Construction Site Manager

Based in Taiwan, Taipei

The Construction Site Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of facade and curtain wall installation works at the project site.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating site activities, supervising workers and subcontractors, monitoring project progress, ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

The role requires a strong understanding of construction site operations, excellent coordination skills and preferably hands-on experience in curtain wall, facade, cladding or building envelope works.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Management & Supervision

Manage and supervise daily facade and curtain wall installation activities on site.
Plan and coordinate daily work activities to ensure works progress according to the approved project programme.
Supervise site workers, installers, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
Allocate manpower, materials, equipment and resources according to project requirements.
Monitor productivity and ensure works are completed within the required timeline.
Identify site constraints and coordinate solutions promptly to avoid delays.

2. Facade & Curtain Wall Installation

Oversee the installation of curtain wall systems, facade panels, aluminium systems and other building envelope components.
Ensure installation works are carried out in accordance with approved shop drawings, method statements, specifications and manufacturer requirements.
Check setting-out, alignment, levels, dimensions, brackets, anchors and connections before and during installation.
Coordinate interfaces between facade works and other trades, including structural, architectural, MEP and internal works.
Identify installation issues and coordinate with the Project Manager, engineers and design team to resolve technical matters.

3. Drawings & Technical Coordination

Review and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings and installation details.
Coordinate with engineers and technical teams regarding discrepancies between drawings and site conditions.
Raise RFIs and technical queries where required.
Ensure the latest approved drawings and documents are being used on site.
Coordinate site measurements and verification of existing conditions where necessary.

4. Project Programme & Progress

Monitor daily and weekly site progress against the approved programme.
Prepare daily site reports, progress updates and manpower records.
Highlight potential delays, access issues, material shortages and other risks to the Project Manager.
Coordinate work sequencing with the main contractor and other trades.
Assist the Project Manager in developing recovery plans when projects fall behind schedule.

5. Quality Control & Inspection

Ensure facade installation works meet project specifications, approved drawings and quality requirements.
Conduct regular inspections of completed and ongoing works.
Coordinate inspections with consultants, main contractors and relevant authorities.
Identify defects and ensure rectification works are completed promptly.
Ensure proper documentation of inspections, testing and quality records.
Monitor workmanship and ensure installation tolerances are maintained.

6. Safety & Site Compliance

Ensure all site activities comply with applicable Taiwan safety requirements and project safety procedures.
Conduct toolbox meetings and site briefings where required.
Ensure workers use appropriate PPE and follow approved safe work procedures.
Identify potential hazards and take corrective action.
Coordinate with the project's safety personnel and main contractor on site safety requirements.
Stop unsafe work where necessary and escalate serious safety concerns immediately.

7. Materials & Logistics

Coordinate delivery, storage and movement of facade materials on site.
Ensure materials are available according to the installation programme.
Inspect delivered materials for quantity, damage and conformity.
Coordinate lifting, access and installation arrangements with the main contractor.
Minimise material wastage, damage and unnecessary site handling.

8. Stakeholder & Contractor Coordination

Act as the key site contact for facade-related matters.
Coordinate closely with the main contractor, consultants, project management team and other subcontractors.
Attend site meetings and coordination meetings where required.
Communicate site requirements, progress and issues clearly to the Project Manager.
Maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Requirements

Diploma, Certificate or Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years of relevant construction site experience, preferably in facade, curtain wall, aluminum, cladding or building envelope projects.
Strong practical knowledge of construction site operations and installation processes.
Experience supervising workers and subcontractors.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and shop drawings.
Good understanding of construction sequencing, site coordination and quality control.
Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
Able to work independently and manage multiple site priorities.
Willingness to be based in Taiwan for the duration of the project.
Experience working on large-scale commercial, mixed-use or high-rise projects will be an advantage.

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