Fire Protection Supervisor

Requirements

• Minimum NITEC / Higher NITEC / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Fire Safety Engineering, or related discipline.
• Relevant trade certificates, safety certificates, or fire protection system training will be an advantage.
• Must have direct site supervision experience in the construction industry, preferably in M&E contracting.
• Experience in fire protection services installation, including sprinkler system, hosereel system, wet/dry riser system, fire pump room works, clean agent system, fire extinguishers, and related pipework installations.
• Familiar with Singapore Fire Code, SCDF requirements, approved shop drawings, method statements, inspection and testing procedures.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, CSD drawings, schematic diagrams, specifications, and coordination drawings.
• Basic computer literacy, including MS Office, email correspondence, site reporting, and digital site management platforms.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant site supervision experience in fire protection services for building construction projects.
• Good understanding of fire protection installation sequence, material control, quality checks, testing and commissioning requirements.
• Able to plan and supervise workers / subcontractors to meet project schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
• Able to coordinate with other M&E trades, architectural, structural, and builder's works teams.
• Hands-on, responsible, disciplined, and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Good communication skills with site staff, subcontractors, consultants, RTOs, and main contractor representatives.
• Able to identify site constraints, clashes, access issues, and installation problems early, and escalate when necessary.
• A team player who is proactive, accountable, and results-oriented.

Additional Information

Duties & responsibilities: Supervise and coordinate daily fire protection installation works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. Plan and monitor site activities to ensure timely completion in line with the project schedule. Coordinate with subcontractors and other trades to resolve site clashes, access constraints, and installation issues. Inspect and verify installation works, including piping systems, supports, valves, sprinkler systems, hosereels, risers, fire pumps, and associated equipment. Ensure approved materials are properly delivered, stored, and installed. Assist in material requisition, quantity verification, site measurements, and progress tracking. Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, progress, safety compliance, and housekeeping. Prepare site reports, including progress updates, manpower records, and inspection status. Arrange and attend inspections with consultants, RTOs, main contractors, and relevant authorities. Support testing and commissioning activities, including pressure testing, flushing, flow testing, pump testing, and system readiness checks. Follow up on inspection comments, defects, punch list items, and non-conformances until closure. Assist in verifying subcontractor progress claims based on actual site progress. Report site issues, delays, variations, and coordination matters promptly to the Project Manager / Engineer. Maintain proper records of inspections, testing, progress, deliveries, and project documentation. Support handover, as-built verification, defect rectification, and project close-out activities. Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager / Management.

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