Job Opening for Site Engineer

Job Position: Site Engineer

Job Summary: Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives;
• Setting out, leveling and surveying the site;
• Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations;
• Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications;
• Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant;
• Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client/architect;
• Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project;
• Liaising with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws;
• Liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress;
• Planning the work and efficiently organizing the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines;
• Overseeing quality control, health and safety matters on site;
• Preparing reports as required;
• Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.

Requirements:
• Have strong interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills in a Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint and skills in database management and record keeping
• Ability to handle and organize required labour force
• Ability to solve problem and make appropriate decision

Experience:
• Minimum of 5 – 10 years of related Building construction experience

Educational Qualifications:
• Minimum of B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering
• M.Sc./MBA will be an added advantage

Interested Candidates should send a copy of their CV to [email protected] with the title of the email as "Site Engineer" Application Deadline January 18th 2013