Project Engineer at Ucalux Construction Management and Contracting

Role Summary

• As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and monitoring of construction project activities.
• You will serve as the technical bridge between management and site teams, ensuring that all works align with approved engineering drawings, budgets, and timelines.
• This position requires a professional with strong planning abilities, technical documentation skills, and the capacity to coordinate multi-disciplinary stakeholders effectively.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination:

• Develop comprehensive project work plans, execution strategies, and construction schedules in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Deconstruct project scopes into clear phases, tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project timelines continuously to identify and mitigate resource constraints or delays.

Technical Documentation & Drawings:

• Conduct rigorous reviews of engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and design specifications.
• Prepare and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) and technical queries directed at architects or consultants.
• Maintain and control the distribution of the latest approved construction drawings and site instructions.

Cost & Resource Management:

• Assist in budgeting, preliminary quantity take-offs, and rigorous cost tracking.
• Coordinate the procurement of materials based on approved BOQs and project schedules.
• Validate all supplier quotes against technical specifications to ensure value and compliance.

Quality Assurance & Standards:

• Enforce strict adherence to engineering standards, building codes, and project-specific technical requirements.
• Review and approve material quality submissions, samples, and test results before site application.
• Perform periodic site inspections with Site Engineers to verify that "as-built" progress matches approved designs.

Site Support & Reporting:

• Provide technical guidance to Site Engineers regarding construction sequencing, methodology, and design interpretation.
• Resolve technical site issues in real-time and coordinate all testing and commissioning procedures.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly project progress reports and maintain project dashboards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Your performance will be measured against the following targets:

• Schedule Compliance: ≥ 90% of project milestones achieved within planned timelines.
• Cost Control: Maintain a variance of <5% between planned budgets and actual costs.
• Technical Turnaround: Process RFIs, drawing reviews, and technical submissions within 48–72 hours.
• Quality Compliance: ≤ 2 major non-conformities identified during monthly technical inspections.
• Documentation Accuracy: 100% of construction drawings on-site must be the latest approved revisions.

Requirements

• Education: BSc or HND in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of verifiable experience in project engineering or site management.
• Certifications: Additional professional certifications (e.g., COREN, PMP, or HSE) are a significant advantage.
• Location: Ability to work on-site at various project locations in Lagos.