Resident Engineer
On-siteHoniara, Honiara, Solomon Islands
Job Summary
Supervise construction activities and monitor contractor performance on site while ensuring 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, verify quantities and site measurements, and support the evaluation of claims, variations, and extension of time requests. Coordinate with contractors, airport operators, government authorities, and other stakeholders to maintain accurate site records and prepare progress and technical reports. Ensure adherence to occupational health & safety standards and environmental safeguards. Support testing, commissioning, defect rectification, and project close-out activities. Requires a Bachelor's in Civil or Construction Engineering with minimum 10 years of infrastructure supervision experience under FIDIC conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Airport Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 10 years' experience in construction supervision of infrastructure projects
- Proven experience administering contracts under FIDIC Conditions of Contract
- Experience in major infrastructure sectors (airport, aviation, transport, roads, buildings, etc.)
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Experience on World Bank, ADB, or internationally funded projects is an advantage
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