Civil Engineer for Tunnels

Job Description

Industry: Rail Transportation, Truck Transportation, and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
Seniority for this role: Mid-Senior level
SYSTRA is one of the world’s leading engineering and consulting groups specialized in public transport and mobility solutions. For 65 years, the Group has been involved with cities and regions in order to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernizing their transport infrastructures and systems. The specialized magazine Engineering News-Record ranks SYSTRA among the top three international engineering firms specialized in ‘Mass Transit & Rail’, and among the 30 largest engineering firms in the world. Supported by its 8,250 employees, the Group’s mission is to make transport more fluid throughout the world in order to bring regions together and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure. A signature team for transport solutions, SYSTRA accompanies its partners and clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects. Main duties: Controls the compliance of the performed works with the design and implements the procedures related to the quality system pertaining to the construction of metro tunnel structures. Organizes and carries out the control tests of materials used and works performed, organizes and carries out the measurements of the performed quantities of works and is responsible for keeping the documentation on the performed works. Conducts a detailed review of the Contractor’s plans and programs and gives recommendations to the Client, who ultimately decides on these matters. Participates in the activities of the Contractor in the planning and preparation of the dynamic work schedule by providing advice, recommendations, references to specifications, etc. Gives an opinion to the Construction Manager on the plans and programs of the Contractor Organizes the monitoring of the progress of works in accordance with the plans and programs. Issues orders to the Contractor to correct defects. Ensures that the Contractor receives instructions, recommendations, approvals, etc. on time in order to avoid the delay of works and claims by the Contractor. Checks whether the installed materials are provided with the necessary attestations, certificates, as well as other documentation proving the quality and whether they meet the appropriate standards. Continuously monitors the actual costs and quantities of all works performed by the Contractor. Reviews and provides an opinion on the submitted requests of the Contractor. Performs a price analysis for upcoming and unforeseen works and makes recommendations to the Construction Manager who then prepares the final version of the recommendation and informs the Client who ultimately decides on these matters. Is responsible for reporting on the progress of the execution of the Construction Contract in the part related to the construction of tunnel structures of the metro. During the construction phase, prepares a part of the monthly and quarterly reports within the scope of his work and submits them to the Construction Manager. Provides a final report to the Construction Manager detailing the completion of all work on the tunnel structures of the metro upon the completion of the works. Makes recommendations to the Contractor regarding measures to improve methods, equipment, materials, etc. For the needs of the Investor, prepares reports and reviews on the quality, quantities and values of works. Conducts a detailed review of the changes to the design and measures proposed by the Contractor. Depending on the size and significance of these changes, the debatable issues must be forwarded to the Construction Manager and the Client for a final decision. Participates in negotiations with the Contractor if required by the Construction Project Manager, the Client and the Investor. Conducts a detailed review of reports received from the Contractor;  Controls and approves the as-built designs prepared by the Contractor in the part related to the construction of tunnel structures of the metro. Prepares documentation and participates in the work of the commission for the technical inspection of works. Participates in the work of the commission for the handover of finished works. Profile Requirements: University degree in a relevant discipline Knowledge of the English language; • Advanced knowledge of working in Office packages and other software packages (e.g. AutoCAD, etc.). Civil engineer for tunnels must prove that he has spent at least 12 years in the position of responsible contractor and/or expert supervision on underground metro construction projects or on road/railway tunnel projects, executed using the TBM construction method. Show more Show less