Assistant Resident Engineer - AECOM in Abu Dhabi

Job Title Assistant Resident Engineer, Roads

Requisition/Vacancy No. 85078BR
Job Category Engineering - Transportation
Business Line Transportation
Office Region Middle East
Office Location AE - Abu Dhabi
Education Required Bachelors

Why Choose AECOM?

Imagine working for a truly global company whose 45,000 employees share a singular passion: to make the world a better place. We enjoy what we do at AECOM. We bring projects to life in the cities and communities in which we work, and we’re driven by a set of values and a common purpose — to create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments. Innovation is built into every project we manage and every community we serve. We’ll provide you support in an environment that allows you to grow and succeed. Come share your passion with us.
About the Business Line Transportation
We provide professional services in areas such as aviation, transit, freight rail, highways and bridges, planning, and ports and marine. Our global network of top-tier specialists delivers comprehensive services over the full life cycle of a project to benefit clients in government and private industries.
Job Description We are currently looking for an Assistant Resident Engineer with minimum of 12 years experience in related works, including minimum 5 years in local experience. The Assistant Resident Engineer is responsible for performing all the administrative and operational functions necessary for the day to day operation of the project. In the absence of the Resident Engineer, the Assistant will assume his duties.

Key Responsibilities include:

Responsible for administration of construction contract works, and assist the RE with prompt exchange of correspondence, submittals and RFI's to all contractors.
Monitor the progress of the submittal review in coordination with the Core Team, and respond to contractors as required.
Supervise and remain vigilant regarding all aspects of the construction activities.
Respond with appropriate and necessary levels of construction supervision to provide quality assurance in accordance with Contract Documents.
Coordinate the construction work with the local authorities and contractor.
Observe the contractor and site Health and Safety procedures.
Issue instructions as necessary to correct safety violations.
Assist the RE and QS team if required in negotiations with the contractor regarding the value of claims or changes in schedule.
Review the contractor's progress at all times.
Monitor the material incorporated in the work, the materials stored at the site and the contractor's manpower and equipment.
Attend weekly, monthly and other progress meetings held at the site as required by the RE.
Identify constraints and recommend corrective measures.
Ensure the correctness and completeness of as-built drawings and final inspection.
Review the adequacy and accuracy of the punch lists.
Monitor the final completion of the work.
Assist in the handover of the completed facilities.
Review of Inspectors Daily Reports and Preparation of Engineer’s Daily Diary, and general oversight of Inspector’s daily activities including works assignments, on-site performance and guidance on the supervision of the Contractor’s operations.
Review of Contractor’s inspection, surveying and testing requests and subsequent completed reports.
Review and Approval of the Contractor’s Shop Drawings as delegated by the Resident Engineer. Review and Approval of the Contractor’s proposed materials and method statements as well as the Safety plans.
Coordination with Contractor’s supervisory personnel regarding schedule, sequence and method of work.
Monitoring conformance with the Contractor’s schedule.
Continuous Inspections and consultation with the RE including the preparation of written and oral reports to the Resident Engineer on contractual and procedural matters.

Deadline: 25/04/2013

How to Apply:

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