Civil Engineer at WACOT Limited

Location: Argungu, Kebbi (Office/Field Based)
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Grade: 3
Engineering: Engineering

Objective / Purpose of Job

• Responsible for designing, managing various construction projects such as building, roads, foundations, structural buildings, general utility etc.

Job Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Manage, design, develop. Create and maintain small-scale through to large-scale construction projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• To manage and ensure precise land and construction surveys like ALTA/ACSM Survey, Boundary Survey, Construction Survey, Location Survey, Site Planning Survey, Subdivision Survey and Topographic Survey.
• Perform or oversee surveying operations to establish building locations, site layouts, reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.
• Manage design and use all applicable norms on building, roads, foundations, superstructures, structural buildings etc.
• Manage budgets and purchase of equipment/materials.
• Prepare cost estimates for materials, equipment, or labour to determine a project's economic feasibility.
• Conduct on-site investigations and analyse long range plans and data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other) and design projects.
• Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors during the planning and risk analysis stages of a project.
• Analyse the results of tests on building materials, such as concrete. Asphalt, or steel, for use in particular projects.
• Compile and submit permit applications to Local, State, or Federal agencies, verifying that projects comply with various regulations.
• Oversee and analyze the results of soil testing to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations.
• Manage the repair, maintenance, and replacement of infrastructures.
• Assess potential risks, materials and and costs, provide advise and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies.
• Oversee and mentor staff and liaise with a variety of stakeholders.
• Comply with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc. and deliver technical files and other technical documentation as required.

Key Performance Indicators

• Financial Targets
• Operational Targets
• Customer Targets

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to: Projects Manager
• Supervises: All Civil Team Members.

Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Requirements

• B.Eng/B.Tech in Civil Engineering or related discipline from a reputable University.
• Computer literacy and IT skill/Power Point presentation.
• AutoCAD and other project software like Primavera or programs compatible for Gantt charts/activity chart.
• Knowledge of civil engineertools and their uses/reading outputs like vernier calipers, measuring tape, plum bob, water level, spirit level.
• Good in MS Office/Power Point.
• Knowledge of survey tools like Total Station Theodolite, Clinometer, Optical Level, Laser Level, GPS/GNSS, Dutch Hill T-REX Composite Tripod, Site-Pro Single, Tilting Prism System, sub-Surface, LL-3 Locator, SECO 2-Meter GPS Rover Rod and others.
• Good communication, interpersonal and Man management skills.
• Strong team working skills, with an ability to motivate others and to lead or manage teams and projects.
• SOP and HSE implementation skills.
• Relevant work experience with independent managing for at least 10 years. Ready to take challenges.
• Will work unbound by working hours, should be willing to work in remote location.

Travel:

• 40% - 60%.