Resident Technical Officer

• Department:
  Energy and natural resources

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prepare daily and weekly site reports.

Document quality observations.

Maintain photographic records of construction.

Review contractor inspection requests (IRs).

Review requests for information (RFIs) and technical queries.

• Design consultants
• Contractors
• Testing & Commissioning teams
• Client representatives

Attend site coordination meetings.

Assist in resolving technical and construction issues.

Monitor implementation of design changes and approved deviations.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimu…