Freelance/Contract: Rail Civil Team Leader / Philippines

Rail Civil Team Leader - Philippines

The market leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is supporting a Major International Joint Venture with an ongoing Rail/ Metro project in Philippines which is moving into the construction phase.

Opportunity:

The role shall be working for an international consultancy on behalf of the Ministry of Transport supervising the construction of all Civil elements including stations, elevated lines etc. This is a long-term assignment (up to 8 years) and will be starting as soon as possible. (if travel is still restricted due to covid remote working would be considered initially)

Duties & Responsibilities:

As Civil Team Leader the successful individual shall be leading a team of 12 engineers including Material, Depot, Track and Structure specialists and be reporting to the Project Director. Duties will include:

• Ensure smooth implementation of the project design and construction issues related to civil design.
• Review detailed design of structural and civil works including embankments, viaduct, bridge, station, depot, crossing structures & drainage.
• Support in the appraising of bids as part of the bid evaluation process & evaluate the capacity of contractors
• Attend site inspections throughout the construction and defect liability period to resolve design and construction issues.
• Compile construction completion reports and report in monthly progress meetings.
• Work with the Cost Control team in preparation of BOQ and specifications.

Key requirements for the role:

• Degree in construction management or similar
• 15+ years in railway project, 10+ in a similar role.
• Carried out Construction supervision roles on previous projects.
• Proven track record in project delivery of large infrastructure.
• Multiple years on single project.

Language:

English

Salary Package:

The salary on offer for this position is around $10-14,500 per month with a full package including Flights, transport, insurance, per diem.