Tunneling Engineer - Mechanical and Electrical

Job description / Role

• Assist the Senior Project Manager in delivery of Project Management requirements for the managed Project(s)
• Conversant with the design and construction of underground / civil engineering structures including tunnels and shafts and manage Consultants and Contractors in delivery of same, on behalf of the Authority – specializing in mechanical & electrical activities
• Provides advice to superiors, contractors and sub-contractors on construction issues based on extensive experience
• Drives the delivery programme and supports safety and quality objectives
• Ensure and review compliance related to Projects
• Support the Senior Project Management in strategizing and executing plans to successfully delivery the Authority’s engineering requirements
• Assist superiors in delegating work to subordinates, coordination of work with sub- contractors / suppliers and monitor works for compliance with required specification standards
• Responsible for ensuring that projects assigned are completed on time, material wastage is within budget and measurement claims are prepared promptly
• Assist superiors directly in all matters related to tunneling works in delivering the project on time, within budget and in a safe manner
• Attend to technical matters at site by developing solutions to problems with the application of engineering concepts, practices and techniques
• Close coordination with sub-contractors, supervisors, surveyors, laboratory personnel, foremen and to ensure effective teamwork
• Liaise with consultants on the day to day inspection on site
• Prepare daily / weekly and monthly site reports and submit to the planning department

Requirements

• University degree from a recognized university in an appropriate field such as Mechanical & Electrical, Civil Engineering or equivalent. Master’s degree in a relevant field is an advantage
• Minimum of 8 years post graduate experience with experience in major infrastructure projects or programmes; preference will be given to roads, aviation, structures or rail related experience
• Experienced professional who can manage and coordinate specialized construction activities supported by a team of moderate size and complexity
• Mechanical & Electrical experience
• Demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multidisciplinary projects
• Specialized in ‘Drill and Blast’ tunneling method
• Technically proficient in all aspects of tunneling and shafts (both in situ and precast linings)
• Interfacing and interpreting MEP/architectural/structural engineering requirements
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken
• Experience of working in Qatar and / or the Gulf region is preferred
• Arabic language skills is preferred
• Driver’s License is a must

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.