RESIDENT TECHNICAL OFFICER (RTO)

Your tasks

The RTO(s) shall supervise works involving the following disciplines:

i. Architectural

ii. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering

iii. Civil / Structural engineering

1) To oversee the commencement, implementation, completion and handing over of all items of work included in the contract.

2) To ensure the building and its related works are constructed as per Contract Documents and Site Instructions.

3) To carry out site supervision, inspection and monitor progress of the works on site and any off-site manufacturing facilities as instructed by the Qualified Person (QP) so as to ensure that works are constructed to required quality, accuracy and according to the programme and report any delays immediately.

4) To check that the main contractor executes all required preliminaries items and to report if there are any discrepancy.

5) To check all drawings, specifications and bills of quantities for discrepancies and report to the QP.

6) To attend to main contractor’s queries on site and co-ordinate works of the main contractor and all subcontractors and refer any problem to the QP immediately.

7) To assist in the overall co-ordination of the structural, architectural and M&E works, and assist the project manager to oversee overall execution of the project until completion and subsequent handing over.

8) To monitor all instructions issued by the QP and follow up on formal Site Instruction from him.

9) To liaise with local authorities for laying and turning on of services.

10) To provide standing supervision as per Building Control Act for all applicable structural works and as and when directed by the QP.

11) To attend all site and technical meetings.

12) To check service routes and contractor’s setting out and report any deviations to the QP.

13) To bring to the notice of the QP immediately upon the discovery of any item of work not properly done or which requires their attention and also any detection, suspicion or information of malpractices or activities which are detrimental to them and the Authority.

14) To check on the quality and quantity of materials delivered to site to ensure that they are of the model, brand and make of that specified in the Contract. Report to the QP of any materials and equipment that are not conforming to the contract specifications of the renovation works.

15) To verify reports and claims submitted by the main contractor and subcontractors.

16) To maintain proper and updated daily records of all works done including records of tests, inspections, status of work, safety, site diary, material on site and equipment on site, labour force, dayworks, provisional items or provisional quantities, etc. All site record books are to be returned to the Authority on completion of the renovation contract.

17) To ensure and keep records that the Project Quality Plan is executed and implemented.

18) To keep accurate record of variations as instructed or approved by the QP.

19) To maintain a set of updated drawings on site.

20) To inspect and take over completed works and report defects and to ensure that all works are constructed in a quality manner with quality materials and equipment.

21) To ensure contractors maintain the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the site.

22) To monitor and inspect the Main Contractor’s works for compliance with Building Control Act and Regulations, Codes of Practices and requirements of building authorities and government agencies, such as BCA, LTA, NEA, NParks, PUB, SCDF and public utility agencies/service providers such as SPPG, SingTel, StarHub, where applicable.

23) To undertake any other duties related to the project as and when instructed by the QP.

24) The RTO shall not stop contractor’s work nor instruct contractor to demolish any part of work. Should it be necessary to stop contractor’s work in case of emergency, the RTO shall inform the QP immediately.

25) To follow up with the list of defects and to supervise the proper rectifications and completion of all defects for the works.

26) The RTO shall monitor the progress of the works and notify the QP and the Authority of all possible delays and their likely effect on the overall period of the work and shall propose all necessary actions to minimize any such delays.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience of RTO(s) i. Accredited by the Joint Accreditation Committee (JAC) of the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) and the Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES); and

ii. Have relevant working experience in civil/structural site supervision with capabilities and experience in supervising the following works:

a. Architectural;

b. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering; and

c. Civil/structural engineering.

Other

The working hours shall be

• Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm (including 1 hour lunch break)
• Saturday: 8.30am to 12.30pm

A total of 44hrs per work week.