PROJECT ENGINEER, CIVIL
1. Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labor force and the work of any subcontractors of assigned construction projects
2. Provide technical advice on construction sites for subcontractors, technicians and lower-level workers.
3. Ensuring that health and safety environment policies are strictly adhered to on site.
4. Ensuring equipment and procedures comply with safety regulations.
5. Maintain and interpret site drawings, topographical drawings, construction drawings, rebar drawing and rebar schedules.
6. Ensure works are carried out as per the contract drawings and specifications.
7. Maintain records, site diary, quality assurance documentation, site instructions, as-built drawings and shop drawings.
8. Prepare status, risk, resources/materials report as required
9. Ensure timelines and project specifications are met.
10. Liaising with other engineers, surveyors, site admin, foreman and sub-contractors.
11. Interpreting drawings and guiding artisans to achieve a set goal.
12. Checking plans, quantities and drawings to ensure accuracy
13. Resolving any technical queries and other problems that may crop up.
14. Supervise surveyors and interpret surveying data.
15. Set out, level and survey the site.
16. Check plans, review drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
17. Ensure that all materials used, and work performed are in accordance with the specifications
18. Manage, monitor and interpret the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect.
19. Liaise with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws
20. Communicate with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress of work.
Qualifications
· 8 years of active work experience in a reputable organization
- · First degree in civil engineering from an accredited university
- · Professional Membership in the Engineering field is desirable (COREN, NSE)
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- · Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
- · Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
- · Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- · Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads
- · Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
- · communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals, e.g. construction managers, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, architects, designers, other engineers
- · organisation skills and a methodical approach to work
- · strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- · accuracy and attention to detail
- · negotiation skills
- · strong teamworking skills
- · excellent IT skills
- · flexibility
- · project-management skills
- State-issued certification or engineering license
- In-depth knowledge of engineering, technology, building, construction, and design.
- Proficient in the use of computer aided design (CAD) software, High attention to details.
- Familiar with scientific analysis software as well as graphics and map creation software
- Proven track record for managing personnel and material resources.
- Exemplary critical thinking, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills
- Strong time management and project management skills
- Dedication to learning new concepts and strategies
- Knowledge of relevant building and health and safety legislation