Egis

Resident Engineer - Bridge

Honiara, Capital Territory, Solomon Islands · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerEgis
LocationHoniara, Capital Territory, Solomon Islands
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted22 days ago

Position Purpose

The Resident Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and administration of construction works under the project. The role supports the Project Manager / Supervision Team Leader in ensuring that all works are delivered in compliance with contract requirements, approved designs, technical specifications, relevant standards, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise construction activities and monitor contractor performance on site.

• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and contractual obligations.

• Review and approve contractor submissions, including work programmes, method statements, materials, and shop drawings.

• Monitor construction progress and proactively identify delays, risks, and implementation issues.

• Verify quantities, site measurements, and contractor payment applications.

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• Support the evaluation and assessment of claims, variations, and extension of time requests.

• Ensure compliance with occupational health & safety (OHS) standards and environmental and social safeguards.

• Coordinate with contractors, airport operators, government authorities, and other stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate site records and prepare progress and technical reports.

• Support testing, commissioning, defect rectification, and project close-out activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Airport Engineering, or a related discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE/PRC Licensed Civil Engineer) designation is preferred.
Postgraduate qualifications in Transportation, Infrastructure, Airport, Bridge, or Construction Management are an advantage.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in construction supervision, construction management, or engineer's representative roles on major infrastructure projects.
Proven experience administering contracts under FIDIC Conditions of Contract, including claims management, variations, dispute resolution, and contractor performance management.
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following sectors:

Bridges and bridge rehabilitation projects
Airport and aviation infrastructure projects
Runways, taxiways, aprons, and airside facilities
Highways, expressways, roads, and transportation infrastructure
Rail and transit infrastructure
Large-scale civil and building projects

Experience supervising the construction of major transportation infrastructure, including bridge structures, airport terminals, airfield pavements, elevated structures, interchanges, and associated utilities.
Proven track record in coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders, contractors, government agencies, airport authorities, and project consultants.
Experience on projects funded by World Bank, ADB, JICA, AIIB, EBRD, or other international financing institutions is highly desirable.
Previous experience on airport expansion, runway rehabilitation, bridge construction, bridge widening, cable-stayed bridges, long-span bridges, aviation infrastructure modernization, or major transport corridor projects will be highly regarded.

Skills & Competencies

Strong construction supervision and contract administration skills

Solid knowledge of engineering standards and project delivery processes

Effective communication and reporting skills

Stakeholder coordination and management capability

Problem-solving and risk identification ability

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Willingness to be site-based

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment

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