Resident Technical Officer

Job Description

The Resident Technical Officer (RTO) will be responsible for full-time site supervision, technical inspection, and quality assurance of all architectural, structural, and Mechanical & Electrical(M&E) works under Phase 2 renovation of our nursing home. The RTO ensures that the contractor executes all works strictly in accordance with approved Design & Build (D&B) drawings, technical specifications, statutory building codes (BCA, SCDF, PUB, NEA, MOM), and the stringent operational constraints of a live healthcare/nursing home facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supervise and inspect structural and architectural modifications across the Main Block (Levels 1–4, including M1–M4wards, nurse stations, pantries, storage rooms, and resident rooms) and Tower Block (Levels 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8).

• Verify the correct installation of specialized medical-grade carpentry, including nurse station counters with concrete/cement tile plinth bases, lockable controlled-drug compartments, full-height storage cupboards, and ward pantry cabinetry built with water-resistant solid plywood and Formica laminate.

• Inspect the installation of various door assemblies (top-hung pocket/non-pocket sliding doors, double-leaf doors, PVC cubicle doors, and main toilet/room doors) complete with frames, top track guides, viewing glass panels, and heavy-duty ironmongery.

• Oversee the supply and installation of hospital-grade heterogeneous sheet vinyl flooring (minimum 2.0 mm thick, R9slip resistance, factory-applied PU treatment, heat-welded seamless joints, and100 mm covered skirting) across designated common areas and resident rooms, verifying subfloor preparation and adhesion.

•Inspect the continuous installation of heavy-duty, impact-resistant wall protection and corner guards along corridors, pantries, and nurse stations.

• Monitor hacking and demolition works for ward toilets and M4 resident ISO toilets (17 toilets total) to ensure structural integrity and proper debris disposal.

• Witness mandatory waterproofing ponding/flood tests on floor slabs and wall upturns prior to the installation of new finishes.

• Inspect the laying of new anti-slip homogeneous/porcelain floor tiles (R10/R11 ratings) and ceramic wall tiles inward toilets.

• Supervise the application and wet slip-resistance testing of specialized anti-slip coatings on existing toilet floor tiles across Tower Block resident ward toilets, verifying manufacturer coverage, curing periods, and drainage clearance.

• Verify M&E coordination drawings and physical site routing to prevent clashing services and ensure statutory headroom clearances are maintained.

• Inspect electrical installation works, including double-gang E-power sockets, normal power sockets, DB boards, lighting fixtures (32W 6500K LED lights), wall fans, KDK ceiling fans, air-conditioning units, and motorized blinds with integrated fire safety/manual override features.

• Witness testing and commissioning (T&C) for electrical circuits (insulation resistance, polarity, earth loop impedance),plumbing/sanitary pipework, drainage, and countertop dishwashers.

• Ensure rooms and windows adjacent to construction zones are properly sealed with dust barriers, plastic screens, and closed doors at all times to prevent dust and contaminant migration into resident areas.

• Monitor adherence to the approved Noise Management Plan (SS 602) and NEA noise regulations (limiting noisy/hacking works to Mondays to Fridays after 9:00 AM) to minimize distress to elderly residents.

• Verify that temporary fire protection equipment, escape routes, exit signage, and hoarding boundaries are rigorously maintained throughout phased construction.

• Maintain comprehensive daily site logs, inspection records, manpower tracking, and photographic evidence of structural, architectural, and M&E progress.

• Process Requests for Inspection (RFIs) promptly and issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for defective workmanship, non-compliant materials, or safety lapses.

• Assist in joint pre-inspections, walk throughs, and final handovers, ensuring all wall/floor finishes, maintenance manuals, as-built drawings (CAD and PDF formats), and warranties are duly accounted for.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Accreditation: Registered Resident TechnicalOfficer (RTO) accredited with the IES/ACES Joint Accreditation Committee (JAC)in Singapore.

• Qualifications: Diploma in Civil & StructuralEngineering, Building, Architectural Technology, or equivalent.

• Experience: Minimum 5 to 8 years of practicalsite supervision experience in Singapore building and construction projects.

• Proven hands-on experience supervising A&Aworks, interior fitouts, wet area refurbishments, and finishing trades.

• Prior working experience supervising projectswithin healthcare, nursing homes, hospitals, or occupied institutionalenvironments is a strong advantage.

• Technical Knowledge: Thorough familiarity with BCA regulations, SCDF Fire Codes, WSH requirements, Singapore Standards (SS),and M&E testing procedures.