Deputy Construction Manager - MRT Civil Works

About the role

The Deputy Construction Manager supports the Construction Manager in delivering MRT civil works, covering site operations, subcontractor coordination, safety, quality and programme control. The incumbent acts as Construction Manager in their absence and works closely with LTA, the Engineer's representatives, designers and utility and stakeholder agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning, directing and supervising construction activities such as excavation, earth retaining structures, station box construction, structural works and tunnelling interfaces
• Manage short-term and look-ahead programmes, track progress against the master programme and coordinate manpower, plant and materials
• Represent the Company at site meetings when required
• Champion workplace safety and health compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, LTA requirements and the Company's safety system; lead risk assessments, safe work procedures, permit-to-work systems and incident investigations
• Ensure environmental controls (noise, dust, vibration, silt, traffic) meet regulatory and contract limits
• Ensure works follow approved drawings, specifications and method statements, review submissions and non-conformance reports, and oversee instrumentation and monitoring programmes
• Supervise subcontractors and suppliers, and liaise with LTA, consultants, adjacent developers, utility owners and other authorities
• Support tracking of variations, claims and extension of time records, progress claims, quantity verification and subcontractor valuations
• Contribute to project reports and management meetings, and supervise and mentor site engineers, supervisors and technical staff

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Professional Engineer registration or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage
• Valid WSH-related certifications as required (e.g. Construction Safety Course, WSH Management)
• Minimum 10-12 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Experience on MRT or other underground and deep excavation projects (diaphragm walls, top-down construction, station structures) strongly preferred
• Experience working with LTA or other public-sector clients in Singapore