math for material calculation (cutting lists).
• Basic Microsoft Office / mobile apps for reporting (WhatsApp, site photo logging).
• Language: Able to communicate in English (for safety instructions and reporting) and Mandarin / Tamil / Bengali (to manage foreign worker teams) – specify as needed.

Personal Attributes

• Leadership: Calm under pressure, firm yet fair with workers.
• Problem-solving: Quick to resolve dimensional or material issues on site.
• Safety-first mindset.
• Willing to work 5.5 or 6 days/week, including overtime when needed.
• Physically fit to walk, climb scaffolding, and lift moderate loads.

Preferred (Good to Have)

• WSH Coordinator (WSHC) or Supervisor Course in Lifting/Lorry Crane.
• BCA Multi-Skilling Certification (e.g., drywall, ceiling installation).
• Class 3 driving license (to transfer small materials between sites).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + project completion bonus.
• Career progression to General Foreman / Site Manager.
• Company phone and transport allowance (if required).
• SkillsFuture-supported training courses (e.g., advanced carpentry, formwork safety).
• Annual leave, medical benefits, and workers’ insurance.