Project Engineer at Hreade

Job Summary

• Acts as a liaison between the client, the project manager and contractors to ensure that the construction project proceeds according to health and safety standards in line with the specifications of the project.
• Responsible for preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring ongoing projects on the construction site.

Primary Responsibilities

• Works closely with project manager in determining project specifications by studying project design, client requirements, project scope and preparing cost estimates;
• Assists in the preparation of the project execution plan (pep) and reviews project objectives;
• Prepares and reviews and financial projections of the construction project and ensures that they are accurate and reasonable;
• Assists project manager in vendor management and selection by reviewing and selecting proposals and bids from contractors;
• Works with the project manager in determining project responsibilities by identifying and assigning project team to specific project phases and deliverables;
• Ensures that scope of work is submitted to the client for review and approval;
• Works closely with sub-contractors to ensure that construction activities follows the desired specifications and timelines are strictly adhered to;
• Coordinates procurement of building materials and works provides assistance in the logistic, shipment and delivery at the construction site;
• Ensures that all building materials used and work performed are in accordance with the specifications;
• Monitors compliance to applicable codes, practices, qa/qc policies, performance and health and safety standards and specifications;
• Provides and monitors the use of safety equipment and procedures on site;
• Communicates of all safety audits, incident/injury reports, and correction notices as required;
• Interacts daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements ensures that their needs are met;
• Monitors work in progress and prepares weekly reports to the project manager detailing the of the status of each construction assignment;
• Liaises with all site workers including the artisans, engineers and site managers to monitor the progress of construction activities, procurement and operations to ensure timely completion of the project;
• Attends the weekly progress meetings to distribute meeting minutes, takes notes and responds to questions with respect to the status of ongoing projects;
• Reviews engineering designs, specifications and deliverables and initiates appropriate corrective actions where necessary;
• Issues fwds for any additional work required and ensures all fwds are properly filled out with detailed information;
• Assists the project manager in project financial closeout – payment applications, invoices, and change orders;
• Assists with additional project tasks as necessary or directed by the project manager.
• Verifies and validates project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; assisting the qs in preparing cost estimates;
• Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect planning the work and efficiently organizing the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Knowledge Requirements:

• Experience in construction management
• Project management experience
• Working knowledge of microsoft project

Skills Required:

• Analytical skills
• Presenting and communicating information
• Planning and organizing
• Applying expertise and technology
• Working with people
• Leading and influencing
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectation
• Commercially astute with a keen eye for design and detail

Work Experience:

• 5-7 years’ work experience in similar role.