Senior Highway Material Engineer at Fadac Resources

Job Description

• The Senior Materials Engineer, a key member of the shared services team, will provide essential support to the construction team regarding materials submittals, approvals, testing, and sampling.
• This role involves participating in quality control activities, including laboratory and field testing, evaluating and accepting materials, and overseeing all remedial and corrective measures.

Responsibilities

• Trail mix design at laboratory and plant trials with: Subgrade soils, granular filling materials, Granular Sub Base, cement-stabilized base course, concrete mix (up to M50), and bituminous works, road marking and road furniture, material testing for both plant-based and supplied materials, third-party testing, usage of recycling materials with RAP technologies and cost optimization techniques utilizing stabilization concepts.
• Review and approve all submitted materials by the contractor.
• Ensure compliance of used materials with the project’s specifications.
• Ensure sustainable practices are implemented at the site.
• Maintain the hygiene of the system by managing waste and controlling environmental impacts from plant wastage.
• Keep a continuous track of material consumption.
• Regularly calibrate plants and lab equipment.
• Conduct Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and load tests on old structures to confirm their life and load-bearing capacity.
• Participate in construction quality control processes.
• Supervise, participate, and direct the sampling and testing of all materials in accordance with the contract and specifications.
• Analyze test results promptly and recommend actions to the Project Director.
• Maintain comprehensive records of test results and all corrective actions taken.
• Track and review site testing procedures and certificates of compliance.
• Ensure close and clear coordination of team activities with other construction supervision staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; a Master's in Transportation Engineering is an added advantage.
• A professional license in Quantity Surveying is a must.
• Minimum of 20 years of work including at least 10 years of experience in similar roles on large infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated track record in developing mix designs for Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP).
• Experience in calibration of Asphalt and concrete batching plants, Cement stabilization plants, and rotavators.
• Proficient in using the latest software for surveying equipment, AutoCAD, design software, MS Office, and other relevant engineering and construction software.
• Familiarity with FMOWH highway standards and specifications, and knowledgeable about ASHTO and BS standards for survey work.
• Qualified professional capable of providing planning, leadership, direction, and technical expertise to manage complex tasks and multi-discipline projects.
• Must be a highly experienced technical specialist offering expert advice on complex matters requiring international, world-class expertise.
• Recognized authority on the technical subject matter.