Resident Engineer/Project Manager

Bachelor degree

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management:

  • Oversee all project management activities to ensure timely completion within budget.
  • Prepare and review project schedules, mitigations, and contractor reports.
  • Provide cost and risk analyses and manage scope of work changes effectively.

• Site Supervision & Quality Assurance:

  • Manage daily construction activities on-site and ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
  • Monitor progress against the construction schedule and review contractor progress reports.
  • Conduct inspections to ensure work meets quality standards, building codes, and safety regulations.

• Stakeholder Coordination:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and authorities.
  • Regularly communicate project status, challenges, and solutions to clients and other stakeholders.
  • Negotiate and approve deviations from construction materials and procedures in consultation with stakeholders.

• Contract Administration:

  • Review and approve contractor payment applications, variation claims, and close-out documents.
  • Resolve discrepancies or problems arising from field operations or contract documents.
  • Assist with contractor claim analysis and recommendations.

• Team Management:

  • Lead and manage construction teams, ensuring clear communication and effective task delegation.
  • Provide guidance and training to team members to achieve project objectives.

• Reporting & Documentation:

  • Maintain accurate records, including progress reports, cost estimates, and pay quantity calculations.
  • Prepare detailed client reports on project progress and status.

• Risk & Issue Resolution:

  • Analyze and resolve project issues, ensuring engineering and construction standards are maintained.
  • Review and comment on contractor schedules, developing strategies to keep the project on track.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Educational Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 15 years of experience, with significant experience as a Resident Engineer or Project Manager, preferably in industrial construction projects.
  • At least 5+ years of expertise in project management.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and equipment.
  • Familiarity with building codes, safety regulations, and legal requirements.
  • Proficiency in reviewing and approving contractor payment certificates and variation claims.
  • Ability to analyze engineering reports, plans, and specifications.

• Soft Skills:

  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Presentable, with an outgoing and professional personality.
  • Resilient, self-motivated, and target-driven.

• Language:

  • Proficiency in English (mandatory).