Senior Site Engineer

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Site Engineer to oversee site activities and manage teams ensuring that projects adhere to specifications and timelines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, at least 5 years of experience, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include ensuring quality standards, enforcing safety regulations, and providing technical support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience, 3 years relevant experience, 2 years in GCC preferred.
• Strong operational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Manage teams, providing leadership and support for project objectives.
• Implement quality assurance procedures and conduct inspections.
• Monitor project schedules, identifying delays and corrective actions.
• Coordinate procurement for timely delivery of materials.

Skills

Operational skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

MMUP Engineer Registration (UPDA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Site Engineer is responsible to oversee site activities, manage teams, and ensure projects are executed according to specifications and timelines. They play a crucial role in maintaining quality standards, enforcing safety regulations, and resolving technical issues to achieve project objectives efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site activities, including progress, quality control, and adherence to safety protocols, ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Manage teams, including contractors, subcontractors, and laborers, providing leadership, guidance, and support to achieve project objectives.
• Provide technical support and expertise to resolve issues, interpret drawings and specifications, and ensure activities are executed accurately.
• Implement quality assurance procedures, conducting inspections and audits to ensure workmanship and materials meet project requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor progress against project schedules, identifying potential delays or bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Assist in monitoring project budgets and costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities and minimizing expenses to optimize project profitability.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and equipment, minimizing delays and disruptions to project timelines.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, providing regular project updates, addressing concerns, and managing expectations to ensure client satisfaction.
• Enforce safety regulations and best practices on the site, conducting safety inspections, promoting a culture of safety, and implementing corrective measures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, including daily reports, progress photographs, and change orders, and prepare regular project reports for management and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Job Knowledge & Skills

Strong operational skills and an attention to detail, and experience of the design build process Strong customer focus skills and attitude. Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills Leadership Project Management Analytical thinker with demonstrated problem-solving skills Professional client management and interaction.

ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 5 year(s) working experience, 3 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year(s) GCC is a plus.

Competencies

• Agility
• Resilience
• Quality
• Leadership
• Project Estimating L2
• Project Planning L2
• Construction Budgeting L2
• Contingency Workforce Management L2
• Commercial & Residential Construction L2

Education

Profesional degree in MMUP Engineer Registration (UPDA)

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering