bayt.com
Job Description
Client Representative Engineer (Civil/Arch)
We are looking for a talented Client-Representative Engineer to join us in Kuwait, to act as Client’s Representative in the administration of the construction and fit-out contracts.
Responsibilities include:
Contract management
Program Scheduling
Quality
Cost & Risk
Scope and Deliverables
Consultant and contractor management
Reporting
Local Authorities & Approval
Construction Support
Resource Management
• Coordinates with the contractors/consultant regarding design and documentation issues.
• Action all construction contract correspondence with contractor(s), and construction manager (if applicable).
• Review and action material, shop drawing, sample, mock-up etc. submittals.
• Issue instructions to contractor/consultant for their action to comply with the construction contract time and quality requirements.
• Liaise with the consultant and authorities to resolve site queries.
• Issue to the client regular project progress reports.
• Review and process contractor payments and variation orders.
• Review and advise contractor claims.
• Issue substantial and final completion certificates. Prepare and follow up snag lists.
• Review and approve operation and maintenance manuals and as-built drawings.
Skills
- Professional analytical standards with project related data and documents.
- Extensive project experience.
- People management and mentoring skills
- Strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Understanding of commercial management of projects.
- Understanding of risk management.
- Understanding of scope definition and scope interface.
- Professional presentation skills.
- Detailed knowledge of local standards, policies, codes and procedures and ability to convey best practice to the team.
- Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements, knowledge of codes, regulations and submission requirements.
- Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles.
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken). Knowledge of other languages is an added value.
- Demonstrated ability of Managing teams.
Qualifications
15+ year Post graduate experience
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Arch. Engineering, Master’s level – desirable.