# Field Engineer- Road Works

**Company:** [Tatu City](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/qcR7dmBMkzBx92LjgJfYWJ.md)
**Location:** Tatu City, Kenya
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

-   Supervise construction site activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
-   Ensuring that all site records are prepared on time and submitted as required;
-   Collection of data on road inventory for use in preparing roadwork programmes and cost estimates in liaison with the Resident Engineer.
-   Obtain, compile and analyse all data necessary for appraisal of road works to reconcile the available resources with the planned and contracted scope of works;
-   Conduct engineering surveys for roads and other structures including
-   Provide inputs into the design process.
-   Make any necessary changes to the design drawings as per the site conditions following approval from Resident Engineer.
-   Develop geometric design from the survey results using AutoCAD, Civil CAD and/or other appropriate programmes;
-   Review the hydrological and drainage designs and modify as per the project requirements on site.
-   Supervise contractors on site, ensuring that the works meet the highest standards expected Tatu City.
-   Monitor construction and rehabilitation works, including environmental mitigation and safety plans in accordance with contractual agreements;
-   Review the contractor’s work programmes, resource, schedule and project implementation plan and ensure that the contractors/site supervisors comply with their work plans and complete the work within the specified time frame;
-   Ensure all works, undertaken by the contractor and/or his agent, are of good quality, as per specifications and with approved quality materials;
-   Assess and evaluate the contractor’s performance and resources;
-   Provide clear written and verbal instructions to the contractor or contractor’s representative(s) on site, and effectively and quickly resolve any project-related problems or issues causing delay;
-   Be able to prepare the drafts for contractual correspondence, interpret the contract conditions and specifications, monitor the progress of work, be able to prepare work plans, minutes of meetings, etc

## Requirements

-   A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/building and Construction or related field of study plus 7 years relevant site work experience in supervision of Civil Works.
-   Computer literacy and familiarity with standards Microsoft office application including MS Project and Engineering computer applications for example AUTOCAD.
-   Good understanding of Contract Management for Civil Engineering Works.
-   Excellent planning and organizational skills.
-   Proven track record in running projects