Wood is recruiting Lead Civil Structural Engineer to support one of the client\'s projects to be based in Dubai, with occasional trips to Iraq.
Responsibilities as below:
Periodic visits to site
Consultation with the Owner/Client
Interpretation of plans and specifications
Checking working drawings and data
Processing & certification of contractor\xe2\x80\x99s payment estimates
Preparation of amendments to contractor\xe2\x80\x99s contract
Final inspection of project
Preparation of \xe2\x80\x9cas-built\xe2\x80\x9d drawings
Making expert assessments of selected sites for construction, evaluating the structural, environmental and commercial feasibility of future projects
Following this assessment process, being responsible for creating detailed drawings, plans and schedules and estimating the cost of the construction and engineering work required
Be in charge of finalizing construction plans and obtaining final approval from the clients
Once the project begins, periodically be monitoring site activities to ensure that construction is progressing according to planned schedules and budgets
in charge of making sure that all the construction activities meet quality standards and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements
responsible for resolving any issues and problems arising onsite, offering expert advice, closing out any possible gaps and addressing any unforeseen risks
regularly need to spend time keeping up-to-date on the latest trends and developments within the construction industry, reading about newly-enacted legislation and gathering information on new tools and techniques
lead teams of other engineers, perhaps from other organizations or firms;
compile, check and approve reports;
review and approve project drawings;
use computer-aided design (CAD) packages for designing projects;
undertake complex and repetitive calculations;
schedule material and equipment purchases and delivery;
attend public meetings to discuss projects, especially in a senior role;
adopt all relevant requirements around issues such as building permits, environmental regulations, sanitary design, good manufacturing practices and safety on all work assignments;
ensure that a project runs smoothly and that the structure is completed on time and within budget;
Correct any project deficiencies that affect production, quality and safety requirements before final evaluation and project reviews.
Skills / Qualifications
Minimum BSc/BEng level degree in Civil Engineer, with extensive experience.
Considerable experience on construction sites - green and brown.
Knowledge of operations and maintenance practices is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic understanding of project management control processes for management of change, cost and schedule estimating and monitoring.
Fluent in English, written and spoken
A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with more than 15 years site experience in basic design requirements, fabrication, estimation, installation and all site activities related to all Civil/Structural works for construction of large-scale building projects. Familiar with all the Civil/Structural engineering methodologies as well as the corresponding equipment, materials, consumables, tools and manpower allocations related to Civil/Structural works for building projects. Well versed in interpreting and executing Civil/Structural related drawings. With strong leadership skills.
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