General Manager (Construction)

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion and handover to clients
• Review the project in-depth to schedule various resources, deliverables and estimate costs
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with project specifications, building and safety regulations
• Coordinate and direct construction engineers, workers and subcontractors
• Select suitable tools, materials, plant and equipment and track inventory
• Meet contractual conditions of performance requirements
• Review, monitor and adjust the work progress on daily basis
• Manager and the preparation of internal and external reports pertaining to job status in all aspects with the assistant of engineers
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging issues effectively and sensibly
• Negotiate major terms and conditions of agreements, guide the drafting of contracts and obtain permits and licences
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risks in the entire execution process
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques

Requirements and skills

• Proven and more than 15 years of working experiences in construction management
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods in civil and structural engineering works
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards in relation to Singapore’s temporary site facilities and site office and other temporary construction site facilities
• Good command in mandarin (and English) and able to communicate effectively with Chinese associate and workers
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture” and plan ahead
• Competent in conflict and crisis management, as well as site interpersonal effective communications
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Excellent time, schedule, safety, and project management skills
• Expert knowledge in construction management, architecture, engineering or related fields
• A diploma in relevant field is an advantage but not a must.
• Good networking and resourceful in Singapore construction industry; Ability to introduce investors and or partners to the company is an advantage