Job description
Responsible For: Responsible for managing site construction activities and supervising field personnel for Mechanical / HVAC, Piping, Painting, Insulation, Refractory and Fireproofing
Main purpose of role: Take decisions relating to allocated work scope related to Mechanical / HVAC and Piping to ensure safe completion to schedule, quality and budget.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: The Senior Construction Engineer – Mechanical is responsible for managing subcontractor and supervising construction activities related to Mechanical / HVAC, Piping, Painting, Insulation, Refractory and Fireproofing.
- Works to a 90 day look ahead schedule and direct all field personnel and subcontractors to achieve completion of the project on schedule, with quality workmanship that conforms to plans and specifications.
- Ensure all work is executed in compliance with Contract requirements, Petrofac Management System requirements and associated procedures and all relevant standards and national and international standards, as appropriate.
- Contribute to the development of plans, schedules and estimate for individual work scope.
- Ensure Go/NoGo checklist is signed off and enough Workfront is available prior to mobilisation of Subcontractor.
- Verify the Subcontractor’s execution plan at an early stage and approve only if it aligns with Petrofac deliverables (documents and materials). Challenge Subcontractor for a more efficient execution plan inline within schedule & inline with safety and quality requirement.
- Prepare and discuss with subcontractor in advance construction method, sequence of works for critical activities.
- Initiate scoping sessions with subcontractors to plan activities (be aware of workface planning)
- Contribute to construction schedule and 6-weeks look-ahead, understand the project plans and specifications, identify and solve problems, order materials and schedules inspections as necessary throughout the process.
- Coordinate with Engineering & PMT to ensure that planned activities are constraints free.
- Review work procedures and method statements for Mechanical / HVAC, Piping, Painting, Insulation, Refractory and Fireproofing works in compliance with good work practices and the customers contract specializations.
- Ensure subcontractors are working with latest issued documents and drawings. Review IFC documents and resolve discrepancies, raise technical queries for clarifications on IFC deliverables in coordination with field engineering team.
- Implement standardized construction work processes, procedures, manuals and systems and create a system of control in each specific area.
- Ensure adequate storage and preservation of equipment & bulks before and after installation.
- Understands the systems turnover plan and sequence and ensures that the work is performed accordingly.
- Takes ownership of Build Right First Time (QinC) as nominated by CD/SM. Ensures that all inspection reports are accurate and that all attached documents are current status. Actively participate in Quality control inspection for all type of Mechanical / HVAC, Piping, Painting, Insulation, Refractory and Fireproofing works in line with approved ITP’s.
- Monitor implementation of PPC (daily progress monitoring). Daily progress report to be submitted to line manager.
- Highlight to Construction Manager & Subcontractor in advance on area of concern that might have an impact on project execution. Review daily/weekly job progress report and cost reports and issue to line management for ensuring progress and managing slippage in coordination with mechanical construction.
- Coordinate with the Client / QC inspectors for the resolution of site problems.
- Liaise with other disciplines in the execution of work.
- Assist the site subcontractors in the resolution of drawing interpretation.
- The review of inspection test packages during the course of construction activities.
- Monitor calibration status and condition of Inspection/Test and Measuring instruments.
- Ensures closure of all RFIs and related inspection/test records (ITRs) immediately after successful completion of each inspections with minimum/no punchlist
- Monitor completion of system/sub system in his area based on previously forecasted ITRs.
- Ensure that all punch items are closed on timely basis and assist in commissioning plan.
- Attend subcontract/cost awareness sessions and understand the Responsibility matrices, BOQ & preambles of subcontract. Shall provide assistance to subcontract teams on payment and invoice clearance in accordance with the BOQ and guide/manage sub-contractor change requests by complete assessment of works in the interest of the company within the framework of the subcontract.
- Ensure quantity reporting is establish and reported accurately.
- Challenge every Site Instruction based on Ts and Cs and assess cost impact prior to approval. Be aware of contract Ts & Cs of the subcontractor and scope of responsibilities.
- Conduct a review of all Site Instructions & Variation Orders (issued, approved, rejected) with Subcontracts Manager on a monthly basis. Keep evidences of changes requested.
- Immediately report any cost affecting inspection results to discipline lead and also highlight to engineering. Ensure all design changes are captured by the change control process.