Construction Section Manager - LTA Infrastructure

About the role

Citadel Search is recruiting an experienced Construction Section Manager to oversee civil construction works on an LTA infrastructure project. The role covers managing site operations, coordinating with subcontractors and stakeholders, and ensuring works are delivered in line with LTA specifications, safety regulations and project timelines.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise civil works such as earthworks, excavation, temporary works, piling, structural concrete, drainage and road works
• Ensure compliance with LTA specifications, drawings, method statements and approved construction sequences
• Coordinate daily site operations to meet milestones and section targets
• Manage civil subcontractors, suppliers and site supervisors, including interfaces with utilities, traffic diversions, M&E, architecture and other civil sections
• Enforce compliance with the WSH Act, LTA safety requirements, MOM regulations and the project Safety Management System
• Inspect sites regularly, audit and close out safety observations, and monitor productivity against the baseline programme
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports, flagging delays and proposing recovery plans
• Manage QA/QC, ITPs, NCRs and corrective actions, and review drawings, temporary works designs and method statements
• Control manpower, materials and equipment usage and support variation works, measurement and claims records

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 10 years of civil construction experience, including time as a Section Manager
• Mandatory experience on LTA infrastructure projects (MRT, road, tunnel, viaduct or depot works)
• Hands-on experience in excavation, RC structures, temporary works, D-wall/bored pile/ERSS and traffic and drainage diversion
• Ability to coordinate with subcontractors and multiple stakeholders
• Willingness to work 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday, 7.30am to 6pm

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of MOM and WSH requirements and LTA specifications
• QA/QC procedures, ITPs and inspection requirements