Jia Jin Chan

Civil Engineer with over three years of progressive site supervision and project management experience in MRT infrastructure projects. Previously worked on the advanced works package for the upcoming Cross Island Line 3 depot (CR3018 – Earthworks and Associated Works), encompassing earthworks, drainage construction, demolition, structural works, and instrumentation and monitoring. Demonstrated a strong command of technical documents and drawings review, worksite safety enforcement, and quality inspection, ensuring all works are executed in accordance with approved method statements, regulatory requirements, and contractual specifications.

Committed to deepening on-site technical expertise and broadening site supervision capabilities across a wider range of civil and structural works.

Executive Project Engineer at Land Transport Authority (LTA) (2023-12 – 2026-09)

Project: CR3018 – Earthworks and Associated Works (BCA Ref: E4147-00004-2025)

• Oversaw the installation of ERSS within the 2nd reserve line of the operational track, ensuring safe excavation support and continuity of existing rail operations.
• Reviewed Method Statements and drawings to confirm that all planned works and designs comply with statutory, stakeholder, and QPS requirements.
• Managed contractor to ensure approval from QPS is obtained for each phase of work prior to commencement.
• Supervised works on site to ensure execution aligned with approved Method Statements and relevant documents (Annex C), and monitored for possible effects on adjacent structures throughout the works.
• Oversaw construction of surface run-off discharge drains serving 11 sumps across a drainage network covering 75 ha of land and a 20,000 m³ detention tank.
• Reviewed designs and material specifications to confirm drains would be constructed to serve long-term use purposes (10-year design life).
• Oversaw the demolition of abandoned buildings on site, ensuring safe removal of structures.
• Coordinated with QPS to ensure contractor applied for NCE/POWS approvals from relevant agencies and demonstrated that planned work sequences would not impact critical utilities (600 mm GTP and 2200 mm water pipe).
• Reviewed Method Statements to verify works would be conducted in accordance with BCA requirements using appropriate equipment.
• Inspected the working area to confirm all structures were successfully removed, including substructures not reflected in as-built drawings.
• Inspected rebar installation, formwork installation, and concreting works with QPS to maintain construction quality with no issues affecting long-term structural integrity.
• Reviewed contractor's proposed material alternatives and ensured all proposed materials were tested and accepted by QPS.
• Oversaw installation of sewer pipes under operational train tracks through a box culvert.
• Reviewed contractor's Risk Assessment, provided VSS, and ensured the work area met all safety requirements so that works were carried out safely.
• Attended monthly RMF/safety committee meetings to ensure all safety risks and lessons from other projects' incidents were reflected in the contractor's Risk Assessment, CDSS, and CNSS.
• Ensured contractor practices timely permit-to-work submission and approval prior to commencement of works.
• Inspected the site daily to highlight safety lapses and followed up with contractor for quick rectifications.
• Oversaw I&M works on site, managing contractor to identify all critical structures and utilities requiring monitoring within influence zones (SRTC test track, 600 mm GTP, 2200 mm water pipe, AYE flyover, and EW line viaduct).
• Reviewed contractor's MOS and instrumentation plans to ensure appropriate instruments were chosen for all identified structures and utilities, with appropriate contingency measures planned.
• Followed up with QPS and contractor to confirm instrument readings remained within allowable limits; updated relevant agencies and stakeholders periodically.

Civil Structural BIM Engineer at WSP Consultancy Singapore (2022-09 – 2023-04)

• Modelled LOD-compliant BIM models to BIM requirements for tender projects, contributing to successful tender submissions.
• Analysed and drafted CAD drawings for tender projects, ensuring accuracy prior to submission.
• Coordinated with structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines to resolve design clashes, maintaining model and drawing integrity.
• Maintained document control by performing periodic book-keeping to identify detail inaccuracies and keep drawing versions current.

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering – Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) (2020-08 – 2023-08)

Diploma in Marine and Offshore Technology – Ngee Ann Polytechnic (2016-04 – 2017-05)