Civil Structural Engineer
United Nations (UNAMA)
Total des années d'expérience :23 years, 4 Mois
Undertake structural designs for initiation and completion of engineering projects related to new construction and other infrastructure in UNAMA. Planed, coordinate, scheduled and supervised implementation of engineering projects such as: construction, refurbishment, installation, and maintenance. Conducted preliminary site assessments to obtain information such as soil characteristics, drainage and other data required for building site selection. Develop scope of works and specifications for engineering building, infrastructure, goods and services. Diagnose problems and develops solutions for defective engineering systems for installation, repairs and maintenance. Liaise with other engineering personnel in the mission and mission logisticians to resolve challenges through teamwork. Inspect and report on construction, installation and maintenance projects carried out either by contractors. Identified resource requirements for budget preparation, reviews and approve work orders and assign tasks to tradesmen and technicians of UNAMA. Coordinate and secure equipment, materials and spare parts for maintenance works. Apply and ensure adherence to safety programmes related to the safe operation of engineering equipment and power tools. Monitor and supervise construction projects, local engineering personnel assigned to the Engineering Section in the Mission. Prepared cost estimate for engineering projects, verify progress of engineering projects and recommend to the Section Chief for partial or final payments. Follow up on correction of defects in material or workmanship of contractor's work during the warranty period of the contracts. Carried out scheduled and preventive maintenance of structures in UNAMA and undertake technical evaluation of bids and proposals for engineering projects and equipment.
Prepared shop drawings, bill of quantities, drawn work Programs and method statements, Prepared schedule of resource forecasting for engineering and other technical activities relating to the project. Set out Construction Site for Buildings and Roads, Supervised and Prepared Progress Report, Reviewed and Undertook as Built Drawings, During Construction Phase, proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budget and safety. Utilize and maintain tools: schedule and document management to track and record project performance Prepared reports and PowerPoint presentations for new and ongoing research projects ensure projects are completed according to project plans, inter-discipline coordination and overall quality control of the works, Inform management of productivity, costs, quality control, document management and processing of applications for payment. Notify management of any issues that arise which affects quality, budget, progress and safety. Liaise between the project manager and the technical disciplines involved in the project and acted as a primary technical point of contact for the clients, Maintain customer relations and conduct project meetings. Ensure prompt payment from Owner and payment to Subcontractor and Suppliers according to percentage complete timely upon receipt from Owner.
Research and develop project design requirements, including design review; perform calculations and prepare estimates of time and material costs; and ensure compliance with District regulations and requirements, Performs construction inspections on Municipal roads and building projects as assigned by Municipal Engineer. Review submittals, contract documents and change orders with contractors and consultants, Review infrastructure drawings and specifications for conformance with Municipal requirements and assists Municipal Engineer with development of specifications, Develop revised design and construction standards for water system facilities, structures and appurtenances; prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new, relocated or replacement services and structures, Assists the Municipal Engineer with preparation of cost estimates and responsible for reporting progress of works to the Municipal Engineer.
Acted as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts men and operatives, check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations, ensure all materials used and work performed are as per specifications, oversee the selection and requisition of materials and plant, Managed, monitor construction and interpret the contract drawings provided by the client/architect, liaise with consultants, sub-contractors, Foremen and, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project, liaise with the local authority to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws, day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of subcontractors, planning the work and efficiently organizing the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines, overseeing quality control, health and safety matters on site, preparing reports, resolving any unexpected technical difficulties, and other problems that arise.
Award pending submission of final dissertation
First Class Division with GPA of 4.10