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AECOM Resident Engineer - Cable stay bridges, Marine bridges, Grade separated junctions and Highway works in Manama, Bahrain
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Job Description
Job Summary
AECOM is seeking Resident Engineer for highways and bridges project to be based on site in Bahrain. The Resident Engineer (RE) will lead the site team and is responsible for managing the services' scope to ensure that the site activities are executed by following the construction documents and specifications and in compliance with Ministry of Works requirements.
Job Duties
Reporting to the Senior Resident Engineer (SRE) or the Manager - Civil Construction, the Resident Engineer (RE) will lead the site team and is responsible for managing the services' scope to ensure that the site activities are executed by following the construction documents and specifications.
The RE will liaise with all relevant Authorities and the Client, in regards to site-related requirements.
The RE is responsible for developing strong client relationships to secure new opportunities and additional work.
The RE will have overall accountability for all activities within site, both in terms of the staff and the management of the Contractor's Contract.
Supervises quality assurance inspection staff and sub-consultants to verify the work is performed in compliance with the plans and specifications;
Assumes the role of the Engineer's Delegate in administering the Contract Administration.
Monitors and assumes responsibility for the safety of AECOM’s staff and Contractors.
Coordinates and communicates with the Client, Authorities and Contractor's personnel.
Processes daily project documentation and construction observations.
Prepares, issues and tracks Contractor’s Non-Conformance reports.
Reviews Inspectors’ and Sub-consultants’ Daily Work Reports.
Prepares correspondence to the Contractor and Client.
Expedites approval permits with Authorities in case of delays.
Leads Weekly Progress Meetings with the Client, Contractor and other team members.
Maintains project documents by following Company and Client requirements.
Negotiates Change Orders with the Contractor on behalf of the Client.
Makes recommendations to the Client for Change Order acceptance.
Reviews and Approves Contractor’s monthly invoice submittals, including the quantity of work completed and associated value.
Prepares and reviews monthly project status updates.
Supervises and trains the Assistant Resident Engineer and the inspector of works
Liaises with Head Office for resource planning throughout the project.
Checks and certifies progress payments to the Client.
Checks personnel, equipment and material costs for all Variation Orders and Changes Orders required under the Contract terms.
Reviews requests for additional compensation and time extensions.
Prepares Variation Orders for all ‘Additional’ and ‘New’ works.
Prepares the Monthly Report.
Monitors overall site safety by monitoring activities, meetings, reviews, safety violations, rectification measures, and accident reports are included in the Monthly Progress Report.
When necessary, determines the true cost of additions or credits due to the Client and recommends appropriate action.
Inspects safety conditions and informs the Clients of construction safety violations and follow up action to be taken.
Manages the project team and assumes all people management responsibilities such as daily timekeeping, performance management, annual performance review and the development and mentoring of staff.
Should know FIDIC based contracts or equivalent.
Has a sound understanding of Technical Specifications.
Performs other duties assigned by the Manager.
Qualifications
Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
MSC in Engineering, PMI/PMP preferred
Specific Skills Required
Having relevant experience in supervising cable stay bridges, marine bridges, grade separated junctions and highway works. This experience is the determining factor for this reole
Have working knowledge in supervising works as applicable
Management experience with the ability to lead a team and communicate and interact with all other infrastructure disciplines
Client coordination
Reporting and communication skills
Experience
Minimum 15 years of experience in civil engineeringbridges projects
Minimum of 5-10 years experience on cable stayed bridges
Additional Comments
This is project specific opportunity for 36 months and depending on future requirements the appointment could be extended to wider projects in the region.
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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
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Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
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ReqID: J10110539
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area: Construction
Work Location Model: On-Site