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

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degrees in an Engineering discipline or equivalent technical experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
26th February, 2024.