Technical Supervisor, Defect Management

Sime Darby Property; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Construction Defect Manager to oversee defect management and quality assurance in construction projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while maintaining high-quality outputs. You will be responsible for inspecting work trades, addressing customer disputes, and coordinating with contractors for timely resolutions. If you have a strong background in civil engineering and a passion for quality control in construction, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in construction processes and defect management.
• Strong technical expertise in building practices and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction defects and disputes, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Coordinate inspections and defect resolutions during the Defect Liability Period.

Skills

Defect Management

Construction Quality Control

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

Take charge of addressing and resolving construction defects while also managing any disputes that may arise after construction is complete. You will play a crucial role in the meticulous identification, management, and resolution of these defects, all while upholding our high-quality standards. As a vital link between contractors, clients, and project stakeholders, you will help maintain the integrity of construction projects and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

Construction

To execute the Property Development continuous quality improvement methodology in implementing incremental adjustment in operation processes, product and services with the long-term goal of improving key business metrics.

1. To prepare Lesson learnt report if required
2. To execute inspection for all work trades (C&S, M&E & Architectural) based on inspection program to deliver the end products that meet the quality requirements
3. To analyses & propose to management on improvement for selection of Contractor's & Consultant's
4. To prepare Inspection Reports and monthly schedule of Inspection
5. To monitor the Quality training carried out by the Main Contractors

Post-Construction

1. Address customer disputes during the Defect Liability Period (DLP)
2. Coordinate with contractors for timely dispute resolution
3. Validate and categorize defects in Defect Rectification Forms (DRF)
4. Prioritize defects by criticality

Accountabilities

1. Oversee defect management across all construction trades (civil, structural, architectural, MEP)

Conduct pre-handover inspections and resolve defects during the Defect Liability Period.

Requirements

Education/Professional Qualifications

1. A minimum of a Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
2. Comprehensive technical expertise in building/construction practices and quality control, with an understanding of CIS 7:2021
3. A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
4. Openness to travel as necessary

Professional Experience in Construction Processes:

1. Oversight of all phases of construction (civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical)
2. Experience in conducting quality inspections during and following the construction process

Defect Inspection and Management:

1. Ability to identify and classify defects in structural, MEP, and finishing works
2. Supervision of defect rectification efforts to ensure compliance with project standards

Team Coordination:

1. Proficient in addressing and resolving issues with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and clients
2. Management of multiple on-site defect resolution teams