Job Vacancies in a Leading Conglomerate – Ascentech Services Limited

Job Title: Civil Project Engineer

Location: Abuja

Duties

• Anchor on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and effective resource utilisation to maximise the output.
• Implementing day-to-day contracts / commercial administration during execution stages and finally claims and arbitration management towards achieving the targeted financial objectives.
• Dealt with customer for contract related matters & claims settlement like Price Variation, Quantity Variation, Extra Claims.
• Maintaining records for delays & obtained Liquidated damages waiver.
• Communicating with client and consultant, keeping track of progressvolt and ensuring that projects are on time and in budget while monitoring projects budget for material and manpower.
• Exhibit problem solving skills and the ability to mitigate risk by implementing strategies in alignment objectives to meet the target.
• Inspecting work in progress to ensure conformity with QA/QC specifications and requirements, industry codes, standards and procedures, and provides technical advices to resolve problems.
• Advising the project team in determining and procurement of materials to be delivered at specific times in order to conform to the workloads, plans and schedules in the site.
• Establish procedures for warehouses with respect to scheduled material deliveries for smooth logistic channels / distribution.
• Review stock in hand, arrival schedule of materials, requirements periodically and coordinated with procurement team so that there was no material constraint affecting project progress.
• Liaising with local authorities and their requirements and submission of information for obtaining NOC & approvals.
• Developing project baselines, monitoring and controlling projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over runs and quality compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of projects.
• Preparing project estimate & tender, finalizing contractors, checking the bills with estimated quantities and purchasing the materials for the site.
• Regulating the project start-up contracts / agreements, due diligence, formulation and negotiations in coordination with internal and external legal / commercial teams.
• Implementing day-to-day contracts / commercial administration during execution stages and finally claims and arbitration management towards achieving the targeted financial objectives.
• Inspecting field sites to observe and evaluate condition and operability of facilities and structures and collecting field survey data and measurements.
• Designing and implementing stringent systems and quality plans / manuals to ensure high quality standards during all the stages of project.
• Liaising with Clients, Consultants, Contractors & External Agencies for determining technical specifications, approvals and obtaining clearances.
• Communicating with client and consultant, keeping track of progress and ensuring that projects are on time and in budget while monitoring projects budget for material and manpower
• Coordinated with Port Authorities, Road Authorities & C&F agents to ensure efficient and timely supply of resources.
• Compile and submit daily reports.

Education / Experience / Other Requirements

• HND / B.Sc. in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar position. Candidates with experience in a large Engineering / Construction company will be preferred.
• Preference will be given to the candidates holding relevant qualifications.
• Must be capable of interpreting the intent of various construction practice and standards to achieve high level of execution at site.
• Proficient with standard computer software (such as MS Word, Powwerpoint and Excel), and experience on relevant software such as AutoCAD, PrimaveraP6, and Microsoft Project (MSP).
• Ability to write construction progress reports attaching relevant photographs.
• Maintaining an organised system of files.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies Required:

• Proficient in executing and planning civil projects entailing planning, estimation, resource utilization, maintenance & quality management with a flair for adopting modern construction
• Multi-tasking leader with qualitative approach in formulating strategic plans, executing projects and establishing entire operations with key focus on profitability and company’s image; spearheading project budgeting, bidding and cost analysis with excellent background in estimation
• Experience in ensuring on-time deliverables within pre-set cost parameters.
• Expertise in planning and completing construction projects with a flair for adopting modern construction methodologies, complying with quality standards.
• Skilled at analyzing progress & project trends, method statements, work procedures, risk analysis and in measuring productivity.
• Possess exceptional communication, problem-solving and planning skills.
• Must demonstrate Leadership and Capacity to Collaborate.
• Must have ability of problem Solving / Analysis.