Resident Technical Officer

Turner & Townsend; Batam; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 750,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Resident Technical Officer to provide full-time site supervision and technical oversight for a data centre project in Batam. You will support the Resident Engineer and Project Manager, ensuring installation quality across structural, architectural, MEP, fire protection, and ICT systems in line with approved drawings and standards.

You will witness critical activities, manage NCRs, sign off FAT/SAT, and maintain meticulous site records while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Building Services or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of construction supervision and QA/QC experience on large-scale facilities.
• Experience with data centre projects is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MEP, Fire Protection, ICT/ELV and building services systems.
• Excellent report writing and site documentation skills.
• Willing to be based full-time on site in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections and supervise construction activities.
• Verify contractor work against drawings, specs, method statements and permits.
• Review and sign off on QA/QC documentation and NCRs.
• Maintain site diaries, daily reports, and RFI records.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, testing teams and client representatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory codes and safety requirements.

Skills

English communication

Site coordination

Documentation

Quality control

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Building Services Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Construction management software

Job description

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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business.

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Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Resident Technical Officer (RTO) provides full-time site supervision and technical oversight during the construction, testing, and commissioning phases of the data centre project. The RTO supports the Resident Engineer (RE) and Project Manager in ensuring that all structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialist systems are installed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, relevant codes, and data centre performance requirements. The RTO acts as the client's and consultant's site representative, monitoring construction quality, safety, workmanship, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure successful delivery of a mission-critical facility.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Supervision

Conduct daily site inspections of construction activities.

Monitor contractor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project procedures.

Verify work is performed in accordance with applicable building codes, regulations, and permit requirements.

Ensure construction quality meets data centre standards and reliability requirements.

Witness critical construction activities and hold points.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Identify construction defects, deviations, or safety hazards and promptly issue Site Memos or Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to the Main Contractor.

Review and monitor implementation of the contractor's Quality Management Plan.

Inspect works prior to concealment and sign-off.

Verify materials delivered to site conform to approved submittals.

Witness factory acceptance tests (FATs) where required.

Participate in site acceptance testing (SAT).

Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) where deficiencies are identified.

Verify closure of quality observations and punch-list items.

Documentation and Reporting

Review shop drawings, combined services drawings (CSD), and structural/architectural clearance for any penetrations.

Maintain meticulous site records, including daily site diaries, material delivery logs, structural inspection forms, and Request for Inspection (RFI) records.

Prepare daily and weekly site reports.

Document quality observations.

Maintain photographic records of construction.

Review contractor inspection requests (IRs).

Review requests for information (RFIs) and technical queries.

Coordination

Coordinate with:

• Design consultants
• Contractors
• Testing & Commissioning teams
• Client representatives

Attend site coordination meetings.

Assist in resolving technical and construction issues.

Monitor implementation of design changes and approved deviations.

Statutory Compliance

Ensure all construction works adhere to Singapore regulatory codes, including BCA, MOM (Workplace Safety and Health), PUB, and LTA regulations.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction supervision, site inspection, QA/QC, or commissioning of large-scale building, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.
• Prior experience in Data Centre projects is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, quality control procedures, and site inspection practices.
• Familiarity with Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), Fire Protection, ICT/ELV, and Building Services systems.
• Experience witnessing and coordinating testing & commissioning activities, including FAT, SAT, IST, and integrated systems testing.
• Ability to review construction drawings, shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, RFIs, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of construction quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience identifying defects, issuing Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), and monitoring corrective actions.
• Knowledge of data centre critical infrastructure, including power distribution, UPS systems, generators, cooling systems, fire protection systems, and structured cabling is an advantage.
• Excellent site coordination skills with consultants, contractors, specialist vendors, and client representatives.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills, including preparation of inspection reports, site diaries, and progress reports.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and construction management/document control platforms.
• Willing to be based full-time on site and work within a fast-paced construction environment.

Additional Information

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