Construction Engineer – TSF, Site Prep & Batching Plant

McDermott International; Milano; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Construction Engineer to lead site construction activities, coordinating with Home Office Engineering and Subcontractors to ensure plans and schedules are met and standards are upheld.

The role emphasizes mentoring experienced colleagues, solving complex problems, and delivering quality documentation through RFIs, turn-over, and lessons learned across the Tech Services discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in Construction.
• Moderate knowledge of MDR construction procedures, progress systems, material management systems, document management, and timekeeping systems.
• Knowledge of MS Office skills, specifically with Excel, and Access.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Respected for uncompromising integrity, work ethic, and professionalism.
• Energetic with a positive and enthusiastic disposition, possessing a can-do attitude.
• Project-focused, values-oriented, and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead site construction activities in accordance with project plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Coordinate with Home Office Engineering, Construction, Subcontracting, Procurement and Project Controls to plan, set up and enable site Subcontractor works.
• Coordinate with the Completions Manager on discipline activity.
• Coordinate with site QA/QC Lead on final inspection and punch list, red-line drawings to show as-build conditions; perform engineering activities to develop/complete design; prepare/answer RFIs and Field Work Order Requests.
• Support the set up and administration of the AWP system for site activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Overview

The Construction Engineer uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the planning and execution of the works on site by multiple subcontractors. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Tech Services discipline. They solve complex problems and use their discipline‑specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Construction impacts a range of customer, operational, project, Subcontractor or service activities with the Tech Services team and other related teams and ensures that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Job Description

The Construction Engineer uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the planning and execution of the works on site by multiple subcontractors. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Tech Services discipline. They solve complex problems and use their discipline‑specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Construction impacts a range of customer, operational, project, Subcontractor or service activities with the Tech Services team and other related teams and ensures that they are working within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead site construction activities in accordance with project plans, specifications, and schedules
• Support the Construction Director and Area construction managers for set up, management and completion of works to be completed at site
• Coordinate with Home Office Engineering, Construction, Subcontracting, Procurement and Project Controls to plan, set up and enable site Subcontractor works
• Coordinate with the Completions Manager on discipline activity
• Coordinate with site QA/QC Lead on final inspection and punch list, red-line drawings to show as-build conditions; perform engineering activities to develop/complete design; prepare/answer Request for Information and Field Work Order Requests
• Support the set up and administration of the AWP system for site activities
• Issue and monitor issue of project deliverable and information to Subcontractors relevant to their scope
• Conduct Constructability works in the home office with engineering and coordinate with Site Subcontractors for input / feedback on design
• Manage Engineering support on the site through the Project Manager at the home office
• Manage all correspondence concerning questions or issues between Engineering and Construction through a Request for Information (RFI) system for document tracking and control
• Close out all RFIs and incorporate them into the turnover systems for care and custody of the Client
• Analyze progress and schedule performance
• Conduct weekly planning meetings with their PMT and Subcontractors to determine work to be executed in the upcoming three (3) weeks
• Support the Subcontractor to generate weekly work plans on an IWP level with input and recording
• Support the subcontractor to request material by submitting WRFIs to Material Management before the execution date and track material delivery
• Record and communicate Lessons Learned

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent
• Five (5) years of experience in Construction
• Moderate knowledge of MDR construction procedures, progress systems, material management systems, document management, and timekeeping systems
• Knowledge of MS Office skills, specifically with Excel, and Access
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
• Respected for uncompromising integrity, work ethic, and professionalism
• Energetic with a positive and enthusiastic disposition, possessing a can-do attitude
• Project-focused, values-oriented, and results-driven

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