Job role:
- The Senior Civil and Structural Engineer drives the overall execution of projects based on project requirements. Candidate reviews designs, specifications, calculations, and other submittals, and oversees the project assessment phases.
- Candidate ensures the designs and models developed are in accordance with project requirements. Candidate leads the tendering processes and manages a team of engineers and ensures continuous performance improvement.
- The candidate may also be expected to perform the responsibilities of a Qualified Person in accordance with the Building Control Act.
- The Senior Civil and Structural Engineer possesses excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- The candidate is adept in civil and structural practices and is skilled in project management.
- The candidate possesses leadership skills and is an effective communicator.
- The candidate is required to work both in the office and at project sites.
Job description:
Critical Work Functions – Define project scope and requirements
- Review the outcomes of feasibility studies
- Review the proposed solutions
- Develop risk management plans and risk controls
- Review project scope and requirements in alignment with relevant stakeholder objectives
- Assist the PD/PM in overseeing the construction activities and progress, planning, implementation, and monitoring work schedules in accordance with the master and detailed work program
- Able to deal with PE and C&S consultants, e.g., understand C&S drawing and spec for building, propose structure VE, review structure design and calculation by C&S consultant
- Able to study and discuss any technical issue with consultants and specialist subcontractors to work out practical solutions with a background in construction work
Critical Work Functions – Drive design development
- Review conceptual designs based on project requirements
- Review schematic designs for project viability
- Review structural loads and stresses calculations
- Review detailed designs based on technical feasibility and alignment with project requirements
- Review engineering analysis models for design and engineering conflicts to determine the impact on the timeframe for completion
- Review legislative submissions for all project stages
- Drive implementation of environmental sustainability and green building strategies
Critical Work Functions –Drive tendering processes
- Participate in the initial planning and bidding processes, including reviewing environmental factors, government regulations, construction costs, and risk analysis reports to prepare a comprehensive study on all relevant design factors
- Review quantitative estimates for project costs and resources with technical experts
- Review project schedules, resource requirements and project success metrics
- Review contractual and tender terms in alignment with requirements and negotiated terms
- Review contractors' and subcontractors' tender bids
Critical Work Functions –Oversee project execution
- Review contractors' and subcontractors' work against project requirements and quality standards*
- Review drawings, plans, and change orders to verify the structural integrity of materials and designs and perform complex calculations and use modelling methods to ensure correct results
- Ensure progress in accordance with the schedule, quality standards are maintained, site inspections are carried out and technical/drawing issues are resolved on time
- Review the results of testing and commissioning for successful project handovers
- Review the defect resolutions
- Review as-built designs for accuracy
Critical Work Functions –Manage people and organisational functions
- Re-prioritise work activities and manpower allocation to mitigate delays in project delivery
- Identify areas for technical and business management training and development
- Liaise with consultants/authorities on drawing and technical issues and coordinate the site activities with subcontractors
- Provide guidance to supervisors in relation to site works
- Monitor achievement of key project milestones
- Monitor financial health of daily operations
- Develop relationships with prospective clients for business development opportunities
- Review resolution of variations and liquidated damages
- Ensure site safety and prepare safe work procedures with safety personnel
Job requirements:
- Recognized Degree in Building Construction Management, Civil and/or Structural Engineering, building discipline or equivalent
- Minimum 5-7 years experience in Singapore Construction Industry, high rise commercial building / mixed development project is preferred
- Knowledge in BIM
- Must be familiar with the Singapore Construction Industry Code of Practice, rules, and regulations in accordance with the Professional Engineers Act; Resident Engineer Accreditation; Resident Technical Engineer Accreditation; Building Control Act; Fire Safety Act & Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act
Desired attributes:
- Analytical: enjoy analysing things from all angles and thinking of ways to make things better
- Inquisitive: Always staying on top of developments in the industry and keeping abreast of new research and ideas
- Safety conscious: Recognise hazards, safety risks and unsafe practices at the workplace in relation to products/services, placing safety as a top priority for self and others
- Structured and Systematic: Work in an orderly manner and in compliance with procedures, regulatory and safety requirements
- Team player: Understand that each person is a part of a larger team working together to bring about the success of any project
