Structural Engineer

Job description / Role

- Develop high quality Civil and Structural Engineering solutions manage all civil & structural engineering activities at a given project site to facilitate effective completion of projects within timelines and budgets.
- Work with Project Directors and Managers to develop high quality civil and structural engineering systems detailing implementation procedures, methodologies and guidelines for ensuring effective execution of project.
- Understand client requirements, conduct site studies, cost estimations, plan tendering activities, provide structural engineering inputs for contractor evaluation for assigned projects.
- Plan for value engineering and risk management for sites and structures to help onsite construction teams to deliver civil and structural solutions ensuring regulatory and HSE compliance with standards.
- Work with corporate level technical team to resolve civil and structural engineering related escalations from project site.
- Implement standardized methodologies and procedures to ensure consistent and high quality QPM work experience to consultants, contractors and clients across sites.
- Coordinate all Civil and Structural Engineering activities at project sites.
- Develop all onsite Civil/Structural engineering calculations, project plans, designs, project specifications and project cost/budget estimates as required.
- Serve as the onsite resource for all matters related Civil and Structural engineering and provide feedback and sketches to be incorporated in drawings by Designers/Drafters.
- Monitor and supervise onsite structural and civil engineering activities for conformance with the provisions of the Contract specifications and project requirement.
- Achieve a detailed understanding of the Contract documents (drawings and specifications), coordinate work with other disciplines such as architectural, mechanical, electrical and advice project managers as necessary.
- Perform site activities such as inspection and record of existing field conditions, take and verify measurements within project area review the day to day contractors claims at project sites, facilitate problem solving with subcontractors and clients during construction.
- Prepare technical documents and assist in the receipt and review contractors as-built drawings and submittals, validate design issues related to C&S and suggest alternative solutions and field drawings to contractors/project teams as required.
- Synergize with the project commissioning team to ensure that all projects are meticulously commissioned to deliver world class standards of quality to QPM clients
- Ensure appropriate usage and application of the Project Management System (PMS) with respect to entry and analysis of work related data for day to day functioning to facilitate seamless communication of all relevant (technical/non-technical) information across the organization on a real time basis for maximum effectiveness.
- Assist in the scope review of a project, budgeting and justification of change work order and coordinate for onsite related materials, systems, drawings and submittals related to Civil and Structural engineering at QPM project site.
- Attend and participate in Client and QPM site meetings and reviews to direct the activities of onsite Civil and Structural engineering activities carried out by project teams, subcontractors etc based on meeting feedback.
- Assist in the testing and commissioning of structures and oversee the review and approval process for all Civil and Structural engineering activities submittals.
- Liaison with local authorities and ministerial agencies.
- Assist in negotiations with site contractors regarding the value of claims or changes in schedules and prepare recommendations for approval or rejection
- Support business development by assisting proposal preparation and presentations at a local level.
- Assist in development of RFPs/Tenders by QPM as part of the onsite procurement process
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers (onsite) to collate and analyze periodic reports to help understanding project performance against Structural engineering standards and drive remedial actions.
- Interface with clients in relation to QPMs Structural engineering onsite activities
- Oversee and advise on the estimates prepared by the QS/Cost Control concerning structural engineering and analyze periodic cost reports to monitor performance
- Coordinate with QA and HSE teams onsite on a daily basis to ensure compliance of structural engineering systems with all Quality and HSE requirements
- Collaborate with other construction engineering disciplines to enhance QPMs project execution capabilities and solutions.

Requirements

- 10+ years post graduate experience
- GCC work experience
- Structural Engineering Degree or equivalent
- Experience in Luxury Hotel or Luxury Resort projects Experience in high rise towers projects would be a positive.

About the Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.