Construction engineer

A construction engineer is responsible for performing a range of engineering and construction tasks. Responsibilities may include:

• Managing construction project planning and design;

• Contributing technical expertise to structural drawings and designs;

• Managing the construction of durable structures according to specifications and plans;

• Identifying appropriate materials for construction based on specifications;

• Identifying and resolving any issues arising during building;

• Managing an effective construction schedule with timing and milestones;

• Designing and maintaining technical catalogs and interpreting contracts;

• Preparing progress reports and appraisal reports;

• Collaborating with customers, engineers, specialists, contractors, and construction workers to construct the desired structures;

• Tracking progress and reporting on same;

• Delivering results in line with agreed construction project timelines and budgets;

• Delivering construction project engineering outputs in compliance with relevant requirements, codes, and certifications, and in line with customer needs and demands;

• Assuring the safety and security of team members;

• Training or mentoring team members who are keen to develop their construction engineering knowledge;

• Traveling to construction sites to guide and observe construction.

Construction engineers should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar engineering discipline. A Master’s degree or extensive work experience is an advantage. In some countries, an engineering license may also be required.

Additional supporting skills and experience include:

• 2-5+ years of construction engineering experience;

• Solid understanding of construction methods;

• Knowledge of surveying equipment and construction materials;

• Excellent applied math and analytical skills;

• Experience with diverse computer software, including the latest design and modeling software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar;

• Proven experience in project and team management;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to work easily with customers, engineers, technicians, and other team members.