CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

Job Description

Job Purpose
"Provide Company representation in Supervises and coordinates construction activities at the Contractor fabrication yards and or onshore site as required/directed. Includes reviewing all projects plans and assessing/planning work, coordinating the smooth startup of projects, supervising construction work in progress, signing off completion certificates, collecting all final documentation from contractors and representing the Company as the day-to-day interface with contractors during all phases of the construction or installation work on-site.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)
"Provide extensive knowledge and advice to the PMT in respect to safety, technical, integrity and supervise fabrication yards contractors ensuring the delivery of the process and design is in accordance with company requirements, established procedures, contractual terms and conditions and related engineering standards.
"Works effectively within established and clearly defined policies and procedures, and participates in the further development of these to meet changing needs.
"Works on large capital expenditure projects in a highly dynamic team environment that has tight-deadlines, high pressure and visibility, requiring accuracy, initiative and the ability to multi-task as essential skills.
"motivating staff and developing effective working relationships with contractors and workers.

Key Job Accountabilities
1. Reviews drawings, bills of materials and project schedules, seeks clarifications from supervisor, project or design engineers as necessary, and assesses/plans work to be done.
2. Ensures the smooth start-up of project construction work by coordinating the issuance of site clearance/permits for contractors, security badges for craftsmen and supervisors, the set-up of site porta-cabins with utilities, the scheduling of scaffolding and cranes and the provision of Company provided materials are required. Ensures that all administrative details to accomplish the above are carried out in accordance with established procedures.
3.Ensures that contractor personnel are thoroughly briefed regarding all fire and safety rules and regulations pertaining to their work, inclusive of attending the safety orientation briefing.
4.Oversees the construction work in progress, normally of several objects during the same period and monitors erection schedules, checks on conformity to approved drawings, attends site progress meetings, arranges for necessary inspections and liaises with other departments, such as Quality, HSE and other Engineering personnel for access, clearances and proper coordination of hand over/hook up requirements.
5.Certifies that work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, contractual terms and good workmanship, and signs off on the various progress certificates. Includes vetting all related time sheets, invoices, claims; and providing recommendations to Topsides Lead.
6.As relevant, liaises with other departments for obtaining Acceptance of Work Certificates on completion of work.
7.Responsible for the support of Company Safety, environment and Quality policies and programs, and carrying out specific duties and responsibilities related to his job as spelled out in Management system documentation, policies, procedures, local documentation, Management System Manual, Safety Manual and other related documents.
8.Carries out other similar duties such as providing advice on construction considerations/potential problems to Construction management during the initial planning of projects, and ensuring that construction personnel exercise good housekeeping practices to keep the worksite safe and tidy during/after construction.

Part B: Person Specification - Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
" Degree or Diploma in Engineering discipline.

Knowledge and/or Experience
" Strong organizational, management, and technical judgment skills
" Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
" Excellent communication skills and ability to read, write, and speak fluent English
" Minimum of (10) years broad experience in construction work, with at least 6 years' experience in the oil and gas industry.
" Worldwide experience working with contractors and subcontractors, in particular those involved in the construction of Onshore oil, gas, chemical and/or petrochemical plant facilities.
" Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office and technical applications.
" Middle East (preferably Qatar) working experience is preferred.

Technical and Business Skills
" Takes initiatives, based on experienced gained, to deliver timely and cost effective service.
" Sets situations/issues in the context of the entire team and has an appreciation of the wider relationships with other people and organizations.
" Works independently within established procedures, plans and budgets and contributes to the development of these.
" Has autonomy over scheduling and planning of own work; organizes efforts of work group to achieve overall efficiency.
" Works in a fluid environment where guidelines and procedures need to be flexible and adaptable to cope with changing circumstances.
" work effectively in a complex multi-national, multi-cultural environment.
" Establishes credibility with peers, subordinates and supervisors.