Assistant Resident Engineer

About the Role

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to join their team in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, specifically in Al Khobar and Al Jubail. This full-time position involves supervising and directing field construction operations within an assigned discipline or area, ensuring compliance with project specifications, schedules, and budgets.

Project Context

The Jubail project, managed by Bechtel since the mid-1970s, is a significant civil engineering undertaking in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO) acts as the Management Services Contractor for the Royal Commission, overseeing engineering, procurement, and construction. The project involves managing design submissions from local architect/engineering firms and supervising construction work performed by local contractors in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair Industrial Cities. Recent work focuses on developing new residential communities, iconic buildings, major site preparation, commercial buildings, and extensive infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct field construction operations within the assigned discipline or area.
• Oversee contractor activities, subordinate superintendents, and other assigned personnel.
• Ensure construction operations and subcontractor performance adhere to specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Determine contractor workforce requirements and coordinate established area operational plans.
• Monitor work activities and ensure the quality of work performed.
• Verify that the most current design documents are used and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
• Prepare daily reports and forecasts, including construction progress, contractor personnel forecasts, and expenditure forecasts.
• Monitor tool usage on site, review Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables, and ensure crafts have necessary tools.
• Implement client/project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned operations.
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines or areas and client resident representatives as instructed by construction management.
• Ensure compliance with client, Bechtel, and local/national safety codes, requirements, and standards, promoting a Zero Accident Philosophy.
• Participate actively in scheduled safety meetings.
• Apply Six Sigma tools, analysis, and decision-making in the execution of duties.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in a supervisory capacity within field construction.
• Demonstrated ability to direct operations and manage subcontractor performance.
• Proficiency in monitoring construction progress, quality, and adherence to project documentation.
• Experience in preparing reports and forecasts related to construction activities.
• Familiarity with safety codes and standards in construction environments.

Company Culture and Values

Bechtel is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. The company values a multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences, believing this diversity enhances problem-solving, innovation, and partnership. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.