Assistant Resident Engineer

Job Summary

AECOM is seeking Civil / Structural Engineer for a building project and to be based on site in Bahrain. The Civil / Structural Engineer will lead the civil / structural works as part of the existing 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 and Authority legislation / requirements.

Job Duties

• Reporting to the Resident Engineer (RE) and / or Senior Resident Engineer (SRE) / Senior Project Manager, the Civil / Structural Engineer will assist and support the RE or SRE with a range of site activities and tasks to ensure that the site activities are executed and implemented by following the construction documents and specifications.
• The Civil / Structural Engineer will liaise with all relevant Authorities, Client and Contractor regarding site related requirements and coordinate with the other discipline Engineers on site.
• Supervises and executes when required, quality assurance inspection staff and sub-consultants to verify the work is performed in compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Supports the RE/SRE in assuming the Engineer's Delegate role in administering the Contract Administration.
• Monitors and assumes responsibility for the safety of AECOM’s Staff and Contractor's personnel.
• Coordinates and communicates with the Client, Authorities and Contractors personnel.
• Processes daily project documentation and construction observations.
• Prepares, issues and tracks Contractor’s Non-Conformance reports.
• Reviews all Civil / Structural submission from eth contractor / sub-contractors in relation to the construction, including but not limited to, MACs, SAC, RFIs, Shop Drawings, design proposals, As Builts etc.
• Reviews Inspectors’ and Sub-consultants’ Daily Work Reports.
• Prepares correspondence to the Contractor and Client.
• Provide technical direction to PM, Inspectors and Surveyors.
• Maintains project documents in accordance with Company and Client requirements.
• Prepares monthly project status updates.
• Performs other duties as required by the work and assigned by the RE/SRE.
• Performs walk-downs and inspections of installed commodities to assure conformance with specifications and design.
• Assumes 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.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering or a related field.
• MSC in Engineering, PMI/PMP preferred.

Specific Skills Required

• Having relevant experience in supervising education or medical related buildings. This experience is the determining factor for this role.
• Have working knowledge in supervising works as applicable.
• Management experience with the ability to lead a team and communicate and interact with all other building disciplines.
• Client coordination.
• Reporting and communication skills.

Person Specification (Behavioral Attributes)

• Must be pro-active, adaptable and a motivated team player.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be a self-starter and possess leadership qualities.
• Able to set priorities and meeting critical time deadlines.
• Able to interface with both clients and other inter-office discipline at a senior level.

Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in civil / structural engineering projects
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience on building projects.

Additional Comments

This is project specific opportunity for24 months and depending on future requirements the appointment could be extended to wider projects in the region