Resident Engineer / Project Manager (Construction Supervision)

Job description / Role

Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy
Based in Oman
Tax Free

Our client is a major multi-disciplinary consultancy which is experiencing a rapid period of growth, due to several new project awards. A new requirement has arisen for a Resident Engineer / Project Manager (Construction Supervision) to join its team based in Oman.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Coordinating with the Project Manager regarding design and documentation issues.
- Action all construction contract correspondence with contractor(s), client and construction manager (if applicable).
- Carry out inspections for approval of the works.
- Review and action material, shop drawing, sample, mock-up etc. submittals.
- Issue instructions to contractor for their action to comply with the construction contract time and quality requirements.
- Action the Client's instructions to modify the works in consultation with the Head Office if involving change to the design.
- Liaise with the Head Office designers and Statutory Authorities to resolve site queries.
- Hold progress/coordination meetings to expedite the works.
- Issue to the client and Head Office regular project progress reports.
- Review and process contractor payments and variation orders.
- Review and advise client on contractor claims.
- Issue substantial and final completion certificates. Prepare and follow up snag lists.
- Review and approve operation and maintenance manuals and as-built drawings.
- Carry out administration and human resource procedures for site supervision staff.
- Issue supervision invoices to Client for payment. Follow up payment until received.

Requirements

- Degree qualified (or equivalent due to visa restrictions) in Architecture, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or relevant related discipline
- Possess a proven track record as a Resident Engineer on Building Structures. A proven track record working in the designation of Resident Engineer is essential
- At least 10 years’ experience working on site
- Previous exposure working within highly reputable multi-disciplinary / engineering consultancies
- Experience working in the Middle East is essential
- Must have experience using FIDIC
- Strong presentation skills
- Excellent leadership and communication skills are a pre-requisite of the role.
- Experience of managing a team, including delegating, leading and training effectively is essential
- Ability to negotiate and influence others
- Strong analytically
- Ability to manage your own time
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Customer focused

About the Company

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy for the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in 1992 and headquartered in the UK, we apply local knowledge with true global connection through our offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Africa and the Middle East.

Our specialist teams act for every class of organisation owning, occupying, financing, or advising on property, construction and engineering – developers, investors, institutions, funds, banks, consultancies and contractors.

Macdonald & Company is a subsidiary of Prime People Limited.

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