Field Scaffolding Engineer

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Project Overview:

Job Summary:

The Scaffolding Superintendent is responsible for the management of the scaffolding operations across a diverse set of projects in a remote location of NEOM. The work will be a combination of Project Management Consultant role and Construction Management.

Major Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Bechtel, local, and national safety codes for scaffolding activities carried out by contractors and subcontractors.
• Promote a safety culture and culture of excellence within scaffolding works.
• Develop Scaffolding Work procedures and oversee workforce and materials management to ensure contractors are executing according to schedule and project requirements.
• Monitor contractor-determined workforce and material requirements for scaffolding operations, verifying adequacy and compliance.
• Monitor work activities to ensure quality, safety, and adherence to project specifications.
• Participate in planning and management of personnel, equipment, contracting strategies, and procurement activities to support project deliverables.
• Ensure all project rules, work practices, and procedures are being followed by contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor contractors’ and subcontractors’ activities to ensure compliance with rules, work practices, and schedules.
• Support Project Controls in preparation of four-week schedules and budget monitoring.
• Prepare construction schedules, methods, and procedures for scaffolding activities.
• Supervise and direct subordinate personnel and craftsmen in construction activities within assigned areas.
• Verify that contractors have prepared Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and that crafts have been provided the resources required to perform work efficiently.
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines, areas, and clients’ representatives as instructed by construction management.
• Ensure awareness of temporary works principles and the integration of scaffolding requirements within temporary works design and implementation

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of directly related experience, such as civil field supervision, lead craft, or civil superintendent, with a focus on scaffolding (erection, modification, dismantling, and overall material and program management).

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of scaffold tracking systems and proven experience using metrics to manage scaffold programs heavy industrial projects.
• Subject matter expert with regards to scaffolding, including associated safety regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team based environment.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Safety Program.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and technical database applications.
• Knowledge of local labor laws and issues.

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