JUNIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Acting as the main technical adviser on a project site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives.
• Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations;
• Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications;
• Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and craft people.
• Making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project;
• Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client.
• Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project;
• Liaising with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws;
• Liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress;
• Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors;
• Planning the work and efficiently organising the site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines;
• Overseeing quality control and health and safety matters on site;
• Preparing reports as required;
• Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
• Works on projects in the execution phase of the M&E section.
• Sets objectives, in close collaboration with the project manager, on technical (choice of equipment), financial (forecast of expenditure) and human issues.
• Clearly defined and in great detail: the execution, schedule, technical options, drafting of documents, etc., concerning the M&E section of the structure.
• Coordinates the M&E works (and gets them executed through in-house production or supervises them until handover, in accordance with the contract.
• Takes part in checking the works' progress schedules and, if necessary, modifies them.
• Establishes management procedures for risks/opportunities.
• Prepares elements necessary to establish progress updates and budget status.
• Assists with site personnel management, with compliance with health and safety regulations (regular inspections) and the management of plant/equipment and materials.
• Consults and manages subcontractors and sets up monitoring procedures.
• Responsible to the client (concerning time limits and quality) and also technical testing. Applies quality and safety procedures to the works.
• Contributes to the sustainable development policy and raises awareness of it in staff.
• Passes on contractual subjects (deadlines, etc.) for approval and participates in site reporting.
• Maintains the project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems. 
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs any other tasks that may be assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a focus on mechanical/electrical.
• Candidates should have a good understanding of building structural systems.
• Leads, coordinates, negotiates and knows how to take decisions when necessary
• Technical knowledge and being profit-minded.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines
• High safety awareness and safety focus.
• Good product knowledge which includes fire safety equipment aspects
• Able to work in remote locations
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite is compulsory
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCad is desirable
• Analytical mind and practical thinking
• Customer-focused, proactive and results-driven.
• Excellent communication & reporting skills – written and oral.
• Leadership skills and the ability to manage a team.
• Must reside in Ajah, Lekki and environs