Construction Project Engineer at Hexagon Engineering Limited

⏲ Jan 15, 2024, 7:36 PM
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Hexagon Engineering is a leading Control and Automation Service Company. We render professional and specialized services in the areas of Electrical Installations, Instrumentation, Training, Calibration, Automation, Mechanical Fabrication & Panel Building, Procurement, Fire & Gas Systems, Power & Telecom, Facility Management, and Manpower Outsourcing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Construction Project Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full Time

Role Overview

As a Construction Project Engineer, you will review design and bidding documents, evaluate contractor bids, and oversee construction progress and scheduling.
Additionally, you will provides technical support to construction staff under the supervision of the Project Manager.
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently but will work closely and report to a supervisor or manager.
This position works on projects of limited complexity in a support role.
The position is on a fulltime On-site and Off-site basis.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with the safety-assurance plan so that work is accomplished in an environmentally sound manner using safe work practices.
Conduct safety observations and conversations (SOCs) to help achieve a zero-incident culture.
Participate in engineering package reviews during the select, define and execute phases of projects and provide constructive input to the design team.
Support the off-site project leaders through the stage-gated process of projects.
Encourage construction and operations personnel to review design packages early in the course of projects to eliminate rework and optimize construction.
Anticipate and resolve problems encountered in the field to eliminate costly rework or retesting.
Ensure work is performed per plans and specifications via coordination with the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) groups.
Ensuring that the construction project is completed on time and within budget.
Documenting processes and keeping detailed construction logs.
Presenting construction project progress updates to clients and senior managers.
Participate in the MOC control process.
Administer project’s management-of-no-change process for scope, schedule and budget impacts for client approval.
Network with various client departments to ensure all appropriate permits and regulations are followed.
Review and approve field purchases and contractor invoices and timesheets.
Coordinate schedules for vendor representatives.
Coordinate with clients to ensure proposed construction and work methods are clearly understood and accepted and ensure agreement on environmental and safety work plans for permitting.
Provide input into the scheduling of projects to meet the client’s required deadline and maintain construction resources to acceptable levels.
Monitor progress to ensure scheduling milestones are understood and are being met.
Coordinate between the construction contractor and the project lead to resolve field discrepancies in design packages and material delays.
Ensure equipment and manpower resources are being used efficiently.
Review contractor work performance and project status updates.
Performing regular tests on materials and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degrees in an Engineering discipline or equivalent technical experience.
Knowledge of HSE policies and procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others in a non-confrontational manner.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Experience in a construction management role.
Minimum of 8 years of construction experience in mechanical, piping, civil and/or structural engineering disciplines.
Demonstrated knowledge of cost control, cost reporting and project schedule management.
Demonstrated track record of multi-project coordination with projects in varying phases of completion.
Knowledge of commissioning turnover systems.