Requisition ID: 299332* Relocation Authorized: International - Single
* Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
* Work Location: Riyadh
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Project OverviewExpo 2030 Riyadh is a global platform where countries, organizations, and individuals will come together to collaborate. Under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow,” the Expo promotes sustainable development, innovation, and transformative thinking. The event will be held from October 2030 to March 2031 and is expected to welcome over 40 million visits.
The 6 km² Masterplan outlines a comprehensive framework for participation and infrastructure at the Expo. The exhibition space, totaling 491,100 m² GFA, can accommodate up to 197 participating countries and 29 international organizations. Working collaboratively with our customer, Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), Bechtel will manage the infrastructure program which comprises early works, utilities, and publicly accessible spaces like streets and parks. Our scope on the six-square-kilometer site will transition into a mixed-use legacy development to serve the community after the six-month event is over. The project’s master plan leverages international sustainability standards for urban afforestation, treated water, and energy sources.
Job SummaryThis position is for a Deputy Field Engineering Manager who will provide oversight to ‘Build’ Contractor’s and responsible for Field engineering activities of a varied nature, requiring a full working knowledge of construction engineering practices. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, a can-do attitude, and the desire to deliver results. Successful candidate will have responsibility to provide direction to less experienced multidisciplinary Field engineers, or construction office technical or clerical personnel.
This vacancy is being advertised on a provisional basis to assess candidate interest and suitability. Any subsequent appointment will be subject to project approval, business requirements, and the formal selection process.
Major ResponsibilitiesJob Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
- * Maintain project safety culture and enforce Company and Customer safety policy and procedures.
- Takes a major lead in supporting quality program on the project which includes supporting quality audit and check points, FAT procedure and testing, site inspection for compliance with contract documents, approved submittals in conformance to codes and contract requirements.
- Provide constructability inputs during formation, bid, evaluate & award phases of assigned contracts.
- Represents Construction to analyze the contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations from the scope of work.
- As work proceeds, make recommendations to the Project on the mitigation of these risks; closely monitor and help remedial actions. Coordinates with Engineering disciplines, as appropriate, to communicate field data, perform data analysis and recommend resolutions to expedite surveying/metrology field conditions. Multi-disciplined field engineering responsibilities/familiarity with earthwork, concrete structures, mechanical equipment, underground utility installation (wet and dry utilities).
- Participates in pre-construction meetings and validates receipt and approval of pre-mobilization submittals. Oversees the discipline specific lead field engineers and assigned Construction Supervision Consultant’s field engineers reviewing and accepting technical submittals, inspection and testing, etc. Provide technical help to the preparation of Field Change Requests and Change Orders. Develops and deploys the construction processes for accepting completed work Represent the client in technical meetings with contractors. Monitors the contractor's execution for adherence to the principles of Integrated Safety Management System and to ensure the health and safety of the worker, quality, productivity, and consistency.
- Represents Construction to analyze the contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations from the scope of work. As work proceeds, make recommendations to the Project on the mitigation of these risks; closely monitor and help remedial actions.
- Coordinates with Engineering disciplines, as appropriate, to communicate field data, perform data analysis and recommend resolutions to expedite surveying/metrology field conditions.
- Multi-disciplined field engineering responsibilities/familiarity with earthwork, excavation, concrete, structural steel, mechanical equipment, piping installation (large and small), electrical installation, testing and commissioning activities, etc.
- Oversees the team of assigned field engineers reviewing and accepting technical submittals
- Manage the Construction Supervision Consultant Contract, ensuring adequate resources are deployed, of the correct discipline, are executing works in accordance with the Scope of Work, are complying with the Employers HSEQ plans and procedures, validation of quantities installed, Contractor payment applications, etc.
- Provide technical help to the preparation of Field Change Requests and Change Orders.
- Prepares and delivers training materials to support the site based technical teams
- Operates with latitude, exercising professional judgment within the framework of guidelines provided by the Contracts Administrator and utilizing construction knowledge, experience in the resolution of typical questions and problems.
Education And Experience Requirements
- * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction or related discipline
- Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in large scale construction works in a contractor role, or a senior role in a Project Management Consultant / Delivery Partner or demonstrable. If less than 20yrs, must be able to demonstrate experience of working in a Field Engineering Manager/Deputy Field Engineering Manager position on large and complex infrastructure projects in an EPC environment
Required Knowledge And Skills
- * Thorough knowledge of international standards and specification and codes as applicable (such as International Building Code, Saudi Building Code), including various safety procedures and practices associated with construction site works
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of process improvement tools such as Six Sigma program tools and methodologies is preferred
- Experience in KSA / Middle east / GCC is required
- Must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills to maintain a positive work environment between all parties including the client, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
- Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment, with a passion to take ownership of projects and provide sound technical leadership to contractor’s staff and construction engineers
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), can be the “face” of Bechtel by promoting our leadership, quality, and safety values to external partners including Client, Contractors and construction companies.
- Experience working with, supervising, and administering subcontractors.
- Must have a high level of English speaking and writing skills, Arabic speaking capability is required..
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