Construction Engineer
Saudi Aramco
Total years of experience :44 years, 3 Months
• Oil and Water Injection Wells Tie-In Projects.
• Construction of Oil and Water Flow lines, Trunk Lines and related structural concrete structures
• Review and approval of Method Statements,
• QA /QC compliance, Safe and economic execution of works.
• Monitor and evaluate Project Schedule
• Documentation of project activities and monitor/tabulate all changes as works progress.
• Inspect, monitor and review project stages as works progress and ensure compliance to safety codes and various applicable regulations.
• Issue necessary Work Permits and licenses.
• Interpretation of drawings for tradesmen and Redlining of drawings.
• Preparation of progress report and on issues affecting progress of works e.g. change management /orders, field action taken, and verification of details.
• Scrutiny of job specifications to determine and ensure appropriate construction methods are used.
• Implementation of QA /QC programs & development of task specific QA/QC measures.
• Take remedial action to deal with delays due to bad weather and other factors or emergencies.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, Technical Queries and construction problems at Site, etc.
• Plan, organize and direct activities concerned with Site construction activities and systems.
• Investigate damage, accidents or delays at site and ensure proper procedures are carried out.
• Ensure works schedule is in sync with approved Contract Doc Specs and to Client’s expectation.
• Resolve Site Queries, Construction procedure & testing processes, quality, safe use of plant and equipment and material in storage.
• Ensure the end product complies to Contract Specifications.
• Monitor works progress and ensure target productions are maintained.
• Ensure good economic use of resources and materials.
• Ensure full understanding and correct interpretation of drawings and programs by Contractor.
• Review and approval of contractor technical submissions shop drawings, material submittals,
method statements, requests for information etc.)
• Safety and environmental impact assessment of proposed work methods.
• Technical decisions based on Site Laboratory tests and results of concrete cube
samples, soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations and other concrete structures on site.
• Reconcile actual project costs against approved budget and advise Senior Project Management Team accordingly.
• Reviewed and reconcile the Contractor’s claims and the Site Instructions with construction drawings and determine the variances with respect to the BOQ.
• Redline Civil Works drawings for preparation of ‘as-built-drawings’
• Issuance of Site Instructions to Contractor/s for omissions/additions that were omitted at design stage or due to change of site conditions.
• Technical decisions based on Project Quality Control Procedures and standards.
• Technical evaluation and acceptance or rejection of concrete, earth-works and other structures or works provided by various contractors on site.
• Technical evaluation of concrete cube and soils and materials tests based on visual inspections and complemented by results from the Site Laboratory or other project designated laboratory.
• Assessment of environmental and safety impact of proposed work methodologies.
• Technical evaluation and approval of Method Statements on proposed construction methods/activities.
• Technical decisions on type and frequency of additional tests as and where necessary.
• Computations and statistical analysis of concrete cube results.
• Project Quality Plan control implentation.
• Instructing Contractors to undertake corrective measures where deviations occur.
• Pre-concrete Inspections, check reinforcement arrangement, size, levels & ensure works are to
applicable degree of accuracy.
• Ensure all works are constructed to the applicable standards e.g. SABS1200 or Project Contract
Document, etc.
• Monitor works progress and further assist in attaining of target productions.
• Issue Site Instructions to Contractors and give expert advise/solutions to engineering queries.
My Duties are:-
• Review and approval of contractor technical submissions (shop drawings, material submittals,
method statements, requests for information etc.)
• Safety and environmental impact assessment of proposed work methods.
• Ensure Construction and services rendered comply to approved Project Quality Control Plan.
• Statistical analysis and other computations for assessment of acceptance or rejection of
Material and services supplied to the works i.e. concrete, earthworks, built-in items, etc.
• Technical decisions on type and frequency of additional tests where necessary.
• Make technical decisions on results from Site Laboratory of concrete cube samples, soil tests
and visual inspections.
• Instruct Contractors to undertake corrective measures where deviations occur.
• Ensure that works are executed to prescribed schedule & to the Client’s expectations
and requirements;
• Ensure compliance to Project specifications and applicable standard/s.
• Monitor works progress and ensure target productions are attained and maintained;
• Reconcile actual project expenditure against approved budget.
• Review and reconcile the Contractor’s claims and the Site Instructions with construction
drawings and determine the variances with respect to the BOQ.
• Liaison with Client and Contractors on commercial/contractual matters at site level;
• Liaise with and give expert advise/solutions to Contractors’ Engineering Queries.
• Redline Civil Works drawings for preparation of ‘as-built-drawings’
• Arrange and co-ordinate Project Planning, Design Review and Implementation on site.
Site Wide Civil Works construction for the entire bulk materials infrastructure.
I was responsible for Site Wide Civil Works and this included \[among other functions\], the under-listed:-.
• Preparation of Work Schedules, Technical Submissions, i.e. Method Statements, Safety guidelines, etc.
• Safety, environmental and Economic evaluation of proposed work methodologies.
• Safety, environmental and Economic evaluation of proposed work methodologies.
• Specifications, selection and acquisition of material, construction plant & equipment for use
on the works.
• Identification of Suppliers for specialist services, material and equipment required on the
Project.
• Negotiating and drawing- up Contracts with Specialist Service Providers.
• Preparation of Project execution plans and specific works programs for different sections
of the works.
• Project Quality Control and supervision entire works execution and Sub-Contractors.
• Preparation of Method Statements, Risk Assessments and change management.
• Construction progress monitoring against planned output.
• Arrange and co-ordinate Resource Planning workshops, Site Inspections & Technical Risk
Assessments.
• Re-strategising and rescheduling of work activities to ensure progress meets target
milestone dates.
Preparation of Consultancy and Construction Contract Tender Documents i.e. Scope of Works, Specifications, Bills of Quantity and Tender adjudication for the under- listed Projects \[ FIDIC Conditions of Contract \].
Installation of Seismometers for Kariba Dam Contract (2003 - 2005)
Contract sum: US$ 300 000
Geophysical Survey of Kariba Dam Stilling pool Contract ( 2003 )
Contract sum : US$ 150 000
Drilling Works for Additional Instrumentation for Kariba Dam (March 2000 to June
2004) Contract sum: US$ 290 000
Infrastractural Development (1997 -1999)
\[Construction of 100 low and medium cost houses and infrastructure development. \]
Kariba Dam: Rehabilitation of Pendulum Shaft \[ June 1998 \]
(Vertical shaft drilling \[300mm \] and underwater grouting).
Design Fabrication and Installation of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment (Nov.
1997- July, 1998) Contract sum: US$520 000
Drainage Works for Kariba Dam and Hydro Electric Power Stn \[ March - Nov.1997\]
Tunnel concreting and reinforced concrete arches to drain the south bank of Kariba Dam and Hydro electric Power Station
Kariba Hydro Electirc Scheme / Dam Safety Monitoring and Maintenance \[1992 - 1996\]
Preparation of a Project Documents for projects that alleviate the plight of the Communities that were displaced during construction of Kariba dam.
Formulation and recommendation of Projects under the Zambezi Valley Development Fund.
My duties involve evaluation and adjudication of submitted projects, identification of suitable contractors to implement works, management and supervision of works as they progress and passing for payment claims / invoices of service providers
Implementation of Zambezi Valley Development Fund Projects -Irrigation Schemes, Construction of Schools and related infrastructure.
Preparation of construction working drawings for various clients i.e. new industrial buildings, modification and extension of existing factories, houses, sheds, etc.
Tendering for major works, e.g. Dams and road bridges.
Computing of quantities for preparation of payment certificates for various civil works.
Construction of Industrial Hangers
Field Survey work
Design of Small and Medium earth dams
Maintenance of Dams and Irrigation Schemes
Responsible for operation and maintenance of conservation works and irrigation schemes in both Matebeleland North and South Provinces of Zimbabwe.
Duties and responsibilities included budget preparation for the Department, expenditure control, monitoring and safety of dams and related sructural works, preparation of reports for the same, recommendations on requisite repairs i.e. repair of spillways, rehabilitation of embankments, repair of appurtenant works, etc.
Works entailed working in close liaison with the Ministry's Dam Safety Consultants, Coyn et Bellier of France, surveys and preparation of reports for the same.
