Our Tuas Water Reclamation Plant (TWRP) Project team is hiring a Lead Resident Engineer. This is a 5-day on-site role based at Tuas Nexus.

Essential Responsibilities:

Under general supervision of a Project / Construction Manager and Chief Resident Engineer, evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering and construction management and supervision techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Under general supervision of a Project Manager /Construction Manager, carry out general contract administration and management
Manage and supervise Resident Engineer(s) and Resident Technical Officer(s) (RTO) assigned to the project.
With additional experience within one area, the individual is expected to assist in the design of larger and more complex assignments
Provides leadership and accountability for the implementation, and measurable performance, of the Jacobs Beyond Health and Safety Program.

Job Specification:

Building Control Act

Carry out the duties and responsibilities in accordance to the Building Control Act as the Qualified Site Supervisor (RE) on record for the supervision of the works
Incumbent needs to be a registered Resident Engineer (RE) with IES - JAC.
Work under the direction of CRE / QPS overseeing all CSA works.
Provides leadership to the site supervision team
Refer to Best Practices for QSS (attached)

Construction supervision and Management

Work under the direction of the Construction Manager
Review and understand CSA scope, BIM, specifications and drawings for all CSA works.
Understand and follow plans, procedures, workflows, systems and tools for the supervision of TWRP.
Work with the BIM model for the CSA and coordination with other MEICA works.
Provide regular updates to the CRE on related technical and engineering issues
Work closely with Construction Managers to understand the technical and engineering issues facing each contract, prioritize and work closely with each CM team to resolve the issues
Provide technical leadership to RE / RTO on all related technical and engineering issues.
Enforce specifications and codes of practice
Liaise closely with CRE/QPS and design team on the review and approval of contractor submissions including calculations, models, drawings, materials, method statements, workmanship, etc
Ensure consistent and thorough submittal reviews of the Contractors submission have been done throughout the submittal approval process.
Ensure inspection documentation fully complies with local authorities and project requirements
Verify that safety and environmental standards and risks are addressed in submittal reviews and monitor safety and environmental during construction, installation, testing and commissioning.
Provide technical input and assistance in contract-related matters
Liaise and coordinate relevant technical issues with LREs of other disciplines
Ensure the adequacy of engineering, inspection, and testing functions for all contracts
Define and oversee special inspection and testing requirements and ensure coordination of these efforts across all contracts
Ensure that consistent quality standards and conformance with design plans and specifications are maintained across all contracts.
Ensure the contractors documentation of their works meet the required project standards.
Periodical checks of site record maintained by RTO to ensure records are up to date and in good order.
Keep abreast of monthly Work Progress Reports
When requested, work with the QS to provide an independent assessment of the RTO's certification of the value of work completed and recommendation of progress payments to be made to Contractor
Ensure that the use of compatible materials and equipment is well coordinated.
Attendance in meetings, discussions with clients, contractors and to lead in technical discussions
Provide advice on any training needs of the RTOs.
Provide input on performance assessments for RTOs
Create and maintain registry of drawings, records and reports for the construction works, including drafting of weekly / monthly progress reports, incident reports, construction non - conformance reports etc.
Under the general guidance of the Project Manager, be able to lead site progress and working level technical meetings
Provide oversight of contractor's overall programme.
Provide pro -active and timely update to conflicts to schedules which may cause delays
Maintain and update project change log, draft Potential Change Notices
Maintain and update records of changes to contract drawings and specifications
Provide pro - active and timely updates to issues which may give rise to contractor's claims for variations
Assist in review Contractor's Variation claims
Check and certify quantities and contractor's progress payment claims. Maintain close communication with Construction Manager to resolve outstanding contractor's claims

Safety & Environmental Management

Pro - active participation and provision of value - added inputs to the Contractor's Safety Management System
Pro - active participation as an observer in the Contractor's Safety Committee Meeting. This shall include leading and participation of regular safety inspections
Pro - active surfacing and highlighting of safety issues, including issuance of safety violation notices
Provide oversight on Contractor's Erosion Control Plan and report on effectiveness of Contractor's ECM

Other project specific requirements:

Provide oversight of contractor's public relations / outreach plan, including attending periodic meetings with public agencies / residents
Provide oversight of project permitting requirements, including liaison and coordination with public agencies for the purposes of securing construction permits and approvals

To be a successful candidate, you shall possess:

Bachelor in Engineering in Civil / Structural, from an approved university (under BCA's list of accepted university for RE registration).
Registration as Resident Engineer with IES - JAC.
Minimum 10 years of relevant construction experience, with large infrastructural projects in Singapore.
Experience with PUB Water projects will be an added advantage.
Experience working with BIM / 3D models will be an added advantage.

Please note: Jacobs complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), including the prevailing guidelines on recruitment. All qualified applicants will be considered for the position regardless of age, race, religion, language, nationality, marital status, or family responsibilities.

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