Project Inspector - Geotechnical

SMEC Philippines, Inc.; Pakil; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC Philippines, Inc. invites applications for a senior geotechnical construction supervisor to oversee shaft excavation, earthworks, dewatering, and diaphragm wall activities on hydropower/infrastructure projects in Luzon.

You will monitor geotechnical performance, verify compliance with drawings, and prepare field records. The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with 10 years’ plus experience, strong communication and on-site leadership skills, and the ability to work with contractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10 years of relevant experience in hydropower projects or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• At least 3-5 years of direct geotechnical and civil experience in construction supervision or inspection of deep excavations, access shafts, earthworks, ground treatment, dewatering, bore piling, and diaphragm wall activities.
• Experience in vertical shaft excavation methods, including mechanized excavation and support works.
• Proven experience in inspection of soft soil support systems and monitoring construction works during the construction stage of hydropower projects.
• Experience working with contractors, designers, and supervision consultants on site.
• On-site inspection or supervision of construction works.
• Exposure to high-risk construction environments.
• Excellent communications skills and a positive, collaborative approach.
• Strong ability to inspect, monitor, and verify vertical shaft excavation, earthworks, ground treatment, dewatering, bore piling, and diaphragm wall activities against approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect shaft excavation, supports, earthworks, ground treatment, dewatering, bore piling, and diaphragm wall construction activities.
• Monitor contractor activities, workmanship quality, and geotechnical performance.
• Witness testing and inspections for geotechnical-related works.
• Support installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation and assess instrumentation data.
• Maintain inspection checklists, photographic records, and geotechnical field records.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and standards.
• Identify non-conformances, unexpected ground or groundwater conditions, and geotechnical risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare daily and weekly inspection reports and field records.
• Coordinate daily with resident engineers, HSE staff, and contractors.
• Implement project-specific HSE requirements and identify geotechnical-related hazards.

Skills

Geotechnical inspection

Construction supervision

Field data recording

Construction safety

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world\'s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project\'s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.

Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect shaft excavation, supports, earthworks, ground treatment, dewatering, bore piling, and diaphragm wall construction activities

• Monitor contractor activities, workmanship quality, and geotechnical performance

• Witness testing and inspections for geotechnical-related works

• Support installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation and assess instrumentation data

• Maintain inspection checklists, photographic records, and geotechnical field records

• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and standards

• Identify non-conformances, unexpected ground or groundwater conditions, and geotechnical risks, and recommend corrective actions

• Prepare daily and weekly inspection reports and field records

• Coordinate daily with resident engineers, HSE staff, and contractors

• Implement project-specific HSE requirements and identify geotechnical-related hazards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering

• 10 years of relevant experience in hydropower projects or large-scale infrastructure projects

• At least 3-5 years of direct geotechnical and civil experience in construction supervision or inspection of deep excavations, access shafts, earthworks, ground treatment, dewatering, bore piling, and diaphragm wall activities

• Experience in vertical shaft excavation methods, including mechanized excavation and support works

• Proven experience in inspection of soft soil support systems and monitoring construction works during the construction stage of hydropower projects

• Experience working with contractors, designers, and supervision consultants on site

• On-site inspection or supervision of construction works

• Exposure to high-risk construction environments

• Excellent communications skills and a positive, collaborative approach

• Strong ability to inspect, monitor, and verify vertical shaft excavation, earthworks, ground treatment, dewatering, bore piling, and diaphragm wall activities against approved drawings, specifications, and method statements