Field supervisory electrical engineering position in building construction management. Application of electrical engineering expertise on electrical distribution and service utility systems – specifically; multi-story buildings, MV infrastructure and equipment, building power systems, lighting, electric panels, ducts, and wiring, HVAC power, and telecommunication systems. Responsible for monitoring and inspection of on-site electrical installation and testing work activities. Provides technical guidance to contractors, and utilizes his expertise to ensure that the permanent works are constructed in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and approved drawings and specifications.
1. Resident Field Construction Engineer – representing the Client/Owner, for 20 story office building to be built from green site.
2. Monitors contractors’ electrical installation and testing activities.
3. Witnesses contractors’ quality control inspections to ensure that the permanent works are constructed according to the applicable codes, standards, and approved drawings and specifications.
4. Witnesses all testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities to assure contractors’ compliance with the approved plans and procedures. Reviews tests results generated by the independent test agencies, and approves those complying with the specification requirements.
5. Reviews contractor’s electrical shop and as-built drawings, quality assurance, procedures, materials submittals, tie-in procedures, project schedules, Operation and Maintenance Manuals and approves and/or coordinates approval of same.
6. Assists Contractor with local electric utilities MV and telecommunication systems, work permits, witnessing and inspections, and documentation such as permitting, relay coordination, energization procedures on all aspects of tie-in work for new equipment, cables, or additions to existing systems.
7. Reviews and approves electrical equipment and materials per contract specifications.
8. Identifies and makes recommendation to electrical design issues during construction. Identifies and reports on discrepancies in original design or in contract documents which necessitate contract modifications.
9. Coordinates with other Client’s End User Departments, and possibly US based Engineering and LEEDS teams.
10. Reviews and verifies that electrical items submitted for invoice billing or Work Estimates are justified. Determines electrical percentage of work completed.
11. Initiates and prepares for PM’s or SRCM’s signature electrical related letters, memos and correspondence