SECTION I · THE BRIEF
Brief #03379Updated 09 MAY 2025TATU CITY, KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYAWorkableSOFTWARE COMPANIES
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Field Engineer- Road Works

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Location
Tatu City, Kiambu County, Kenya
Company size
50–500
Posted
1y ago
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Job title
Field Engineer- Road Works
Job location
Tatu City, Kiambu County, Kenya
Job description

  • Supervise construction site activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
  • Ensuring that all site records are prepared on time and submitted as required;
  • Collection of data on road inventory for use in preparing roadwork programmes and cost estimates in liaison with the Resident Engineer.
  • Obtain, compile and analyse all data necessary for appraisal of road works to reconcile the available resources with the planned and contracted scope of works;
  • Conduct engineering surveys for roads and other structures including
  • Provide inputs into the design process.
  • Make any necessary changes to the design drawings as per the site conditions following approval from Resident Engineer.
  • Develop geometric design from the survey results using AutoCAD, Civil CAD and/or other appropriate programmes;
  • Review the hydrological and drainage designs and modify as per the project requirements on site.
  • Supervise contractors on site, ensuring that the works meet the highest standards expected Tatu City.
  • Monitor construction and rehabilitation works, including environmental mitigation and safety plans in accordance with contractual agreements;
  • Review the contractor’s work programmes, resource, schedule and project implementation plan and ensure that the contractors/site supervisors comply with their work plans and complete the work within the specified time frame;
  • Ensure all works, undertaken by the contractor and/or his agent, are of good quality, as per specifications and with approved quality materials;
  • Assess and evaluate the contractor’s performance and resources;
  • Provide clear written and verbal instructions to the contractor or contractor’s representative(s) on site, and effectively and quickly resolve any project-related problems or issues causing delay;
  • Be able to prepare the drafts for contractual correspondence, interpret the contract conditions and specifications, monitor the progress of work, be able to prepare work plans, minutes of meetings, etc

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/building and Construction or related field of study plus 7 years relevant site work experience in supervision of Civil Works.
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with standards Microsoft office application including MS Project and Engineering computer applications for example AUTOCAD.
  • Good understanding of Contract Management for Civil Engineering Works.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Proven track record in running projects
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Terra.do headquarters

Stanford, CA

Company size

50500 employees

Founded

2020

Total raised

$8,387,278

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Funding rounds

  • Seed$5M
  • Seed$2M
  • Seed$1.4M