Part Time Resident Technical Officer

GAIN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company in Singapore is seeking a Resident Technical Officer to oversee site inspections, ensure compliance with building regulations, and document progress in demolition and reinstatement works. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience, with fluency in Mandarin and local dialects as a plus. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills and involves working from Monday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Resident Technical Officer (RTO).
• Well conversant in local Building Control Act and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and provide daily progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Document site deviations from approved plans.
• Conduct final inspections and assist in dispute resolutions.

Skills

Accredited with IES-ACES Joint Accreditation Committee (JAC)

Fluent in Mandarin and local Chinese dialects

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Physically fit for site duties

Education

Qualification in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Job description

Contract Period: Dec 2026 to Sep 2027.

Working hours

• Monday to Saturday: 8:30am to 6:00pm (Full day)
• Total working days per month: Thirteen (13) days
• Service not required on Sundays and gazetted public holidays

Scope of Services

• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor all progress work which includes reinstatement works and provide daily progress reports
• Ensure that all works comply with relevant building codes, regulations and legislation.
• Document and report any site deviations and discrepancies from the approved as-built plans.
• Maintain records of inspections, observations, and correspondence related to all works.
• Ensure that all works are completed within the targeted timeframe.
• Conduct final inspections to verify that all works have been completed satisfactorily and that the site has been restored to its original condition.
• Assist in the resolution of any disputes or claims related to all works.
• Liaise with the existing tenants for on-site inspection.
• Provide recommendations for improvements or modifications to demolition, reinstatement processes, repair works, as necessary.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Be accredited with the IES-ACES Joint Accreditation Committee (JAC)
• Hold a qualification in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering disciplines by local or foreign educational institution, university or polytechnic
• Have at least five years (5) of experience as a Resident Technical Officer (RTO)
• Be well conversant in local Building Control Act and Regulations;
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office application, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint for the preparation of weekly progress report and documentation;
• Be physically fit to perform all site-related duties
• Require fluency in Mandarin and local Chinese dialects (e.g., Hokkien, Teochew, or Cantonese) to effectively communicate with our Mandarin- and dialect-speaking tenants and their families