CERN
Nuclear Research
ConstructionProjectEngineer
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“Construction Project Engineer at CERN. Skills: Civil Engineering, Construction, Project Management. Supervise construction works execution. Ensure works comply with drawings”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivery of complex construction projects; Smooth execution of works; Meet technical objectives; Meet scheduling objectives; Meet budgetary objectives; Meet safety objectives; Smooth handover of works
Industry & Context.
Identifying potential issues; Preventing issues occurrence; Managing remediation of defects
Work in Radiation Areas, Interventions in underground installations, Valid driving licence, Work during nights, Work during Sundays, Work during official holidays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State, Professional background in Civil Engineering (or a related field), Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience OR PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience, Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before, Civil Engineering design or Construction works on site experience, Coordination experience
Nice to Have
Commitment to learn the other language (English or French)
What You'll Do.
Supervise construction works execution
Ensure works comply with drawings
Ensure safety measures implemented
Identify potential issues
Prevent issues occurrence
Manage remediation of defects
Participate in testing
Participate in commissioning
Participate in taking-over activities
Contribute to design phases
Contribute to coordination phases
Contribute to procurement phases
Monitor consultants' deliverables
Coordinate on-site interfaces
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate site activities; Manage interfaces with stakeholders; Liaise with external consultants; Collaborate with project manager; Coordinate interfaces between contractors; Coordinate interfaces with CERN specialised services
Communication Scope
Spoken English; Written English; Spoken French; Written French
Process & Methodology
Construction project management tools, Construction project management methodologies, Monitor progress, Monitor quality, Monitor budget
Full Job Description
As a Construction Project Engineer within the Site and Civil Engineering Department (Project Portfolio Management Group), you will contribute to the delivery of complex construction projects at CERN. Reporting to a CERN Project Manager, you will coordinate site activities, manage interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure smooth execution while meeting technical, scheduling, budgetary, and safety objectives Your responsibilities * Supervise the execution of construction works and ensure, in liaison with the relevant external consultants (architects, structural and MEP engineers), that all works comply with contractual drawings and specifications. * Ensure that all safety measures are properly implemented and adhered to on the worksites, while identifying potential issues, preventing their occurrence and managing the remediation of defects. * Participate in testing, commissioning and taking-over activities to ensure the smooth handover of the works. * Contribute to the design, coordination and procurement phases of new projects in close collaboration with the project manager, including monitoring consultants' deliverables during the construction phase. * Coordinate on-site interfaces between contractors and CERN specialised services, organise the worksite according to the construction schedule, and monitor the progress, quality and budget of the works in close collaboration with the project manager. Your profile * Experience in Civil Engineering design or Construction works on site. * Experience in coordination. Skills * Proficiency in the MS Office suite including MS project. * Familiarity with construction project management tools and methodologies. * Quality control, writing procedures, reports and minutes. * Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Eligibility criteria: * You are a national of a [CERN Member or Associate Member State](https://home.cern/about/member-states). * You have a professional
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