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About the Construction Engineer Role

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Construction Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is dedicated to supporting the infrastructure program for Expo 2030 Riyadh. The role requires 5 to 10 years of experience in a relevant construction engineering capacity.

Role Purpose and Contribution

The Construction Engineer provides essential support for construction activities, encompassing work planning, packaging, material management, quantity verification, and validation. This role is critical in ensuring that all construction operations are executed safely, completed to specification, and adhere to established quality standards and project requirements, including technical inspection and testing knowledge, and coordination of system turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist construction supervision in planning construction methods and procedures.
• Coordinate engineering and construction problems with Senior Construction Engineers and Construction Managers.
• Identify and report construction quality, safety, and schedule issues to the responsible Construction Manager.
• Monitor site activities to ensure works are performed safely and compliantly.
• Interpret design engineering drawings and ensure contractor compliance with issued construction drawings, including temporary facilities and field sketches for revisions and additions, and prepare "as-built" drawings.
• Review design drawings, study interference problems, and review related vendor drawings and installation instructions.
• Review estimated quantities and material takeoffs for field purchases submitted by the contractor, reporting any discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Assist in coordinating vendor material deliveries, material storage, expediting, and engineering reports related to the project schedule.
• Monitor and ensure projections and schedules for manpower, material, and equipment requirements are met.
• Review and track field change notices, extra work orders, and back charge notices.
• Attend daily and weekly coordination and progress meetings with the Contractor.
• Collaborate on and compile daily reports for submission to the Senior Construction Engineer and Construction Manager.
• Review Method Statements and safety submittals for Safe Systems of Work procedures.
• Assist Senior Construction Engineer and Construction Manager with interface and stakeholder management.
• Maintain a zero-accident policy on site with the contractor through regular participation in and audit of clients' health and safety programs.
• Monitor the installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings and specifications.

Project Overview: Expo 2030 Riyadh

The Expo 2030 Riyadh is envisioned as a global platform for collaboration, promoting sustainable development, innovation, and transformative thinking under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow.” Scheduled from October 2030 to March 2031, the event anticipates over 40 million visits. Bechtel Corporation, in collaboration with Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), is responsible for managing the infrastructure program. This includes early works, utilities, and publicly accessible spaces across the 6 km2 Masterplan. The project's scope also involves transitioning the site into a mixed-use legacy development post-event, leveraging international sustainability standards for urban afforestation, treated water, and energy sources.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 5 to 10 years of experience in construction engineering or a related field. A strong understanding of construction methods, safety protocols, and quality control is essential for success in this role.

Application Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the appropriate channels. Bechtel Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.