Resident Technical Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION  

The Resident Technical Officer (RTO) provides full-time site supervision and technical oversight during the construction, testing, and commissioning phases of the data centre project. The RTO supports the Resident Engineer (RE) and Project Manager in ensuring that all structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialist systems are installed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, relevant codes, and data centre performance requirements. The RTO acts as the client's and consultant's site representative, monitoring construction quality, safety, workmanship, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure successful delivery of a mission-critical facility.  

Key Responsibilities

 Construction Supervision

 Conduct daily site inspections of construction activities.

 Monitor contractor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project procedures.

 Verify work is performed in accordance with applicable building codes, regulations, and permit requirements.

 Ensure construction quality meets data centre standards and reliability requirements.

 Witness critical construction activities and hold points.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Identify construction defects, deviations, or safety hazards and promptly issue Site Memos or Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to the Main Contractor.

 Review and monitor implementation of the contractor's Quality Management Plan.

 Inspect works prior to concealment and sign-off.

 Verify materials delivered to site conform to approved submittals.

 Witness factory acceptance tests (FATs) where required.

 Participate in site acceptance testing (SAT).

 Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) where deficiencies are identified.

 Verify closure of quality observations and punch-list items.

Documentation and Reporting

Review shop drawings, combined services drawings (CSD), and structural/architectural clearance for any penetrations.

Maintain meticulous site records, including daily site diaries, material delivery logs, structural inspection forms, and Request for Inspection (RFI) records.

 Maintain site inspection records.

 Prepare daily and weekly site reports.

 Track progress against construction schedules.

 Document quality observations.

 Maintain photographic records of construction.

 Review contractor inspection requests (IRs).

 Review requests for information (RFIs) and technical queries.

Coordination

 Coordinate with:

o Resident Engineer

o Design consultants

o Project Management Consultant (PMC)

o Contractors

o Specialist vendors

o Testing & Commissioning teams

o Client representatives

 Attend site coordination meetings.

 Assist in resolving technical and construction issues.

 Monitor implementation of design changes and approved deviations.

Statutory Compliance

 Ensure all construction works adhere to Singapore regulatory codes, including BCA, MOM (Workplace Safety and Health), PUB, and LTA regulations.