Reviewing project requirements and ensuring all necessary plant equipment services and materials are provided tested and operational pre-tunnelling
Understanding the scope of work technical drawings and specifications
Coordinating with project managers construction managers designers and other team members to clarify objectives and align on timelines
Conducting risk assessments and planning for safety measures and compliance with industry standards
Attending briefings and training sessions as required
Verifying spare parts replacement tools and resources are ready and available for the TBM tunnelling operations
Attending and providing input into internal and contractor meetings (including TBM readiness reviews pre-construction meetings ES&H
On-Site or Field Operation Responsibilities
Technical Expertise:
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 contractors site team and the Tunnel Construction Manager
Monitoring and reporting on delays and breakdowns of critical tunnelling plant and equipment
Reviewing ground and utility settlement monitoring data against the predicted values and raising any trends breaches or concerns to the contractors team Tunnel Construction Manager
Coordination and Supervision:
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
Quality Control and Safety Compliance:
Conducting quality assurance checks to ensure that the work complies with technical standards specifications and industry regulations
Monitoring site safety practices ensuring that proper safety protocols are followed and reporting any safety concerns
Filling out field reports to document tasks completed any issues encountered and actions taken to address those issues
Checking and verifying the contractor records including materials and consumables labor hours production rates and downtime
Client & External Relations and Reporting:
Addressing any concerns or questions from the client stakeholders interfacing contracts amongst others and escalating issues when necessary
Preparing detailed field reports to summarize activities outcomes and any recommendations for further actions or follow-ups
Working Conditions
Office-based and on-site
Requirements
Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Construction Management in the area of specialty
Education:
Bachelors degree or diploma in an Engineering or Construction Management field
Licenses OR Certifications:
Holding a recognized certification in area of specialty
Skills and Competencies:
Working closely with the project teams engineers and other specialists to align on project goals and timelines
Providing input to project managers construction managers or engineers regarding technical difficulties encountered in the field and potential solutions
Participating in team meetings to share knowledge and expertise
Partnering and collaborating with the Contractors tunnelling team working as an Integrated Project Team
In-depth understanding of prevailing Construction means and methods in area of specialty
Proven capability to effectively lead a small team in Construction Management
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork promotion of innovation and overall excellence
Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
Expert in other Construction-related software applicable to the area of specialty
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
Must have demonstrated experience effectively relaying and receiving critical and technical information (written and verbal) to varied audiences
Expert ability to work collaboratively in a structured disciplined technology-driven environment
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