Chief Resident Engineer

Job description / Role

Job Qualification:-

Should have worked as a Chief Resident Engineer or Resident Engineer on a Mega Hospital Project or with extensive track record on managing and completing huge projects with hospital experience. He should have strong personality and behavioral and technical competencies to lead a team of senior engineers.

To lead and direct the site supervision team to ensure smooth implementation of the project construction as per the design and contract documents. Liaise with client’s representative, contractor, construction manager and the design manager.


STRATEGIC

• Assists the Head of Supervision in preparing the annual plan of supervision

OPERATIONAL

• Issue of possession of Site Certificate after the handing over of site from the Municipality to the Contractor

• Approve the Contractor’s Organization Chart, Method Statement, Construction Program and Layout of Temporary Facilities

• Ensure all exchange of correspondence with the contractor’s agent, client’s representative and the our team through delegation of correspondence to site and service engineers

• Ensure proper tracking of all incoming letters, shop drawings and materials submitted for timely action by the concerned staff as well as the Daily Log-Book

• Ensure the safekeeping of copies of permits issued by the Municipality and Undertaking jointly made the client and as well all other project related documents such as Guarantees, Performance Bond etc

• Monitor the expiry of project related documents such as performance bonds etc and ensure their renewal through instructions to the contractor

• Review applications for payment made by the contractor; adopt appropriate measures to avoid and prevent any claims from the same

• Ensure preparation of monthly project progress reports

• Attend Progress and Coordination Meetings with contractors and sub-contractors to discuss all aspects of the project

• Review the contractor’s quality plan and the overall systems for the checking of works and ensuring remedial works in case of non-compliance

• Ensure checking of all records of safety measures kept on site by the contractor

• Respond to any queries related to the contract documents that may be requested by the Client or the Contractor

• Ensure technical compliance of materials to specifications through ordering tests conducted by the site engineers

• Issue of site work instructions and variation orders based on alteration requirements issued by clients

• Issue Substantial (or partial) Completion Certificates

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to less experienced engineers

• Conduct staff performance evaluation and participate in deciding the performance ratings of employees in accordance with company policy

• Monitor, coach and guide the site supervision time to ensure optimum performance

Note: The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties, which may be reasonably expected and form part of the function of the job.

Requirements

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering is preferred
• Certification from Kuwait Engineering Society

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 20+ years experience in the construction industry

COMPETENCIES

TECHNO-FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations
• Knowledge of inspection procedures to achieve construction quality control
• Knowledge of contract administration, time and cost control
• Knowledge of construction methods, specifications, codes.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
• Leadership ability
• Team player
• Time management skills
• Effective coordination skills
• Results oriented

About the Company

FLC - Global Executive Search enables clients to build world-class leadership teams. We specialise in the recruitment and development of the outstanding executives of today, and senior managers who will become the visionary leaders of tomorrow. For over one decades, we have served as a trusted partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, governments and institutions. With over 4 offices globally, we operate across Europe, Middle East, America, Asia Pacific, Asia and Africa balancing international reach with local market knowledge and passion for delivery.