
Chief Resident Engineer
Bureau Veritas Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Singapore • Singapore
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Job Level
About the role
- Project Leadership & Oversight
- Serve as the primary on-site engineering authority for assigned airport projects
- Direct and coordinate resident engineering teams across multiple work streams
- Manage daily construction/inspection activities aligned with project schedules and budgets
- Ensure adherence to Bureau Veritas standards, methodologies, and quality protocols
- Technical & Compliance Management
- Conduct inspections and testing of airport infrastructure (runways, taxiways, terminals, hangars, systems)
- Verify compliance with aviation regulations (FAA, ICAO, local authorities) and applicable standards (ASTM, ACI, IBC)
- Review design documents, specifications, and construction methods for regulatory alignment
- Document findings and prepare technical reports for stakeholders
- Quality Assurance & Safety
- Implement and monitor quality control procedures on-site
- Identify and escalate non-conformances with corrective action recommendations
- Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and project-specific safety requirements
- Conduct site safety audits and incident investigations as needed
- Stakeholder Management
- Serve as primary point of contact between Bureau Veritas, airport operators, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Communicate project status, findings, and recommendations clearly to diverse audiences
- Facilitate coordination between multiple project teams and consultants
- Manage client expectations and resolve technical disputes professionally
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain comprehensive project records, inspection logs, and test data
- Prepare progress reports, compliance certifications, and final project documentation
- Ensure all records meet aviation industry documentation standards and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 10+ years of civil/structural engineering experience
- 5+ years as resident engineer or on-site leadership role
- 3+ years of airport infrastructure project experience
- Strong knowledge of construction inspection, testing protocols, and quality assurance
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills
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Hard Skills & Tools
civil engineeringconstruction inspectiontesting protocolsquality assuranceproject managementregulatory compliancetechnical reportingsafety auditsnon-conformance managementdesign document review
Soft Skills
project leadershipcommunicationteam leadershipstakeholder managementconflict resolutioncoordinationclient managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsprofessionalism
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license