About the job
For this project we are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer. Please note that this role requires relocation as the selected candidate needs to be on-site in Belgrade, Serbia.
Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.
Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.
Responsibilities:
- Controls the compliance of the performed works with the design and technical documentation and conducts control tests of the used materials and performed works, organizes and conducts measurements of the performed quantities of works and is responsible for maintaining the documentation on the performed works
- During construction, at locations where a new danger of geological hazard or environmental threat is identified and foreseen, due to the interaction of the geological environment and engineering works, alerts the Contractor to immediately take preventive measures, establish monitoring and conduct additional engineering-geological surveys, and reports this to the Construction Manager, the Client and the Investor
- 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 Contractor’s plans and programs 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
- Supervises the quality of works and the accuracy of measurements of all quantities of engineering-geological works; performs control tests in accordance with the specifications and regulations of the Republic of Serbia in the laboratory for control
- 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: Engineering-geological works, monitoring and new surveys. 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. When the works are completed, submits a final report on the completion of all engineering geological works, monitoring, new surveys and measures taken to the Construction Manager
- 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 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 engineering-geological works, monitoring, new surveys and measures taken
- 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
- Other working tasks are given by the Employer and in accordance with the needs of the business and the qualifications of the employee.
Qualifications:
- University Degree in a relevant discipline
- Knowledge of English language written and verbal
- At least 10 years of general professional experience
- Must prove that they have spent at least 9 years in the position of responsible contractor and/or expert supervision on underground metro construction projects.
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