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Apply nowWe are seeking a Chief Supervisor (Resident Engineer) as a part of our DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH Branch Office.
DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is a part of the DB group, a world leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future. We represent 180 years of rail experience and our infrastructure projects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobility.
The job opening is located in Cairo, Egypt, and offers exciting challenges and potential for career growth.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing and managing one lot of complex railway modernisation project including track works, civil works and installation/ modernisation of railway systems from inception to completion.
- Responsible for ensuring that project meets quality standards, is completed within the specified timeframe, and adhere to safety regulations.
- Supervise and provide expert knowledge for all engineering tasks assigned, ensuring they are executed efficiently and effectively.
- Coordinate and manage the site supervision team including up to 10 site supervisors / experts, thus ensuring quality control and quantity surveying of works on site.
- Review and monitor Contractors’ work programmes, schedules and plans for site works.
- Collaborate with project manager and other team members, Works Contractor(s), Employer and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and objective.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to team members to enhance their skills and performance and oversee all health and safety related issues on the construction site.
- Organize regular meetings with the project team to provide project updates/progress and share and follow up on relevant information.
- Lead, assist and participate in site meetings with Employer and Contractor, in internal discussion sessions, telephone conferences, and team meetings.
- Provide organizational and technical guidance and on-job training to client’s employees on demand.
- Submit regular and ad-hoc progress reports to parties during various stages of the project.
Qualifications:
- M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in general project management and site supervision of railway construction/ modernization.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Strong knowledge of engineering principles, construction methods and project management.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Previous experience with comparable projects in the Middle East region would be advantage.
- Full computer literacy.
- Excellent knowledge of English Language; Knowledge of Arabic language is an advantage.
- Driving license required in order to perform assigned duties.
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