The construction/site Engineer is responsible for supervising all the construction activities in the AFV project sites including technical supervision, coordination, and monitoring of all the construction activities assigned as per the project technical documents and BoQ. Incumbent shall ensure all works are in accordance with the approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, contract requirements, applicable building codes, and the organization policies.
The incumbent is also responsible for quality control and quality assurance of the construction materials against the agreed standards in the project technical documents and ensuring smooth implementation as per the project timeline. He is also responsible for provision of technical advice to the contractor during construction work and project implementation. Under the overall supervision and guidance of the project manager/management the construction/site engineer undertakes the following duties.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Duties
- Supervise and monitor all daily construction activities carried out by the contractor.
- Ensure all construction works are executed in accordance with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
- Coordinate daily work activities with the project manager and management as required.
- Monitor manpower, construction equipment, and material resources to ensure efficient project execution.
- Ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project quality requirements.
- Provide technical guidance to contractors and construction personnel on site.
- Resolve routine technical issues encountered during construction.
- Measure and verify completed construction quantities for progress monitoring and contractor payment purposes.
- Review quantity calculations against approved Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
- Assist in preparing measurement sheets and quantity reconciliation reports.
- Monitor material consumption and identify excessive wastage.
- Verify site setting-out, benchmarks, grid lines, elevations, and dimensions before commencement of construction.
- Check dimensions, verticality, and levels of completed works before approval.
- Monitor safe working practices throughout the construction site.
- Ensure workers use the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Report unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, accidents, and near-miss incidents.
- Promote good housekeeping and environmental protection throughout the project.
Material Inspection and Control
- Inspect construction materials upon delivery to ensure compliance with approved specifications.
- Ensure only approved materials are used in construction.
- Verify that all materials conform to approved technical specifications and project requirements.
- Review manufacturers' certificates, test certificates, and material approval documents.
- Review laboratory test reports and verify compliance with project specifications.
- Conduct site inspections before approving work for subsequent construction activities.
- Monitor proper storage, handling, and protection of materials on site. Coordinate material inspections with project officer and procurement team.
- Report damaged, defective, or non-compliant materials for corrective action.
Technical Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of daily site activities, inspections, measurements, and construction progress.
- Prepare daily site diaries, technical reports and weekly work progress reports with photo documentation.
- Record site instructions, requests for information (RFIs), and engineering clarifications.
- Review and maintain approved construction drawings, specifications, and method statements.
- Ensure all technical documentation is maintained in accordance with standard document control procedures.
Contractor Coordination
- Coordinate daily construction activities with contractor and management.
- Conduct site coordination meetings to review progress, work priorities, and technical issues.
- Ensure contractor has sufficient manpower, equipment, and materials to meet project schedules.
- Monitor contractor compliance with contract requirements and approved work programs.
- Assist in resolving technical disputes and construction-related issues.
