SAf Technologist

Division               Water Infrastructure,

REPORTS TO

Section Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing professional and technical services on projects within the Functional group and for providing assistance to the Finance Manager, Section Manager and Professionals/Consultants in the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop increased design ability and quality

• Draft technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality

• Provide technical solutions and develop appreciation of outcomes

• Able to present / represent their technical work

• Develop understanding of Functional Unit technologies and markets

• Supervises small team of Engineers/Technologist

• Quality assurance throughout the project life cycle

• Manage sub-consultants

• Communicate with the client on general matters

• Work on multiple projects/contracts at the same time

• Draft and implement Works Authorisations/ Variation Orders

• Asses Contractor’s claims and draft recommendations/ rulings/ determinations

• Coordinate tasks and staff

• Provide support for the verification of subconsultants invoices

• Provide technical support to other FG’s

• Develop and maintain existing client relationships and maintain good client satisfaction

• Assist in the financials and financial management/planning of projects

• Do forecasting and revenue recognition

• Assist in marketing and development approach in developing work or being aware of what projects are likely to come up from clients- generate repeat business

• Assist in winning and delivering projects and new work for the section

• Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget

• Mentoring graduates

• Work allocation to the team members and ensuring effective utilisation of team members

• Managing all or sections of projects

• Submission of EOIs, RFQ’s, tenders and Proposals for the section and to provide input into large infrastructure projects as required

• Indirectly responsible for controlling specific project budgets

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Professionalism

• Quality and timeliness of reporting

• Technical Delivery

• Planning of workload to meet deadlines

• Knowledge and implementation of SMEC’s systems and procedures

• Brand awareness and SMEC cultural development

• Reporting to meet project and internal requirements

• Business development

• Develop and foster client relationships

• Bulk Pipeline design experience will be an added advantage.

• Pumpstation design experience will be an added advantage.

• Good knowledge of local market

• Master’s degree will be an added advantage

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/college in Civil Engineering

• Minimum 6 years, but ideally 10+ years of experience

• Relevant Professional Registration

• Ability to effectively write reports

• Professional delivery and appearance to ensure SMEC image is maintained

• Courteous and business orientated manners when communicating with stakeholders to foster and promote good working relations

• Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment

• Project financial knowledge, budgeting, forecasting and invoicing

We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!