SENIOR HIGHWAY MATERIAL ENGINEER
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16-07-2024
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Job Description
Our client is an infrastructure investment and development catalyst dedicated to leveraging partnerships for value investing in Africa s infrastructure. Due to expansion they are currently in need of a Senior Highway Material Engineer.
LOCATION: Lagos & Benin
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Materials Engineer a key member of the shared services team will provide essential support
to the construction team regarding materials submittals approvals testing and sampling. This role
involves participating in quality control activities including laboratory and field testing evaluating and
accepting materials and overseeing all remedial and corrective measures.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Trail mix design at laboratory and plant trials with: Subgrade soils granular filling materials Granular Sub Base cementstabilized base course concrete mix (up to M50) and bituminous works road marking and road furniture material testing for both plantbased and supplied materials thirdparty testing usage of recycling materials with RAP technologies and cost optimization techniques utilizing stabilization concepts.
- Review and approve all submitted materials by the contractor.
- Ensure compliance of used materials with the project s specifications.
- Ensure sustainable practices are implemented at the site.
- Maintain the hygiene of the system by managing waste and controlling environmental impacts from plant wastages.
- Keep a continuous track of material consumption.
- Regularly calibrate plants and lab equipment.
- Conduct NonDestructive Testing (NDT) and load tests on old structures to confirm their life and loadbearing capacity.
- Participate in construction quality control processes.
- Supervise participate and direct the sampling and testing of all materials in accordance with the contract and specifications.
- Analyze test results promptly and recommend actions to the Project Director.
- Maintain comprehensive records of test results and all corrective actions taken.
- Track and review site testing procedures and certificates of compliance.
- Ensure close and clear coordination of team activities with other construction supervision staff.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor s degree in civil engineering; a Masters in Transportation Engineering is an added advantage.
- A professional license in Quantity Surveying is a must.
- Minimum of 20 years of work including at least 10 years of experience in similar roles on large infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated track record in developing mix designs for Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP).
- Experience in calibration of Asphalt and concrete batching plants Cement stabilization plants and rotavators.
- Proficient in using the latest software for surveying equipment AutoCAD design software MS Office and other relevant engineering and construction software.
- Familiarity with FMOWH highway standards and specifications and knowledgeable about ASHTO and BS standards for survey work.
- Qualified professional capable of providing planning leadership direction and technical expertise to manage complex tasks and multidiscipline projects.
- Must be a highly experienced technical specialist offering expert advice on complex matters requiring international worldclass expertise.
- Recognized authority on the technical subject matter.
Demonstrated track record in developing mix designs for Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP). Experience in calibration of Asphalt and concrete batching plants, Cement stabilization plants, and rotavators. Proficient in using the latest software for surveying equipment, AutoCAD, design software, MS Office, and other relevant engineering and construction software.
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