Field Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of on-site engineering including the discipline administrative function and ensures appropriate technical personnel are assigned to the project.
• Manages, supervises, directs and reviews activities of the field engineering team in the performance of on-site engineering design required during the course of construction, commissioning and handover.
• Provides technical support to the Construction Management Team (CMT), construction supervisors and Contractors.
• Manages field change processes and Contractor RFI’s per Hatch PLP procedures.
• Assists the Construction Manager to plan, budget and implement training/development programs for resources assigned to the project.
• Captures local permitting and inspection requirements as required (i.e.: building and occupancy permits, boiler safety registration processes, etc.).
• Assists CMT to develop and implement the Field Engineering section of the Construction Execution Plan.
• Supports Site Procurement/Contracting as required.
• Identifies quality concerns, supports site quality management processes to ensure quality assurance and conformance to project requirements.
• Manages requests for substitutions, alternates, concessions, proposed alternative designs and/or changes and resolves these in a timely manner in consultation with the home office Engineering Manager or other project stakeholders as applicable.
• Coordinates inspections with consultants, Client and applicable regulators/authorities.
• Manages and coordinates the preparation of red-line markups and as-built/record drawings and documents as per the project close-out and handover plan.
• Maintains site document control to ensure appropriate, timely distribution of documents/data.
• Supports Site HS&E to ensure that construction proceeds safely and in accordance with project and jurisdictional Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree/technical diploma in an engineering discipline appropriate to the specific project or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrable track record combining multi-disciplinary engineering management on major projects with sufficient and relative on-site construction/field engineering experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design criteria, application of engineering processes and materials of construction.
• Proficient with engineering/technical software/systems and their application to the project.
• General knowledge of industry and regulatory standards applicable to the project and the local jurisdiction.
• Understanding of procurement, contracting and administrative practices.
• Cumulative organizational skills combined with efficient time management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project planning and multi-discipline interfaces.
• Understanding of drawing production processes and document control methodologies.
• Expertise in Contractor/Vendor As-Built procedures and submittals.
• Understanding of project controls and progress measurement relative to Construction Work Package methodology.
• Ability to evaluate proposed technical options and provide solutions in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills, effectively manages key project stakeholder relationships (including internal and external clients).
• Leadership qualities and skills required to lead and motivate teams, transfer expertise and mentor/coach others.
• Adaptable to change and able to facilitate high pressure situations.