Resident Building Services Engineer (RBSE) shall be:
- a resident building services engineer in building services engineering inspection; and
- a member of a professional institution recognized for corporate membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineer (Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services discipline) or equivalent and shall have at least three (3) years relevant post-qualification local experience
Duties
- The RBSE shall carry out his/ her duties as specified in the Client’s Requirements and as required by the CM. The responsibilities of RBSE shall mainly focus on quality control and to resolve issues between design and site works of building services installations, and follow the accepted construction plan. The duties and responsibilities of the RBSE shall include, but not limited to, the followings: -
- Supervise Building Services Inspection Team for the participation of mock up inspections (e.g. Timber mock up, Sample flat inspection etc) and factory inspections (e.g. LV switchboard acceptance tests, Open-up flush water pump test, Open-up to panel wall etc) and lead Building Services Inspection Team to coordinate with Specialist Sub-contractors for carrying out any necessary works;
- Oversee, inspect, test and examine the materials used, the workmanship, the installation method and procedure employed by the Contractor for all building services works, including works manufactured / fabricated off site with the assistance of the site supervisory staff;
- Check and endorse the materials used and workmanship employed by the Contractor for all building services works are in compliance with the Client’s Requirements, the Specification, approved drawings, Approved Design and construction procedures and testing and commissioning procedures;
- Check and ensure only the approved drawings are used for installation /construction;
- Identify defective or sub-standard building services works, materials and workmanship which do not comply with the Client’s Requirements, the Specification, approved drawings, Accepted Design, construction procedures and testing and commissioning procedures, and to co-ordinate and witness the performance of appropriate tests and remedial works on the defective or substandard building services works;
- Review, validate and endorse the T&C reports, shop drawings, materials, samples, method statements, etc. submitted from the Contractor;(g) Provide comments to the T&C reports, shop drawings, materials samples, method statements, etc. and arrange necessary rectification works;
- Coordinate with Building Services Design Team on the necessary defect rectification works;
- Resolve and report design or installation problems or site difficulties in building services works on Site arising from unforeseen circumstances;
- Coordinate with the Contractor, his domestic sub-contractors and/or Specialist Sub-contractors to identify clashes, conflicts between different building services sub-trades and structure etc., and resolve the associated site problems;
- Comment and monitor the installation programme submitted by Specialist Sub-contractors with reference to the Master Programme;
- Monitor the progress of work, follow up on outstanding items and remedial actions by the Contractor and to produce timely information in advance of construction / installation to avoid delay;
- Communicate with the CM and submit monthly report to the CM on progress and quality of building services works;
- Report to the CM immediately any issues that affect time and quality of the works that require special attention of the CM together with any remedial solution proposed;
- Ensure the building services works are performed accordingly to the installation programme with minimum disruption, and in cases of action involving variations to design and potential abortive works, consult the Building Services Design Team and report to the CM;
- Oversee site records on building services works, and co-ordinate the checking of building services works with the assistance of site supervisory team;
- Participate in resolving any dispute arising from Utility Undertakings, Building Services Specialist Sub-contractors, other contractors, Client’s departments, other government departments, etc. on issues relating to building services installations;
- Review and fine tune the design and shop drawings with the Contractor to match with the actual site condition;
- Monitor and forecast site supervision resources for building services works and advise the CM on the appropriate planning and action plans to optimize the utilization of the resources;
- Agree with the Specialist Sub-contractors on the pre-requisite items for key inspections e.g. approved drawings, materials / equipment, calibration certificates of testing instrument, etc. in advance of the commencement of relevant work / inspection;
- Monitor, witness and check all the testing and commissioning works and to keep proper record with the assistance of Building Services Inspection Team;
- Monitor the co-ordination of building services works requirements in connection with builder’s works, report on the consequential changes to the building services design, and produce sketch plans and working drawings and to resolve site problems with design solution;
- Check, supervise and inspect existing building services termination of the whole Site as required in this Contract;
- Provide technical advice upon request for all temporary works, interfacing works, utilities termination, decommissioning and diversion works of the whole Site as required in this Contract;
- Attend regular and ad-hoc meetings;
- Assist the preparation of design and estimation in compliance with the Specification in collaboration with the allied disciplines;
- Assist the CM in any site investigation, and prepare report on the acceptance or otherwise of the use of materials, installations and testing & commissioning works;
- Assist in the monitoring and reporting of the performance of the building services Specialist Sub-contractors;
- Supervise and manage the Building Services Inspection Team;
- Review, validate and endorse the Quality Plan and, Inspection, Test and Approval Plans (ITAP), that are submitted by the Contractor, to ensure the fulfilment of Building Services Site Inspection Guide (DBSI), all HD’s quality documents, the Client’s Requirements and requirements stipulated in all parts of this Contract;
- Check and ensure only accepted shop drawings and materials / equipment are used for construction;
- Check all documents prepared by the Contractor and/or his Special Sub-contractors for statutory submissions, utilities submissions, BEAM Plus submission and etc. prior to submission to authorities;
- Witness the T&C of building services installations in accordance with the requirements of this Contract, and ensure all T&C to be conducted with satisfaction before all statutory inspection;
- Attend and coordinate joint inspection and handover meetings with Estate Management Division (EMD) of the HD and other government departments for entrustment works, for the T&C of building services installations;
- Supervise and witness the special tests in accordance with the requirements of this Contract, including but not limited to Bench Test for CABD equipment, as required by the CM;
- Participate in the regular site safety, health and environmental checking and meetings;
- Participate in the site environmental compliance checking;
- Ensure all building services installation works are in full compliance with the approved safety plan and environmental plan;
- Monitor budget and conduct financial forecast, and provide necessary assistance in processing payment and claims;
- Provide support in answering public, press, tenant and government parties inquiries and complaints handling (i.e. CRMS);
- Properly record and maintain all relevant correspondences and documentation of the management systems to meet the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001, as appropriate to conform with HD’s quality standard requirement;
- Lead the Building Services Inspection Team to coordinate with the Contractor and/or his Specialist Sub-contractors to carry out energy measurement for communal areas of domestic buildings at a prescribed interval (i.e. within one year after completion of domestic blocks and when the mass intake of tenants is mostly completed), in accordance with relevant HD procedural manuals and technical guides. Check and ascertain the points of measurement correspond to the items delineated in the Energy Estimation endorsed by BSDRP(DB2). The RBSE shall refer to the template stipulated in Appendix BS-09 to this Part D of the Client’s Requirements for the submission of Building Services Energy Measurement Report for Communal Area of Domestic Block to the satisfaction of CM;
- Review handover documents submitted by the Contractor, including but not limited to Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manual, as-built drawings, design records with calculations, certificates of warranty, test reports and etc. for handover to the future maintenance agents and EMD of the HD;
- Report any incidents / reportable accidents on site to the CM; Undertake any other duties in connection with the site construction activities as and when required by the CM;
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