Resident Technical Officer (Architectural / Structural) (RTO)

W ARCHITECTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local architecture firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced site supervisor to oversee various projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of site experience, effective communication skills, and proficiency in safety codes. This role involves close collaboration with contractors and regular reporting to the Resident Engineer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of site experience, especially in healthcare projects.
• Understanding of local building regulations and safety criteria.
• Able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review works for compliance with contract drawings.
• Report progress and performance to the Resident Engineer.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety assurance systems.

Skills

Site supervision

Compliance with safety regulations

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

BIM knowledge

Education

Accredited with IES-ACES JAC

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Review and check that all works comply fully with contract drawings and documents, and approved shop drawings.
• Report to Resident Engineer regularly on progress of works and evaluate the ongoing performance of contractor and brief project team accordingly.
• Work closely with Resident Engineer to ensure all regulatory authorities requirements are complied with and implemented.
• Implement and sustain the site supervision quality & safety assurance system.
• Understand and interpret drawings and contract documents, and resolve site and technical issues.
• Spot and foresee potential issues, and preempt abortive works by identifying non-compliance at an early stage, followed by close coordination with QP to resolve the details for timely progress of works.
• Carry out regular site checks on contractors and ensure compliance with health and work safety per MOM regulations.
• Attend site progress, technical, client-consultant, variation, coordination meetings etc., with the project team and client.
• Ensure that proper site documentation for ongoing works, site meetings, safety records, method statements, shop drawings, as-built submissions etc., are well managed and relayed.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in carrying out supervision works on site and also assist in supervising & co-ordination with M & E RTO for example.
• Quality control of architectural works in particular such as inspecting materials and workmanship of works carried out on site.
• Assist in the review of contractor's method statements and working procedures and ensure that contractor proceeds in accordance with approved method statement.
• Prepare defects snagging list, monitor the progress of rectification works and ensure all the defects are satisfactorily rectified.
• To ensure all the contractor’s works are in statutory compliance.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of site experience in the supervision of various types of developments. Experience healthcare project and architectural trades supervision an added advantage.
• Must be accredited with the IES-ACES Joint Accreditation Committee (JAC)
• Possess a complete understanding of local regulations/ codes for building projects, and complying with BCA's criteria for buildability and safety assurance systems.
• A good team player with effective communication skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Able to work overtime when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Knowledge of BIM and VDC capabilities will be an added advantage.
• Contract period: 30 months, subject to extension.