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Project Overview:

Jubail is one of Bechtel’s most remarkable achievements—a city built from the sand up, requiring vast resources and logistical planning on an unprecedented scale. It the biggest civil engineering project in modern times—and it's getting bigger. Bechtel has managed the Jubail project, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, since it began in the mid-1970s. Bechtel serves as the Management Services Contractor (MSC), or “owner’s representative” for our client, the Royal Commission (RC). We are the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) managers, managing design submissions from local AE firms, and overseeing the actual construction work being performed by local contractors and sub-contractors in Jubail and Ras-Al-Khair Industrial Cities. In June 2021, Bechtel’s contract with the Royal Commission was renewed for another 5 years with work focusing on building new residential communities, iconic buildings/ bridges, major site preparation, commercial buildings, mosques, schools, hospitals, sports facilities, clinics, universities, utility services and infrastructure (electrical sub-stations, lift stations), roads and highways, port & pipeline expansions, and more.

Job Summary:

Work Location: Ras Al-Khair. The work location for this position is at Ras Al-Khair which is located about 100 KMS north of Jubail Industrial City. You will be required to commute Jubail – Ras Al-Khair - Jubail daily using the available transportation facility /shuttle bus service. The accommodation will be provided at Jubail Industrial City. Free breakfast and lunch are currently provided for Ras-Al-Khair assignees during workdays.

The Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) is assigned to a field construction organization in a supervisory capacity. ARE is responsible for supervising and directing operations within assigned discipline or area. Supervises and directs Contractor’s activities, subordinate superintendents and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors performance is in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for field construction operations within assigned discipline or area.
Determines contractor’s workforce requirements. Coordinates established area operational plans.
Monitors work activities and ensures the quality of work performed.
Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
Prepares daily reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, contractor personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecast.
Monitors tool usage on the site. Review Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the crafts have the tools they require to be productive.
Monitors the activities of subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
Responsible for the implementation of client/project policies, procedures and instructions within assigned operations.
Coordinates activities with other disciplines or areas and clients’ resident representatives, as instructed by construction management.
Ensures that client, Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility. Ensures the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into every aspect of construction operations. Actively participates in scheduled safety meetings.
Implements Six Sigma tools, analysis, and decision making in the execution of duties.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience.
Experience providing daily safety and quality inspections of Contractors’ physical works related to Roads, Bridges, Site Development, Pipelines and associated infrastructure works.
Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Experience working with, supervising and administering subcontractors and/or Direct Hire workforce.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization, recognizing and respecting differences.
Ability to balance work requirements from multiple projects.
Current/prior Middle East work experience on mega civil infrastructure projects.
Experience in projects which are budgeted expenditure driven.
Experience reviewing Contractors’ submittals, work method statements, safety plans, quality plans and traffic control plans for compliance with contract documents.
Experience reviewing and processing the contractor’s monthly pay applications.
Experience reviewing and monitoring the Contractors’ project schedules.
Experience writing correspondences to contractors on contractual matters.
Experience in dealing with the change management & claims.
Knowledge of the use of contracts, and the contractor and subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in contract documents.
Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan.
Ability to work within an integrated RC/Bechtel/Contractors team at multiple levels in order to achieve safety standards and high-quality work.
Serve as a resource for training/mentoring colleagues with less experience.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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Assistant Resident Engineer, Ras Al-Khair