Project Coordinator

Overview We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Project Coordinator to manage ground operations and drive smooth project execution across our civil and utility infrastructure sites. In this role, you will serve as the critical bridge between management, site workers, sub-contractors, and client project officers. You will be responsible for keeping projects on schedule, within budget, and compliant with safety standards from site initiation through to final reinstatement and claims support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts site surveys and liaises with Client’s' project officers to discuss project requirements and ensure all projects run smoothly.
• Initiates projects by requesting for NCE applications and other relevant permits, ensuring all necessary permits are obtained before the start of work at every site.
• Attends site meetings with the relevant authorities and clients' project officers.
• Manages manpower allocation across project sites, ensuring each team is adequately manned to meet project needs.
• Identifies suitable workers for training courses and recommends them to management, with reasons for each selection.
• Monitors workers' day-to-day working hours and minimises the need for overtime.
• Manages logistics arrangements, including team lorries and tipper trucks for delivery of materials to site and for soil dumping/disposal.
• Ensures every team has adequate materials on hand before commencing work.
• Meets the construction budget by forecasting resources and materials required, monitoring project expenditure, and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Briefs teams on the day-to-day scope of work and tracks progress at every site to ensure projects stay on target.
• Ensures teams adhere to method statements, PE designs, and safe work procedures.
• Attends to the signing of permits-to-work at site for all high-risk activities, such as excavation, lifting, hot work, confined space and work at height.
• Resolves site issues as they arise; where no suitable solution can be found, escalates the matter to management for discussion.
• Ensures reinstatement works are carried out properly at every site to minimise rework.
• Ensures all teams submit site sketches and site photos daily.
• Attends cable cutting witnessing as and when required.
• Ensures all balance cables are accounted for and properly stored at the store and arranges for prompt cable return.
• Assists the claims department by following up with clients' project officers to obtain outstanding documents and keep claims moving.
• Carries out any other ad-hoc duties assigned by management.

________________________________________ Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years of working experience in the construction industry for this position.
• Possess 2B or Class 3 driving license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task, adapt, and quick on feet to handle challenges on site.
• Proactive attitude, self-motivated, strong problem-solving ability, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.