[PUB-FRD] Asst Director Senior Engineer/ Executive Engineer, [Civil] FRD

[What the role is]

This is your opportunity to help shape Singapore’s future coastline at Greater Southern Waterfront with the Flood Resilience Design Department at PUB.

As an Asst Director/ Senior Engineer/ Executive Engineer in the Flood Resilience Design Department (Greater Southern Waterfront) at PUB, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing comprehensive coastal protection systems that will safeguard our island nation for generations to come.

In this pivotal role, you will work on the Greater Southern Waterfront project, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and consultants to develop integrated solutions such as the first-of-their-kind coastal barriers in the region (https://tinyurl.com/coastalbarrier) that address rising sea levels and strengthen Singapore’s national flood resilience.

[What you will be working on]

Your job role will include, but is not limited to the following:

 

• Preparing scopes of work, tender specifications, and evaluation reports, and manage the appointment of consultants and contractors
• Supporting the management of Professional Engineering Services and construction works contracts for the Greater Southern Waterfront area, to ensure timely delivery of projects within the allocated budget
• Reviewing civil and geotechnical proposals, site investigation findings, design submissions, and construction methods to ensure compliance with government agencies' requirements, standards, and contract specifications.
• Managing contractual matters, including progress payments, variations, claims and any other concerns arising during project delivery
• Coordinating, consulting, and obtaining approval from stakeholder agencies, grassroots leaders, nature & interest groups to ensure smooth implementation of coastal protection projects
• Coordinating with consultants, contractors and managing public feedback and community engagement during project implementation
• Any other duties as assigned

[What we are looking for]

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with sound knowledge of geotechnical, structural, coastal, or marine engineering.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience in marine, coastal, or reclamation projects is preferred. Candidates with no prior experience may still apply.

 

Technical competencies

• Able to apply sound engineering judgement to balance technical, operational and constructability considerations in support of project delivery and contract administration.
• Proven experience in project management and construction contract administration, including tendering and management of consultants or contractors is preferred.
• Experience in civil/geotechnical engineering for marine projects, such as ground investigation, soil improvement, or the foundations of marine structures will be an advantage.

 

Desirable characteristics

• Independent, result-oriented and self-driven team player with good interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate effectively and convey engineering concepts, design intent and drive engineering solutions
• Possesses analytical abilities to interpret data and carry out appropriate technical analysis