Project Engineer at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Reports to: Managing Director

 Main Function    

The main function of the Project Engineer is the management and execution of assigned projects from design, construction, commissioning to handover, while ensuring delivery in accordance with project scope, specifications, schedule, and budget.    

Role Responsibilities     

• Cordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Collaborate with QA/QC to implement quality standards to all site related works like reinforcement, formwork erection, and concreting.
• To collaborate with HSE to ensure HSE guidelines are properly and correctly implemented in sites 
• Collaborate with Surveyor to establish a proper level for excavation, improvement, blinding, and reinforced concrete levels. 
• To create a work breakdown structure for daily work schedule, based on management agreed methodology for each site work. 
• Mobilize the site daily on time and give the toolbox talk. 
• Organize field work and assign technicians and staff specialists to tasks to ensure all necessary material and machinery is available for the day’s work. 
• Provide a timely work schedule for the specific project plan.
• Understand and implement project specifications effectively. Follow consultants’ drawings and integrate them into the project.
• Execute the whole project in a cost-effective and timely manner. 
• Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them on the field
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
• Develop construction specifications and procedures
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate building and construction materials
• Communicate with all projects related personnel (internal or external) on day-to-day progress of activities, procurement, and operations to ensure timely completion of the project.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
• Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems 
• Determine project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements. 
• Plan all manpower, material, and machinery deployment as required by the project site.
• Prepare the Daily Progress Report and provide the same to the project manager at close of work. 
• Collaborate with HSE Officer to ensure Health, Environmental and Safety aspects are considered in all stages of project implementation. 

QMS, EMS & OH&S Management System Responsibilities 

• Operate in conformance with the requirements of the QMS, EMS and OHS. 
• Stop work in progress to make appropriate notifications when unsafe conditions exist or requirements are not being met. 
• Proactive in ensuring the accomplishment of organizational goals along with self-development.
• Willing to take up additional roles and responsibilities as and when required. 
• Understand and apply QMS, EMS and OHS policies on assigned projects
• Identify all possible hazards from assigned tasks and risks associated with the assigned tasks and ensure relevant controls implemented. 
• Ensure that personnel comply with applicable laws, regulations, specifications, standards and documented procedures. 

Competencies/Skills    

• Project management and supervision skills
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualisations software such as AutoCAD/CAM
• SolidWorks + MATLAB
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Documentation and reporting skills
• Decision making ability and leadership skills
• Time management and organization skills

Behavioural Qualities/Other Competences    

• Problem-solving aptitude
• Resourcefulness
• Personal integrity and high ethical standards
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team with minimal or no supervision

Experience/Qualification    

• B.Sc Civil Engineering or it’s equivalent 
• Minimum 5 years experience in a Construction firm.
• Professional qualification is an added advantage