About the job Assistant Resident Engineer- O&MGeneral Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Performs difficult and complex O&M assignments involving the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of the O&M project.
• Maintains first level quality assurance to confirm to O&M of all work within his/her discipline in accordance with the plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Supervises the O&M work and serves as the task lead for the PMC O&M efforts.
• Supervises scheduling, document review, field inspection and reporting of O&M activities for several projects on designated sites and community facilities.
• Provides schedule and progress appraisal report to the Supervisor.
• Provides technical review and approvals of the contractors deliverables such as Delivery Plans, Emergency Plans, Logistics and Resource Plans, O&M reports and Handover Plan.
• Monitors material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of O&M activities and schedule within the assigned discipline.
• Ensures that materials received meet specifications and established standards of quality.
• Organizes the accumulation of assigned discipline data for the final handover / turnover and report.
• Initiates and maintains records, back charge procedures, progress reports, etc., as required.
• Interfaces with the PMC team, client and upper-level management. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Performs high-level management, commercial reviews, and reporting consolidation of the O&M Teams activities.
• Develops O&M schedules and monitors progress.
• Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinates application of solutions.
• Reviews and interprets discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current revision level and correct technical execution of the work.
• Ensures that personnel of the assigned group engage in safe work practices in compliance with site specific safety procedures and industry standards.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with the PMC team.
• Monitors and coordinates all contractors' activities for assigned projects and area. Collaborates with O&M management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees.
• Supervises O&M Inspectors, ensuring that tests and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in accordance with approved procedures.
• ARE shall report to the Resident Engineer and interfaces with the relevant Authorities designated PM.
• Maintain a daily diary or daily report of O&M activities and consolidate those of inspectors; ensure timely reporting of consequent findings and issues to the Resident Engineer and provide expert advice as necessary.
• Preparation of reports, minutes of meetings etc. related to the works
• Coordinate with the Contractor, if assigned by the Resident Engineer, on matters of scheduling and application of resources.
• Assist Resident Engineer in reviewing of O&M Plan, O&M Checklist, method statements and assets condition reports.
• Convene and chair special meetings with the client, authorities, contractors and other parties related to his work as may be appointed by the Resident Engineer.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of ten years of experience related to project coordination (government projects); OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Experience working on large, heavy civil projects is preferred.
• 10+ experience required
• Must have excellent experience dealing with and understand all types of government contracts and procedures.
• Project management techniques and practices.
• Familiarity with engineering & building construction (Roads, Tunnels, Bridges, Buildings and Drainage systems.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in work performance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and overall PC skills.

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