Finishing Site Supervisor

About the role

LMD Construction & Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, a Sri Lankan company focused on luxury construction such as bespoke villas, boutique hotels and high-end residential properties, is hiring a full-time, on-site Finishing Site Supervisor in Colombo. The supervisor oversees all finishing works at construction sites to ensure quality, safety and timely completion.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers and supervise finishing activities such as tiling, painting, carpentry and fixtures
• Ensure works follow design specifications and standards, and conduct site inspections
• Resolve technical issues, manage work schedules and monitor material usage to minimise waste
• Work with project managers, architects and other stakeholders on progress updates, reporting and issue escalation
• Maintain clear documentation and site records, enforce health and safety practices and guide site teams toward consistent, high-end finishes

Required profile

• Proven experience supervising finishing works in luxury residential or hospitality projects, with strong knowledge of high-end materials and finishes
• Solid understanding of construction methods, site management and quality control, especially for tiling, painting, joinery and MEP-related finishing interfaces
• Ability to read architectural, structural and MEP drawings and turn them into practical on-site instructions
• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience considered
• Experience in high-end projects and familiarity with Sri Lankan construction standards is advantageous

Required skills

• Strong organisation and coordination, including scheduling, resource allocation and supervision of subcontractors and site workers
• Effective communication with clients, architects, consultants and internal teams
• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in basic construction documentation, site reporting and common office and collaboration software