MSELECT is hiring a Senior Civil and Structural Engineer for an international oil and gas operator in Basrah. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and be fluent in English.
JOB OBJECTIVE
- To take charge of the project design works starting from FEED
- Ensure compliance of the design with COMPANY requirements
- Follow up ITB and Basic design preparation with GES contractor
- Conduct technical evaluation of bidders’ proposals and prepare technical evaluation reports
- Issue and Reply bidders’ clarifications during bidding time
- To prepare and present TC/MC papers, SR/ MR and contracting strategy paper with cooperation of cost controller for the related projects and report to engineering manager
- Get acquainted with and review EPC contract in all aspects
- Get acquainted with contractor design documents, plans, procedures and method statements for compliance with approved design and requirements
- Focal Point of contact for the assigned EPC Contracts during basic design and detailed engineering
- Checking technical designs and drawings to ensure it’s in compliance with Company specification and international standard
- Review and approve construction procedures and method statements and special database reports when its required
- Provides technical assistance and consults with other departments regarding engineering functions and site development
- Ensure standard HSE, quality management system & construction procedures shall be implemented
- Ensure leading practices, standards and guidelines are adhered to during the FEED stage of the project
- Provide support to reviews and process the construction change orders
- Attend and participate in the meetings whenever required
- Submit daily reports for the projects under his supervision
- Assist to evaluate the performance of consultant and subcontractors according to their actual performance
- Timely report any issue may impact the timely delivery of the projects
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Project Management:
- Manage Scope, Organization, Quality, Cost and Time for the civil work
- Contribute to set up and contract management of construction and /or EPC contracts
- Liaises with local authorities (if required) in line with the applicable governance documents and contracts (JOA, EDPSC)
- Communicate and coordinate the interface issues with relevant parties
- Health, Security, Safety and Environment
- Ensure compliance with all relevant HSSE management policies, procedures and controls within own area, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating on a continuous basis, and a responsible environmental attitude
- Leading by example and develop a strong safety-first culture within the own and (sub) contractor workforce. Strong focus on personal safety, security and QA/QC
- People & Contractor Management
- Manage the activities and work performed by General Angering Services Contractor (GES), Project Management Consultancy (PMC), Contractors and Suppliers
- Build good relationships with key stakeholders
- Submit performance assessment about PMC, GES and (sub) contractors
- Recommend training and development for team members to build their capabilities
- Liaise with QA/QC section to conduct quality training to engineering team and (sub) contractors to improve their quality capabilities
- Develop overview of contractor’s strengths and weaknesses and intervene as and when required exercising contractual rights
- Assist on CSR strategy development and execution
- Prepare, Monitoring & Control Budgets and Plans
- Plan and monitor engineering work through reporting, analysis and identifying variances from the plans
- Identify deviations at the earliest possible stage and assist in the development of recovery plans and mitigation measures
- Communicate critical issues to the engineering section head in a timely manner with proposed solutions
- Inform project team of reaching important project milestones
- Oversee the construction contractors and suppliers on an ongoing basis
- Contractor and Vendor selection
- If required, assist in identifying the list of external service providers eligible to provide the relevant services and work with the Procurement department to issue RFP/tender as per company policy
- Conducting technical and financial analysis of the proposals submitted by the service providers along with the relevant departments
- Prepare data base for the actual performance of (sub) contractors/suppliers and report the same to attention of management & pre-award evaluators
- Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Construction Management policies, systems, processes and procedures, identifying potential areas of improvement
- Ensure compliance with corporate requirements on adherence to policies, procedures and instructions within own area related to all relevant regulatory directives to promote a safe and risk-free environment
- Improvement of systems processes and practices
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
- Facilities Projects Team and Consultancy
- Asset Management Team, HSSE
- Operations & Maintenance
External:
- Contractors, Vendors & Service providers
- Construction and EPC Contractors
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in Civil engineering or equivalent (BSc preferred)
- Skillful in using Microsoft office software, AutoCAD software, Civil and Structural design software
- Highly pro-active working style and with team spirit
- Professional certification or accreditation in construction management or proven experience
Minimum Experience:
- 5-10 years of post-qualification experience with experience in the oil and gas industry
- Work experience in the MENA Region, preferably in Iraq
- Demonstrated construction management roles of at least (5) five USD 60 million plus capital projects
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
- Mastery in Construction Management
- Skilled in Influencing and Conflict Handling
- Skilled in Contract Management
- Ability to think laterally and provide creative solutions to deliver projects and give strategic directions
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively
- Ability to drive and achieve desired results within the defined time duration
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.