Resident Technical Officer

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 clients and consultants 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 contractors 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.

Maintain site inspection records.

Prepare daily and weekly site reports.

Track progress against construction schedules.

Document quality observations.

Maintain photographic records of construction.

Review contractor inspection requests (IRs).

Review requests for information (RFIs) and technical queries.

Coordination

Coordinate with:

o Resident Engineer

o Design consultants

o Project Management Consultant (PMC)

o Contractors

o Specialist vendors

o Testing & Commissioning teams

o 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:

• Bachelors 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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time