Engineer - Geotechnical, Dubai

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The Geotechnical Engineer will be associated with the AECOM’s construction supervision discipline engineers independently or under the direction of the Resident Engineer advising on all engineering matters related to the roads construction relevant.

Job Duties

• General oversight of Inspector’s daily activities including works assignments, on-site performance and guidance on the supervision of the Contractor’s operations
• Review and Comment/Approve of the Contractor’s Shop Drawings as delegated by the Resident Engineer
• Review and assist the Resident Engineer to provide approvals/comments to the Contractor’s technical submittals (Method Statement, Material, shop drawings ... etc.) as delegated by the Resident Engineer
• Coordination with Contractor’s supervisory personnel regarding schedule, sequence and method of work
• Review the as-built drawings, in coordination with inspectors and surveyors
• Witness the laboratory tests and verify test results.
• Report non-conformances by the Contractor, if observed, while the Contractor executes his scope of services
• Be an active member of the project leadership team including interaction with the Client.

• Set, manage and control delivery of all contract elements and objectives including scope, quality, budgets, schedules, stakeholder interfaces, Communication /reporting, environmental and Health and Safety.
• Clearly convey instructions to staff members in order to achieve the project goals.
• Maintain the RE informed of all developments which may affect the project so that these can be dealt with immediately.
• Must be technically sound to interpret survey and engineering submittals to channelize and solve problems expeditiously.
•  Take the required measures to identify slippage in the Contractors activities early so that immediate recovery actions can be taken by the contractor.
• Use extensive relevant construction experience to proactively anticipate and prevent problems before they arise.
• Portray strong leadership skills which promote mutual respect both from the AECOM Construction Management staff as well as the Contractor.
• Ensure high quality of works during the construction period, strict compliance with the Employer’s Requirements, Projects Specifications and Safety Requirements
• Assessment of the Contractor’s compliance to the quality management System as specified in the latest applicable standards.
• Review of Contractor’s Design for compliance with Employer’s Requirements, Authority Requirements, End-User Requirements and Local and International Standards.

• Review and provide necessary comments/approval to the Contractor’s technical submittals including but not limited to calculations, drawings, material … etc.
• Submit to the Resident Engineer daily, weekly reports with details of the progress of fabrication, construction, testing of components, parts and assemblies, and status of materials procurement. Any non-conformity and malpractice found shall also be reported.
• Evaluate Contractor's personnel, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
• Monitor progress of all project participants.
• Participate in project construction meetings.
• Perform claims analysis, and maintain a project claims file.
• Assist in resolution of construction problems.
• Analyze value engineering proposals.
• Prepare non-conformance report to the contractor, if observed, while the Contractor executes his scope of services

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor Degree in relevant Engineering field (i.e. Geotechnical etc.)

Experience

Minimum 12 years of related Construction Supervision / Management experience on projects with a broad general engineering background. 

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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