JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary-Civil Engineer
Responsible for
executing assigned engineering projects in accordance with customer
specifications and within schedule and budget limitations. The role holder coordinates
the day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring
the site labour force and the work of any contractors/ vendors for the
successful completion of the project.
Section III: Do – Key Activities
and responsibilities of the role
Perspective
Responsibility
Financial
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Assists in the preparation of construction cost estimates
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Monitors day to day project expenses to ensure adherence to
project budget
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Negotiates the price for materials, and recommends cost-effective
solutions for the intended project
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Ensures that project charges are
correctly represented in the accounting process
Customer
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Acts as the first point of contact for technical advise on a
construction site for subcontractors and operatives
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Assists in technical specification review and resolution
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Coordinates the collection and dissemination of technical
information from the client and within the organization
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Liaises with clients and their representatives (architects,
engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them
informed of progress
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Liaises with the local authority to ensure compliance with local
construction regulations and by-laws
Internal Process/Internal Process/Operations
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Ensures all materials used and
work performed are as per specifications
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Oversees the selection and
requisition of materials and plant
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Plans the work and efficiently
organizes the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines
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Conducts setting out, leveling
and surveying of the site
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Schedules and monitors program
activity including, follow-up with external suppliers to ensure timely
response to action items
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Prepares quotations utilizing
supplier information, cost standards, technical information from quality,
manufacturing engineering and design.
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Creates bill of material,
detailed instructions for manufacturing process of new part, specification
for packaging, external supplier specification to provide standard cost
structure and instructions
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Prepares designs, drawings,
plans and specifications for projects, engineered systems, technical
equipment or components
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Assists in the review of estimates
by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs, material
price lists, labor costs per man-hour and equipment costs and applying to
complete scope of work
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Assists in the analysis of
reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests and aerial photographs on soil
compositions, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical
and geologic data to plan and design project
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Assists in the preparation or
modification of reports, construction schedules, environmental impact
studies, permits and designs for project
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Reviews and monitors daily
project progress
