Construction Project Engineer at Hexagon Engineering Limited

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

Application Deadline 26th February, 2024.

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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@hexagon-automation.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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