Construction Project engineer (SCE-SAM-CE-2023-93-LD)

Company Description
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Job Description
Introduction

Are you a Civil Engineer or Architect with outstanding technical and organizational skills? Do you enjoy achieving high-quality results? Do you like to build effective collaborations with your colleagues and contractors for a wide variety of projects? Make your contribution to exciting and dynamic civil engineering projects within the most unique particle physics laboratory in the world: CERN. Take part!

You will join the Civil Engineering section (CE), within the Site Asset Management (SAM) Group, responsible for organizing, coordinating and supervising the execution of construction works related to buildings and civil engineering infrastructures, required for CERN operation, throughout infrastructure life cycle including construction, maintenance and refurbishment.

You can know more about the hiring department here.https://sce-dep.web.cern.ch/sites/default/files/Documents/SCE%20at%20a%20Glance%202021-2022/SCE%20at%20a%20Glance.pdf

Functions

As a Construction Project engineer, you will plan and coordinate maintenance and construction/renovation work associated to surface infrastructure (more than 600 buildings totalling a surface area of 650,000 m2) and related underground facilities (over 60 km of machine tunnels and service tunnels), as well as contribute to the quality assurance plan of the section.

In particular you will:

- Plan and coordinate the work of the project design consultants including the selection process and the set up and management of consultant contracts.

- Draw up technical specifications and all relevant documents that will be used for quotations by external contractors. Coordinate the call for tender process for the works.

- Plan and manage the execution of works including chairing coordination and site meetings, contract management, quality control, compliance with contractual conditions, check of contractors' measurements and invoices.

- Gather requirements from clients and other stakeholders (safety officers, work package leaders, users, etc.) and manage change requests.

- Ensure that all constructions comply with the contractual drawings and documents.

- Make sure that costs and schedules are maintained.

- Ensure compliance with safety and enviromental rules and regulations, conduct or delegate regular inspections and promote a culture of safety on work sites.

Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Civil Engineering or Architecture or a related field.

Experience:

The experience required for this post is:

-Proven experience in managing and coordinating building construction or renovation projects.
-Proven experience on both tertiary and industrial buildings.
-Proven experience in coordinating various trades on site (structural work, building's envelope, interior finishings, road and sewage, etc.)
-Proven experience in the organisation of call for tender and selection of firms.

The following will be considered an asset:

-Experience of working in radiation-controlled areas.
-Experience in large sites in the industrial and/or scientific environments.
-Experience in implementing quality management processes.
-Experience in frame contract management.

Technical competencies:

-Knowledge of building construction, consolidation and renovation
-Project management
-Quality management
-Contract management
-Cost control

Behavioural competencies:

-Managing Self: taking initiative beyond regular tasks and making things happen
-Achieving Results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind
-Demonstrating Flexibility: readily accepting new tasks or work/projects
-Communicating Effectively: utilising effective negotiation techniques to achieve long-term results acceptable to all parties involved
-Working in Teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities

Language skills:

Spoken and written English and French. Ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations in the two languages.

Additional Information
Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than midday CEST 7th of August 2023.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

These functions require:

-Work in Radiation Areas.
-Interventions in underground installations.
-A valid driving licence.
-Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: SCE-SAM-CE-2023-93-LD

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