Chief 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 the Civil & Structural site supervision team on large-scale superstructure works in a live aviation environment. You will provide overall team direction and management so that the project is delivered to the highest professional technical and safety standards. You will be the senior C&S authority on site, supporting the Superintending Officer, the project consultants and the Qualified Persons.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and team management

• Provide overall team direction and management to meet project objectives, as required by the Superintending Officer and consultants.
• Lead and oversee the Supervision Team so that all works comply with the Contract and the authorities' requirements.
• Oversee and administer the deployment of supervision manpower according to the main contractors' work schedules, and look after the welfare of your personnel.
• Ensure the stipulated number of personnel are on site throughout the Contract. Monitor and propose manpower deployment based on inspection trends and the contractors' rolling programme.
• Endorse the daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.

Quality, supervision and technical oversight

• Oversee the quality system implementation, materials approval and compliance testing procedures.
• Assist the Superintending Officer on quality assurance and quality control, workmanship, compliance with authority requirements, testing procedures during construction, and progress monitoring and reporting.
• Oversee supervision of civil, structural and geotechnical works, including temporary works and earth-retaining and stabilising structures. Standing supervision is required where necessary.
• Review contractors' drawings, specifications, method statements, risk assessments and construction proposals, and flag any discrepancies.
• Review and evaluate technical claims and variation works, and provide recommendations.
• Support the review and interpretation of instrumentation and monitoring results, working with the Qualified Persons.
• Take part in fabrication yard visits and audit checks with the Qualified Persons.
• Support handover inspections, close-out, verification of as-built drawings, and statutory endorsements and completion submissions.

Safety and operational compliance

• Oversee workplace safety and health and aerodrome safety management systems, risk analyses, and the implementation of safe working practices on site.
• Take an active role in safety and operational risk assessments, Design for Safety workshops and safety meetings.
• Monitor and report on quality, workmanship, safety, security, housekeeping and public relations issues across main contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure that emergency preparedness protocols are followed during trial runs and actual emergencies.
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses immediately.

Interface and coordination

• Manage interface points between work packages, scope boundaries and other parties on site.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, Qualified Persons, accredited checkers, monitoring contractors, statutory authorities and the owners of interfacing infrastructure.
• Identify potential construction problems early and work to mitigate them.
• Attend site, progress, variation and coordination meetings, and risk workshops as directed.
• Prepare site progress and status reports for the client.

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 20 years of relevant experience as a civil and structural engineer.
• At least 15 years of that on projects of similar size and complexity, in particular major building construction works, structural steel works and drainage.
• Proficiency in contract administration under the Public Service Sector Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC).
• Experience in the aviation or aerodrome sector is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong supervision and leadership skills, 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 progress reporting.
• Competent in keeping proper and updated site records, including safety and health records.
• Conversant with the Aerodrome Manual, the Airside Works Procedures Manual, Airport Operational and Safety (AOS) requirements and the Workplace Safety & Health Manual. You must keep up to date with revisions and airport circulars.
• Able to perform shift work.