Management and monitoring of water usage from all Government dams in Matebeleland North and South Provinces.
Major consumers were Local Authority councils like Bulawayo City Council, Filabusi, Gwanda, West Nicholson, Mzingwane, Victoria Falls and BeitBridge towns.
Major dams monitored were Insiza (capacity 164million m3); Antelope (capacity 105million m3); Umguza (capacity 55million m3); Fort Rixon (capacity 97million m3); (Tiyabenzi capacity million 97m3); BeitBridge off- Rivver Storage Dam (capacity million 97m3); Umhlanga (capacity 55million m3)
Subordinate senior staff were fifteen (15No.) and Junior staff compliment were more than hundred and fifty (150No.)
Subordinate staff comprised Water Bailiffs, Office Clerks, Field Data Clerks, carpenters, builders, painters and other skilled maintenance personnel.
Contract labourers were engaged from time to time to compliment existing staff for major labour intensive works.
Annual recurrent budget expenditure averaged US$ 100 000
Capital expenditure varied depending on works.
• construction of a 12km concrete lined canal of capacity 1, 09m3/sec;
• construction of concrete outlet works from an existing dam
• construction of an earth-fill dam 25m high
• construction of pump houses, overchutes, box-culverts, etc.
• construction of a ten (10km) access road, bridges, cattle grids, etc.
• clearing and leveling 10 00Ha of medium/dense forest for crop farming
Duties and responsibilities were: - coordinating and checking all preparatory works prior to civil works commencement.
- check and verify all works intended/implemented were to Contract specification
- Verifying works setting -out and authorising same to be implemented.
- Measurement of quantities for payment of interim certificate payment i.e. concrete work, brickwork, earthworks, haulage, etc..
Contract sum US$600 000 (1985 rates)
Tacheometric survey of pumping main route and preparation of drawings.
- Selection and setting out of pumping main route.
- Setting out of all civil works
- Design specifications and selection of all requisite material i.e. air release valves, scour valves, etc. and equipment for use on the works.
- Management and supervision of works and expenditure control
Project: Sinamathela Water Supply Augmentation Project
Works comprised construction of: • 500m3 reinforced concrete reservoir
• pump house
• drilling and equipping five (5No.) bore-hole units
• upgrading of existing pumping and reticulation mains.
My duties comprised:-
- preparation of working drawings for the Construction unit, Mechanical workshops for fabrication of special fittings and for the Electrical Contractor.
- Selection and procurement of material, hire plant & equipment
- Supervision of works
- Expenditure control and ensured works progress to schedule
Project: Fatima Mission Water Supply
Works comprised:-
• 500m3 reinforced concrete reservoir
• pump house
• survey and selection of pumping and reticulation mains route
• installation of 4 000m of 100mm ∅ class 18 AC pumping main and 3 000m of 75mm∅ class 6 AC reticulation mains.
My duties were:-
- preparation of working drawings for the Construction unit, Mechanical workshops for fabrication of special fittings and for the Electrical Contractor.
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BSc Geography and Environmental Engineering. National Diploma in Civil Engineering. Oct. 1986 Course on Concrete Technology, conducted by the Cement & concrete Institute. Complementary FIDIC and NEC Contracts, ISO Requirements, knowledge of various skills Standards and Specifications, Basic Labour Relations Skills, Mining knowledge, Risk Assessments, Proficiency in use and application of various computer application programme/s & software including:- MS Word, MS Excel, MS Projects, MS Outlook, MS Photo Editor, Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, Setting-up Windows Operating Systems etc.
2009 BSc Geography and Environmental Engineering.
June - July, 1996 Construction Management course conducted by the Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute {ESAMI] Mombasa, Kenya Jan. 1996 Project Management course conducted by the Institute of Engineers.
Sept. 1995 Management of Engineering and Construction Contracts course conducted by the Institute of Engineers.
April, 1995 Construction Site Management course conducted by the Institute of Engineers.
Sept., 1992 Bills of Quantities and Tendering course conducted by the Institute of Engineers..
1981 -1983 National Diploma in Civil Engineering Intermediate Diploma in Civil Engineering National Certificate In Civil Engineering