Resident Engineer (C&S)

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

Role Purpose

You will lead C&S site staff in monitoring, supervising and inspecting large-scale superstructure works in a live aviation environment. You will act as the on-site representative of the client and the Qualified Persons. You will review contractors' submissions, resolve site issues and coordinate works with other parties so that works comply with the contract, approved plans and authorities' requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Site supervision and team leadership

• Lead the Senior Resident Technical Officers and Resident Technical Officers to monitor, supervise and inspect works as directed by the client, the Qualified Persons and the project consultants.
• Resolve and manage site issues proactively, with good team spirit.
• Provide standing supervision on critical works, including temporary works and earth-retaining and stabilising structures.
• Raise records of sub-standard or defective work, use of defective materials, deviations from approved plans and departures from approved work sequences. Track each one until the contractor has rectified it and it has been accepted.
• Monitor the quality and progress of rectification works.

Technical review and quality

• Review contractors' submissions, including shop drawings, method statements, risk assessments, test plans, soil sample test results, test cube results and DSM core results. Check compliance with the contract and authorities' requirements.
• Review drawings, method statements and risk assessments to confirm works follow the approved plans, and report discrepancies to the Superintending Officer, contractors and Qualified Persons.
• Check as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals submitted by contractors, and make sure the required construction tests are carried out.
• Review mock-ups done on site and off site where necessary.
• Coordinate and compile as-built information for records in a timely manner.
• Inspect the installation of monitoring instruments, and support the review of instrumentation readings so that trends of concern are flagged to the relevant parties quickly.
• Take part in fabrication yard visits and audit checks with the Qualified Persons.

Safety and operational compliance

• Take an active part in safety and operational risk assessments, and recommend contingency and mitigation measures before construction activities begin.
• Review and comment on the safety aspects of contractors' submissions, and carry out real-time safety oversight of work activities.
• Ensure contractors follow the client's emergency preparedness protocols during trial runs and actual emergencies.
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses immediately.
• Attend risk workshops, Design for Safety review meetings and safety meetings as directed.

Coordination, reporting and handover

• Attend site, progress, variation and coordination meetings. Keep proper minutes and report site issues raised to the Qualified Persons and the client within two days.
• Help resolve contractors' queries and coordinate works with other contractors, including coordination of all services.
• Facilitate the timely taking over of site parcels from other contractors, and flag anything that will delay progress.
• Support site handover inspections and close-out.

Qualifications and Certifications

• A degree in Civil and Structural Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineers Board of Singapore.
• Accreditation with the Joint Accreditation Committee of the Institution of Engineers Singapore and the Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore.
• A certificate in Workplace Safety and Health Management in Construction Industry (WSHMCI).

Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience as a civil and structural engineer.
• At least 5 years of that in supervising works on projects of similar size and complexity, in particular major building construction works, structural steel works and drainage.
• Supervision experience on long-span steel roofs (spans of more than 40m) is preferred.
• Experience in the aviation or aerodrome sector is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong supervision and leadership skills, with good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical knowledge, and proactive in resolving and managing site issues with good team spirit.
• Good analytical ability and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Conversant with statutory codes and requirements for site supervision, quality control procedures, safety and health, construction administration and submission of progress reports.
• Competent in keeping and maintaining proper and updated site records on the progress of works, including safety and health.
• 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.