Role objectives
The Bridge Engineer specific tasks will include:
• Review the contract documents including the designs made available by the client & develop the contract management & construction supervision framework for the bridge construction works supported with the Quality Assurance (QA) & other compliance requirements.
• If the contract documents review found gaps or the need for design modifications, advise the PIU with recommendations / suggestions which might be considered for the necessary corrective interventions & for appropriate actions.
• Review the works contractor submitted work plan & the contract execution documents & advise the PIU for appropriate actions.
• Assess the design modifications proposed by the contractor taking into consideration of technical, contractual & operational aspects & advise the PIU for appropriate actions.
• Supervision of the bridge construction with prestressed elements & associated contract management activities, execution of QA activities & manage implementation of the approved environmental social management plan activities at site.
• Ensure compliance to internal processes & procedures (QA, quality control), health & safety, environmental management etc.), promote consistency & industry best practices & conform to all design standards & code requirements of work.
• Assist the PIU in the assessment of the contractors progress claims for payments, delay claims, variation requests etc.
• Participate in site meetings organised by the PIU, prepare site instructions & variation orders, represent our client at the site & prepare periodic progress reports.
• Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative approach with project team members, client representatives, consultants, contractors & other stakeholders as appropriate for the project.
• Act as the Resident Engineer for the bridge construction work managing our clients technical support, resources & being the primary point of contact for the PIU team.
• Ensure skill transfer & on the job training opportunities for the counterpart staff provided by the PIU / municipality.
The Bridge Engineer must be competent to produce the following outputs:
• Bridge design documents & contract documents assessment report.
• Contract management plan & the defects liability maintenance plan.
• Bridge construction progress updates & reports.
• Provision of high level technical advice to the PIU & other stakeholders as required during the preparation & work execution phases.
• Assessment reports on contractor submitted work plans, design modification proposals, progress / variation claims etc.
• Provide technical input to the preparation of operation & maintenance plans.
• Contract close out report.
Project reporting
This role reports to the line manager.
