(Internal Role: Construction Management V)

• Working closely with other on-site staff (including the contractors tunneling and station construction teams, engineers and EH&S) to ensure work is completed efficiently and to specification
• Supervising contractors tunnelling site activities, providing them with technical guidance and support as necessary
• Liaising with project managers, engineers, and clients to provide progress updates or seek clarification on complex issues
• Managing tunnel interfaces and access requirements with the underground structures being constructed in parallel with the tunnels (includes two stations, two tunnel portals and a crossover) and the follow-on contracts
• Providing hands-on technical support, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions in real-time
• Applying specialized Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) tunnelling knowledge to solve on-site problems or complete tasks
• Inspecting and witnessing acceptance testing of major tunnelling equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance with operational and safety standards
• Monitoring EPB TBM operating parameters against the predefined values and reporting deviations, deficiencies and concerns to the contractor’s site team
• Leads the team of construction specialists and means and methods engineers as well as inspectors during the design implementation and construction phases of the project
• Act as primary point of contact between the client, the technical team and the construction team and contractor’s teams and provide advice and guidance to the field team including the Client/Owner, field engineers and the contractor
• Participate in executive level project meetings and provide strategic feedback and advice on construction services delivery
• Ensure that safety and creation as well as maintenance of a safe workplace and environment is the primary consideration and first priority in the delivery of all work
• Actively participates in safety leadership culture through field hazard inspections, engagement with the workforce, deployment of safety initiatives, and review of contractor’s means and methods
• Conduct thorough constructability reviews of detailed design and construction packages prepared by the Contractor. Constructability review reports shall identify project risks and provide recommendations to mitigate project risks
• Ensures the implementation of the project construction procedures
• Supervises the receiving, distribution, and filing of contractor's documentation
• Works with customer’s engineering and operating personnel to coordinate construction activities
• Implements control over variables affecting job progress to ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials and equipment and to ensure that other corporate programs are fully utilized

Working Conditions

• On-site

Experience:

• Minimum of 18 years of experience in Construction Services in area of specialty
• Experience leading teams in large infrastructure projects

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering or Construction Management field

Licenses OR Certifications:

• Holding recognized certification in the applicable area of specialty

Skills and Competencies:

• Experienced construction manager in the rail sector i.e., Stations, Track, Bridges, Overhead Catenary Systems, Signalling and Communications
• Solid understanding of construction methodology, innovative methods of delivery, technology, planning, delivery, site logistics
• Commercial and basic understanding of construction contract law and an understanding of multiple contract types
• Good oral, written communication, and presentation skills
• Stays up to date with key industry/professional trends through networking and Continued Professional Development (CPD) and ability to update colleagues & clients on industry trends.
• Proficient in office technology, software, and applications
• The individual will take ownership to identify, solve and overcome challenges, whilst keeping other abreast of developments
• This individual is expected to deliver results, striving to exceeds the clients’ expectations
• Expert knowledge of prevailing construction means and methods in area of specialty
• Seasoned in construction-related software applicable to area of specialty
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
• Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
• Expert ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths
• Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
• Ability to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
• Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
• Proven site leadership capability for multi-resource teams with seasoned experience building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
• Capability to understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
• Inclined to maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
• Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
• Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) in a demanding multi-disciplinary project environment
• Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment