Deputy Manager, Civil & Structure

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp is seeking a coastal engineering professional for a three-year contract to lead planning, procurement and project delivery for coastal protection and related infrastructure in Singapore.

You will manage briefs, tenders and approvals, engage stakeholders and guide consultants through design and construction stages, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Civil/Environmental) or Master in Coastal Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of coastal engineering experience
• Knowledge of coastal & drainage modelling and GIS software
• Design/Design Management experience on multi-disciplinary projects a plus
• Strong written and communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Develop project briefs, requirements, technical specifications for procurement of consultancy, data collection and construction contracts for coastal protection and related works
• Plan, execute and manage the full cycle from project brief to tendering, proposal evaluation, project award and initiation
• Identify conditions in Sentosa environment and propose feasible engineering solutions
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess implications and costs of proposed strategies
• Manage and review inputs from consultants/contractors; ensure compliance with codes and contract specs
• Project management of external consultants for coastal protection, drainage and infrastructure studies and designs
• Conduct site inspections with Technical professionals to ensure works comply with drawings, specifications and safety requirements
• Develop and enhance long-term coastal protection planning strategies, assess sea-level rise risks, international best practices, data management with GIS, and plan for flood readiness
• Plan stakeholder engagement to educate and secure buy-in for SDC and Government programmes
• Liaise with PUB and other agencies for inter-agency support

Skills

Coastal engineering

GIS software

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor or higher in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master in Coastal Engineering or related field (beneficial)

Tools

Coastal & drainage modelling

GIS

Job description

What the role is

Coastal protection planning and project management

What you will be working on

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project briefs, requirements, technical specifications for the procurement of consultancy, data collection and construction contracts for projects related to coastal protection and/or building and infrastructure works.
• Plan, execute and manage the entire cycle of developing project brief, tendering, proposal evaluation processes, project award and initiation processes.
• Understand and identify the conditions and constraints in Sentosa environment and propose feasible engineering solutions
• Performing quantitative and qualitative analysis to determine implications and costs of the proposed strategies
• Manage, review and provide constructive engineering inputs to consultants and/or contractors. This includes review of both proposed permanent structure as well as temporary works and ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Project management of external consultants to carry out coastal protection, drainage and infrastructure related studies, planning and designs and including all works assigned by the supervisor.
• Where required, will conduct inspections with respective Technical professional to ensure that all works are carried out in accordance to approved drawings & specifications and complies with quality, standard requirements and contract specifications. This will include ensuring safety precautions and requirements are enforced on site.
• Develop, review and enhance long term coastal protection planning strategies for SDC, which include:
  • Identifying and assessing the risks from sea-level rise and climate change; and opportunities (eg integration of coastal protection measures with long-term land use plans);
  • Identifying and assessing overseas best practices, emerging risks, as well as other policies that may impact the proposed strategies;
  • Performing quantitative and qualitative analysis to determine implications and costs of the proposed strategies;
  • Formulating data management plan with Data Manager (GIS); and
  • Assisting operation team to plan for operational readiness on flood response
• Plan and develop stakeholder engagement plans, to educate, increase awareness and get buy-in for SDC and Government's initiatives and programmes from our stakeholders
• Liaising with and providing the necessary inter-agency support to PUB, the national Coastal Protection Agency and other agencies.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (preference in Civil and Environmental Engineering) and/or Master's Degree in Coastal Engineering, Hydro-informatics or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in coastal engineering
• Knowledge of various coastal & drainage modelling and GIS software, spatial and temporal data processing and analysis
• Design and/or Design Management experience in multi-disciplinary engineering projects or infrastructure projects would be an advantage.
• Possess strong written and communication skill in English and able to engage stakeholders from diverse background.

What we are looking for

This is a 3-year contract with the possibility of renewal. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.