Material Manager

Lead, mentor, and manage a dedicated team of Material Foremen and storekeepers.

Coordinate daily with the Project Manager, Site Engineers, and Subcontractors to ensure material delivery schedules seamlessly align with construction phases (Structural, Architectural, M&E, and Precast).

Oversee site storage layouts, ensuring efficient space utilization, proper preservation of weather-sensitive materials, and adherence to Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations.

Supervise the receiving, inspection, and verification of all inbound materials against delivery orders, approved material forms, and HDB specifications.

Maintain accurate, real-time inventory records using site material logs.

Establish and enforce strict material requisition and allocation procedures for subcontractors to control and record material consumption.

Conduct regular reconciliation audits comparing actual material usage against calculated structural/architectural take-offs to identify discrepancies early.

Actively implement site-wide wastage control initiatives, specifically targetting structural concrete, rebars, brickwork, tiling, and drywall components.

Compile comprehensive, periodic material consumption and stock level reports for executive management.

Track and present variance reports analyzing estimated budget quantities versus actual usage, highlighting cost implications and mitigation plans.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of material management or site logistics experience in the Singapore construction industry, with a proven track record specifically on HDB BTO projects.

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Deep, practical familiarity with all types of building materials used in public housing, including precast components (facades, household shelters, columns), structural concrete/rebar, and architectural wet trades (tiles, skims, waterproofing).

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (for advanced reporting) and experienced with construction ERP systems or inventory control software.

Exceptional leadership, strict discipline, assertive negotiation capabilities with vendors/subcontractors, and the ability to thrive under tight project timelines.

Able to work 5.5days on HDBBTO construction site.