Project Engineering Trainee (Mechanical Engineering) at Karbak Ventures Limited

Job Description

•  The Project Engineer training is designed to give trainees a realistic preview of a role as a Project Engineer in the construction industry.
• This position provides onsite administrative support to the project team consisting of the Project Manager, Superintendent and Project Engineer. The PE intern must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Initiate, prepare, review, track and distribute RFIs
• Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals
• Assist in management of project permit process
• Track and inspect material deliveries
• Assist in project close-out
• Communicate and enforce Karbak Safety and Health Management Program
• Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring others

Authority:

• The Trainee reports to a direct manager within the department, with additional reporting to the Project and/or Operations Manager.

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines:

• Knowledge of basic phases of construction projects
• Knowledge of mathematics functions (geometry, basic algebra)
• Computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD, MS Project, etc)
• Ability to perform all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, clients, subcontractors and other third parties
• Ability to develop and maintain project schedules and project budgets and to identify changes and discrepancies
• Ability to present information in a clear and understandable manner in both written and verbal form
• Ability to work with others in a team environment, exercising effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to comply with all company policies, practices and standards of performance

Min Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field, or fieldwork experience

Other Requirements:

• Good knowledge and use of Microsoft office Suite.
• Good knowledge and use of AutoCAD.`
• Good knowledge and use of Microsoft Project would be an advantage.

Work Environment/Job Conditions

• This job may be performed in the office or on the jobsite and requires frequent sitting (often working on a computer), frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching. Due to computer usage, there may be repetitive motions of the hands and wrists. He/she must be able to navigate the jobsite and must comply with all Company safety requirements in the office and on the jobsite.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.
• They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time