Resident Technical Officer (M&E)

Responsibilities:

• Assist M&E Engineer, Superintending Officer Representation (SO Rep) in the supervision and quality assurance of construction works on site
• Provide standing supervision required by the M&E Engineer and SO Rep
• Check and ensure all installation methods, testing & commissioning and material used are in accordance with the design intent, approved drawings, and specifications, as well as in compliance to code of practice/manufacturer’s installation instructions where applicable
• Liaise with the Contractors/ sub-contractors, Resident Engineer (RE) and other Resident Technical Officers (RTO) in the coordination of site works and assist to resolve M&E issues.
• Highlight discrepancies, deviations, irregularities and feedback site progress and any critical/major issues to the M&E Engineer, SO Rep and RE.
• Monitor the progress of work on site, verify the contractors’ progress report and present the report to the Consultants in such format that the progress payment claim by the contractor can be easily evaluated.
• Verify the contractors’ progress payment claim in terms of work done and materials/equipment delivered and stored at site.
• Attend site meetings, client/consultant meetings, technical meetings, user group meetings, site inspections, testing and commissioning, etc.
• Check as-built drawings and specifications tally with site installation.
• Ensure the contractors maintain work safety, cleanliness, and tidiness of the site.
• Maintain proper and updated daily records of all works done, including records of tests, inspections, T&C, status of work, safety, site diary, material and equipment delivered to and on site, labour, dayworks, provisional quantities, etc.
• Compile Punch List or Defect List with the contractors and ensure that the contractors carry out rectification work diligently to clear all defects during the Maintenance Period.
• Aware of the potential and actual OH&S hazards of his activities at the workplace and to highlight / communicate to the PM when he knows of any irregularities. He shall be aware of his individual OH&S obligations by ensuring that he is adequately equipped with appropriate safety gears, by observing closely to all safety rules / regulations / procedures at site and by attending all relevant site safety trainings.
• Undertake any other duties related to the project as and when instructed by the consultant. team.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical or Building Services Engineering from local Polytechnic or other tertiary institutions of equivalent standing.
• Minimum eight (8) years of M&E work experience as a Resident Technical Officer. Past work experience in healthcare/residential/institutional projects is preferred.
• Conversant in local construction practices and codes for ACMV, electrical, fire protection, plumbing and sanitary services.
• Good co-ordination skills especially interfacing of M&E works with architectural and C&S works.
• Good analytical ability with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and team player.
• Able to start Q4 2024.