Senior Resident Technical Officer (C&S)

Location: Singapore
Project: Large-scale superstructure works in a live aviation environment
Discipline: Civil & Structural Site Supervision

Role Purpose

You will monitor, supervise and inspect Civil & Structural works on large-scale superstructure works in a live aviation environment. You will make sure works follow the contract specifications, approved drawings, programme and statutory requirements. You will take instructions from, and represent, the client and the Qualified Persons on site.

Key Responsibilities

Site supervision and quality control

• Monitor, supervise and inspect works as directed by the client, the Qualified Persons, the project consultants and senior supervision staff.
• Supervise the timely execution of works and maintain quality control. Make sure works comply with the contract specifications, drawings, allocated timeframe, site instructions and statutory requirements.
• Provide standing supervision for all works stipulated in the contract, including supervision oversight during night shifts, Sundays and Public Holidays.
• Make sure works follow the approved plans and any terms and conditions imposed by the Commissioner of Building Control, where necessary.
• Prepare defect lists, monitor the progress of rectification works and make sure all defects are satisfactorily rectified.
• Raise records of sub-standard or defective work, use of defective materials, deviations from approved plans and departures from approved work sequences, and follow each one through to close-out.

Technical review and documentation

• Review shop drawings submitted by contractors and check for discrepancies against the approved plans.
• Review as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals submitted by contractors.
• Review the quality of materials and samples delivered to site, and report any that do not conform to the specifications.
• Review trial panels and mock-ups on site and off site, where necessary.
• Make sure the required construction tests are carried out, and maintain records of tests.
• Support the installation of monitoring instruments and the collation of monitoring data.
• Write daily reports on works done by contractors and record daily manpower and machinery status on site.
• Keep proper and updated records of all works, including variation works, tests, inspections, work progress, materials, equipment and machinery on site, labour safety, provisional quantities and dayworks.
• Inspect and maintain records of equipment, machinery, licensed machinery operators and permits, covering both statutory and aviation requirements.
• Take part in fabrication yard visits and audit checks with the Qualified Persons.

Safety and site conditions

• Make sure contractors maintain safety, cleanliness and tidiness on site at all times, and report all safety violations.
• Make sure contractors have implemented appropriate safety measures before proceeding with works, and carry out proper safety rectifications before affected works resume.
• Notify the Safety Manager immediately if a situation requires immediate rectification or the stopping of an operation.
• Take part in contractors' daily toolbox briefings and regular site safety inspections, and follow up on rectifications.
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses immediately.

Handover and coordination

• Inspect and help with the handing over and taking over of completed works.
• Facilitate the timely taking over of site parcels from other contractors, and highlight any issues that will delay progress.
• Follow the shift duty roster assigned to you.

Qualifications and Certifications

• A Diploma in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical discipline from a Polytechnic or equivalent.
• Accreditation with the Joint Accreditation Committee of the Institution of Engineers Singapore and the Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore.
• A certificate in Building Construction Supervisors' Safety (BCSS).
• A certificate of Structural Steel Supervisor (StS) under the Singapore Structural Steel Society.
• A certificate in Workplace Safety and Health Management in Construction Industry (WSHMCI).

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a Resident Technical Officer (RTO).
• At least 8 years of that supervising works of similar complexity, in particular major building construction works, tunnels, drainage, structural steel works and foundations, and flexible and rigid pavements. This includes the installation of monitoring instruments and the collation of monitoring data.
• Experience supervising large-span structural steel and precast construction.
• Experience in the aviation or aerodrome sector is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Conversant with statutory codes and requirements for site supervision, quality control procedures, construction administration and submission of progress reports.
• Good analytical ability with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent in keeping and maintaining proper and updated site records on the progress of works.
• Pro-active in resolving and managing site issues, with good team spirit.
• Familiarity with the Aerodrome Manual, the Airside Works Procedures Manual, Airport Operational and Safety (AOS) requirements and the Workplace Safety & Health Manual is preferred. You should keep up to date with revisions and airport circulars.
• Able to perform shift work.