Resident Technical Officer(RTO)- CIVIL & STRUCTURAL

Job Roles & Responsibilities

1. Night Shift Site Supervision

• Oversee all night-shift construction activities related to underground utilities (SPPG, Telecom, Water, Sewer).

• Ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, and according to approved drawings and specifications.

• Monitor night excavation, pipe laying, duct installation, and road reinstatement.

2. Quality Control & Technical Compliance

• Check and verify pipe alignment, levels, gradient, and bedding during night operations.

• Conduct inspections for jointing, duct installation, backfilling, and compaction.

• Ensure all works comply with quality standards and authorities Codes of Practice.

  3. Safety & Risk Management (Night Operations)

  • Ensure strict compliance with WSH regulations, PTW, and safe work procedures during night works.

  • Monitor high-risk activities such as deep excavation, confined space, lifting, and heavy machinery movement.

  • Ensure adequate lighting, traffic safety, and safe access routes during night shift.

  4. Documentation & Reporting

  • Prepare night shift daily reports, inspection records, manpower & machinery logs.

  • Document any issues, delays, NCRs, or safety incidents occurring during night activities.

  • Provide detailed handover reports to the day-shift RTO/Engineer for continuity of work.
    
    5. Coordination & Communication

    • Coordinate with night-shift supervisors, foremen, subcontractors, traffic marshals, and utility contractors.

    • Liaise with Resident Engineer (RE), Project Engineer, and authority representatives when required.

    • Attend night-site inspections with consultants or authorities (SPPG, PUB, LTA, IMDA).

    6. Technical Support & Problem Solving

    • Identify and report technical issues such as underground utility clashes, soft ground, or alignment conflicts.

    • Provide immediate support to resolve on-site challenges to avoid delays and rework.

    • Ensure existing utilities are protected during night excavation.
      
      7. Compliance & Authority Standards

      • Ensure all night works comply with relevant authority requirements:

        • SPPG - Power Cables / Ducts

        • PUB - Water & Sewer

        • IMDA - Telecom Ducts

        • LTA - Road Opening & Reinstatement

      • Verify proper barricading, signage, and traffic management during night operation