Temporary Works Coordinator

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Project Overview:

Bechtel has been involved over the last 80 years in some of the world’s busiest and most complex airport projects, including Greenfield and Brownfield developments. In the GCC, we have held significant roles on King Khalid, King Fahad, Dubai, Hamad, and Muscat international airports. As we consider the future of aviation globally and in the GCC, we are very enthusiastic about the future of aviation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

We are currently considering candidates with aviation, other transportation or complex public accessible building project experience to provide project management consultancy services (including technical, commercial and construction management) for a major infrastructure project in Riyadh should it be awarded to Bechtel. This posting serves as an expression of interest only.

Job Summary:

In this role, the Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) is responsible for ensuring that all temporary works, particularly those involving underground utilities, are effectively planned, coordinated, and executed during construction. This role involves the oversight of temporary structures, support systems, and safety measures required for the safe and efficient execution of work around underground utility installations, modifications, or protection. The TWC will work closely with Construction Engineers, Construction Managers, Contractors, and other site personnel to ensure compliance with regulations, design specifications, and health & safety standards.

Major Responsibilities:

Major Responsibilities:

Temporary Works Planning & Coordination:

• Review and understand project designs, especially those concerning underground utilities (e.g., water, gas, telecommunications, electricity).
• Preparation of temporary works designs and ensure they meet project requirements, local authority guidelines, and industry standards.
• Liaise with designers, engineers to develop safe and efficient solutions for supporting or rerouting underground utilities during construction activities. Ensure temporary works are reviewed, signed off, and adequately documented before implementation on-site.
• Management of Underground Utilities:
• Identify, assess, and monitor all underground utility locations and risks associated with the construction site.
• Ensure proper temporary works are in place to protect underground utilities during excavation, piling, or other potentially disruptive activities.
• Coordinate with utility providers for necessary utility diversions, protection, or temporary installation to maintain service continuity during construction.
• Oversee utility clearance activities, ensuring that any excavation or ground disturbance around underground utilities is carefully managed.

3. Health & Safety Compliance:

• Ensure that temporary works associated with underground utilities comply with safety regulations, including health and safety risk assessments (e.g., avoiding utility strikes, cave-ins).
• Regularly inspect and monitor temporary works and utility protection measures to ensure they remain secure and fit for purpose.
• Develop and enforce risk management procedures, including site induction on the handling of underground utilities and the potential hazards involved. Ensure the proper use of protective measures such as shoring, trench boxes, and barriers around utility lines to avoid accidental damage.

4. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain up-to-date records of all temporary works, including designs, permits, approvals, inspections, and modifications.
• Document changes to utility layouts or protection strategies and inform stakeholders accordingly.
• Provide weekly or monthly reports to the Construction Managers detailing the status of temporary works related to underground utilities, including challenges, solutions, and compliance status.

5. Collaboration with Stakeholders:

• Act as the primary point of contact between the project team, utility companies, regulatory authorities, and other external stakeholders  
• Participate in coordination meetings with utility providers and other contractors to ensure alignment on project timelines and risk management strategies. Work closely with the Construction Managers to ensure that utility-related temporary works are accounted for in the overall project schedule.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Required bachelor's degree(or equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Previous experience in similar roles.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with changing priorities and deadline.
• Role model the Bechtel Visions, Values, & Commitments (VV&C) and must be a strong advocate of our Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts and initiatives.
• Experience of working within a multicultural, highly diverse team environment is essential.
• Previous experience of working in a live operational airport environment would be highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited oversight and supervision.

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