Resident Technical Officer (m&e)

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description


  • Study and familiarize with the whole development’s organisation, Site conditions, Conditions of Contract, Conditions of Sub-contract, M&E Specification/Drawings, Architectural, Interior, Structural and Specialist drawings, Coordination of M&E, Architectural, Interior, Structural and Specialist elements.
  • Supervise/monitor the contractors’ work to ensure that the work is carried out in compliance with the design intent, specification and quality of works required under the terms of the contract.
  • Maintain a Site Diary of events and daily surveillance.
  • Attend site progress meetings/technical meetings/consultants’ meetings.
  • Keep a close check of the contractors’ installation details of item which require specific compliance to code of practice/manufacturer’s installation instructions, e.g. fire dampers, fire-rating of ducts, etc.
  • Ensure timely submissions of shop drawings, technical submittals, samples, etc. by the sub-contractors.
  • Check and review all work/shop drawings, technical submittals and samples, etc. submitted by the contractors.
  • Monitor the progress of work on site, verify the contractors’ progress report and present the report to the PM in such format that the progress payment claim by the contractor can be easily evaluated.
  • Verify the contractors’ progress payment claim in terms of work done and materials/equipment delivered and stored at site.
  • Check that the current project drawings and documents are available at the work site and ensure that superseded copies are removed and/or suitably marked up where not destroyed.
  • Seek clarification from the PM on any apparent discrepancies between site and contract drawings, specification requirement, shop drawing, etc. before giving any directions to the contractor.
  • Record all such verbal clarification with the PM and/or contractor in the Site Diary/Record of telephone conversations and follow-up with appropriate Site Memo if no prompt action by the relevant parties become evident.
  • Refer to the PM on any urgent works which become necessary for a satisfactory and operational system but will have time and cost implication to the contract.
  • Refer to the PM for decision on any requests for additional work outside his authority.
  • Maintain site files of correspondence, documents and drawings in accordance with standard filing system for easy retrieval and reference.
  • Report to the PM where contractors’ site supervision is considered deficient for quality assurance.
  • Ensure that the contractors take appropriate precautions for the handling and preservation of equipment, materials, including all Testing and Measuring Equipment.
  • Prepare and up-date the list of outstanding/non-compliance works and submit to the PM for discussion at site meeting/technical meeting.
  • Monitor and report on the progress of installation against the integrated construction program, and prepare reports on the site progress if requested by clients.
  • Resolve site coordination problems.
  • Assist the client’s site representative in ensuring that the site and completed installation are left clean and tidy.
  • Compile relevant equipment, material, inspection and test certificates submitted by the contractors and pass them to the PM as required for the project records and the clients’ hand-over package.
  • Ensure installations are adequately completed to meet authority inspection dates.
  • Compile Punch List or Defect List with the contractors and ensure that the contractors carry out rectification work diligently to clear all defects during the Maintenance Period.
  • Witness all the inspection, testing and commissioning sessions performed by the subcontractors to ensure compliance with designs and specifications.
  • Verify results against design requirements and report and/or make recommendations to the PM.
  • Responsible to participate and support the Company’s SHEQ within their scope of duties.



  • Possess Degree in M&E Engineering / Building Engineering
  • Registered Resident Technical Officer with IES / ACES
  • Minimum 5 years experience as RTO on local projects
  • Experience in supervision of Mechanical Services installation for local Hospital/Healthcare/ Institution/ Commercial Developments would be added advantage
  • Experience in the supervision of A&A works and diversion of underground services in Singapore
  • Familiar with local codes and regulations
  • Ability to respond to technical questions
  • Commencement date : 1 November 2021
  • Contract period : estimated 19 months

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1145584
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Education
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