Resident Technical Officer (RTO) - Architectural

About the role

Citadel Search is recruiting an experienced Resident Technical Officer (Architectural) to oversee and supervise architectural works on a large-scale infrastructure project. The officer ensures compliance with approved drawings, specifications and contractual requirements, and coordinates with consultants, contractors and stakeholders on architectural and site matters throughout construction until Certificate of Works Completion (CWW) is obtained.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect architectural works on site for an MRT project, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications and details under the project and LTA regulations
• Coordinate with architectural consultants, the design team and project stakeholders on design and site matters
• Review architectural drawings and prepare Requests for Information (RFI) for discrepancies
• Monitor workmanship, materials and construction quality against approved drawings and specifications
• Follow up on inspection requests, material submissions, shop drawings, samples and mock-ups, and oversee materials and finishes
• Track defects, non-conforming works and rectification works, and monitor interfaces with structural, M&E, civil, railway and other specialist works
• Provide daily or weekly updates on contractor progress, completed works, site observations and outstanding issues, and attend site and progress meetings
• Assist in monitoring testing, completion, defects and handover of architectural works

Required profile

• Diploma or higher qualification in Architecture or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of relevant architectural experience
• Minimum 5 years of construction supervision experience on projects of similar scale and complexity; MRT, rail, infrastructure or major building projects in Singapore preferred
• Certified Resident Technical Officer (IES/ACES)
• Willingness to work 5.5 days or alternate 6 days, 8am-6pm

Required skills

• Working knowledge of architectural construction, materials, finishes and site coordination
• Familiarity with LTA requirements, specifications, submissions, inspections and construction documentation is a strong advantage
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications and shop drawings