1. POSITION DESCRIPTION
Sr. PROJECT FIELD ENGINEER / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
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DATE : 15 November 2003 - 11 July 2005
POSITION : Sr. PROJECT FIELD ENGINEER / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
NAME : [EDEN CASTILLO]
This Position Description is to be read in conjunction with applicable requirements of the Company’s Project Execution
Plan, and the attached Safety and Environmental Responsibility Statements.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
Responsible for the management of all construction activities of the Project
Responsible for engineering, scheduling, costs, industrial relations, safety, environmental and quality aspects of the
Project.
Required to maintain harmonious relations with the client and a good public image of McConnell Dowell
Adherence to the McConnell Dowell Integrated Management System and Project Execution Plan.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Promote total job safety and environmental awareness by employees, subcontractors and all persons in the job
vicinity and stress to all employees and subcontractors the importance top management attaches to safety and the
environment.
Ensure that safe, environmentally acceptable working methods and practices are implemented and that sufficient
plant and equipment is made available, properly operated and maintained, to facilitate proper access and enable
any operation to be carried out safely.
Organise and coordinate construction activities in accordance with construction schedules so as to complete the
works on time whilst constantly monitoring the status of planning, safety, environmental and quality activities.
Continual interaction and on-site contact with subordinate staff and, where necessary, weekly employees, to
ensure efficient and productive field activities.
Ensure all activities relating to quality are performed in compliance with the requirements of the relevant
specifications, codes and standards, which form part of the contract.
Select subcontractors and suppliers based on an evaluation of their ability to meet the specified requirements
including those for safety, quality and environmental and ensure compliance with same.
Ensure that all subcontractors are advised of their obligations under applicable legislation, codes of practice, the
Project Execution Plan and all conditions set out in the contractual documents, and that those obligations are met.
Ensure that all personnel are inducted in their roles and responsibilities in accordance with the requirements of the
Project Execution Plan and all attachments.
Control and motivate the workforce and manage the employee disciplinary process as necessary.
2. POSITION DESCRIPTION
Sr. PROJECT FIELD ENGINEER / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
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ANCILLARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Timely submittal of financial reports, job progress reports and other site performance information as requested by
the Company and the Client.
Ordering/Purchasing of materials in accordance with planned delivery dates as required by the Construction
Schedule.
Procurement and utilisation of plant resources in an efficient manner.
Promotion of a professional image of the Company’s operations and maintenance of a harmonious relationship
with the Client and/or his/her representative in the execution of the contract.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Project Manager
Liaises with all Engineering and Construction staff
Liaises with Business Unit functional managers.
AUTHORITIES
Limits of Authority Policy
- letting of subcontracts and placing of orders within budget up to $1,000 in value
- agree contract variations up to $1,000 in value
- commitments above these limits or outside of budget are to be referred to the Project Manager in
accordance with the Limits of Authority Policy.
Management of Day Labour
- Recommendations only of labour for project.
- Recommendation only of all employees for gross misconduct.
- Recommendation only of termination of employees.
Management of Staff
- Recommendation only for termination / disciplinary action of company site staff.
3. POSITION DESCRIPTION
Sr. PROJECT FIELD ENGINEER / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
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COMPETENCIES
Industry relevant tertiary qualifications.
Minimum 8 years engineering experience in construction with minimum 2 years in leadership position.
Competent in understanding and promoting HS&E imperatives and IMS procedures.
Proven record in planning, organising and leading a diverse labour force.
Sound negotiation and problem solving skills, clear communication verbal and written.
Manages to timeframes, cost conscious, and achievement driven.
I have read, and fully understand the above particulars
of my position and agree to comply with them.
Name: [Eden M. Castillo]
Signature:
Date: 15 November 2003