Resident Technical Officer, Water Drainage Works

About the role

Jacobs is looking for a Resident Technical Officer to supervise drainage improvement works at Bedok North and Bedok Town Park. The post is based at the Bedok First Subsidiary Drain (Bedok North area, Bedok Town Park) and involves full-time on-site supervision, including night work and weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the execution of construction works, including temporary works for replacement and diversion of canals and drains.
• Ensure works follow drawings and specifications, including emergency repairs to utilities, pipelines, structures, roads, land, properties or trees damaged by the drain or diversion work.
• Monitor the contractor's progress and performance and keep proper site records.
• Take photos of the worksite and update the client daily by email or WhatsApp with properly labelled photos.
• Inspect and supervise diversion and replacement works full time, including night work, weekends and public holidays as required.
• Verify the contractor's CCTV live video feeds and inspection reports.
• Maintain site records such as attendance records of the PM, RTO, STO and professional engineers, contractor personnel, diaries, schedules, inspection checklists, approvals for concreting, and test records.

Required profile

• RTO registration with BCA/IES with at least 2 years of relevant experience supervising infrastructure works in Singapore.
• Minimum diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent, recognised by the Commissioner of Building Control.
• Mandatory safety training, the "Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course" or equivalent from an MOM-approved provider.

What we offer

• 44 working hours (5.5 days) per week.
• 24-month fixed-term contract, subject to renewal.
• Flexible working arrangements and support for onsite employees.