Assistant Designer Water Resources jobs at Jacobs in India, Kolkata

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Job Summary:

The Project Director for Infrastructure with a focus on site supervision is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of road and bridge construction sites. This role ensures that construction activities are executed according to design specifications, safety standards, and project timelines, while coordinating closely with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocations and procurement strategies.

• Coordinate and oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to project schedules and specifications.

• Evaluate and select contractors and subcontractors based on qualifications, experience and cost-effectiveness.

• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on project status to stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and legal requirements, prioritising a safe working environment for all involved.

• Manage construction project documentation, including contracts, permits, drawings and change orders.

• Conduct regular meetings to facilitate communication, address challenges and to meet project objectives.

• Provide regular updates and reports on project status, including milestones, budget updates, and any significant developments or risks.

• Implement and enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations.

• Carry out thorough project evaluations and assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary corrective measures.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the project team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Safety & Quality Control:

• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards on-site.

• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure quality workmanship.

• Implement traffic control and public safety measures during construction.

• Coordination & Communication:

• Liaise with design teams, contractors, and government authorities.

• Conduct site meetings and provide updates to senior management and stakeholders.

• Coordinate the delivery and use of materials, equipment, and labor.

Main Role Responsibilities:

• Technical 2D and 3D model and drawing production utilising appropriate tools and software (such as Civil 3D and AutoCAD), within a team of technical staff.
• Support strong service delivery to all internal clients
• Takes responsibility and accountability for work activities and coordinating design efforts
• Prioritise market objectives and distribute work across the team of Digital Delivery Technicians
• Liaise with internal and external clients, as required
• Maintain high work standards, minimise production errors and attention to detail

Primary Operational Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Digital Delivery Leads, delivering in line with Jacobs BIM Standards
• Use the Content Library appropriately to supervise and approve BIM Objects in compliance with market/client/Jacobs BIM Standards.
• Accountable for Quality Assurance / Quality Control process.
• Supply information for use in Coordination Meetings and attend as required.
• Identify and escalate risks as required.
• Listens effectively and clearly presents information. Fosters honest, open and transparent communication.

Reporting directly to the Project Delivery Leader, this individual may work independently or lead a team of site-based CM staff. In a client-advisory capacity, the CM focuses on facilitation with the A/E and Contractors during execution of one or more projects and is accountable for applying best practices for managing scope, schedule, cost, and quality during construction. Other general duties and responsibilities include:

• Client representation during building design and construction centered on cost, schedule, scope, and quality management

• Facilitating meetings and communication across multiple stakeholders and utilizing the latest project management control systems

• Assisting in the development scopes and budgets for building projects

• Evaluating potential Changes in the Work and assisting the client with mitigating construction cost and schedule risks

• Monitoring schedule performance, approving payment requisitions, and generating executive-level progress reports

• Assigning and maximizing contributions from technical resources supporting the project

• Expediting actions and actively engaging in resolution of issues arising during design and construction

• Managing site-based staff within a fast-paced work environment.

Engineer - Highways

• Highway engineerto work on multi-disciplinary engineering projects. The work will include undertaking design of highway infrastructure projects. This is a growth position for the right candidate looking to make the next step in their career.
• He/ she will be responsible for quality design delivery. Good understanding of teamwork and highways business area. Exhibits clear progression towards a technical career path.
• Should have minimum 3 years of proven experience in core highway design, including experience in managing small design teams.
• Should have a good understanding of highway design principles and practices.
• Should have Bentley Open Roads Designer as primary software skillset (at least 2 years of working experience on this software).
• Should be familiar with 3D modeling of roads/highways, Grading works, Plan production, Corridor modeling, Surface Analysis, Workspace & Worksets works - Using Open Roads Designer.
• US and Canada or ANZ project work experience would be an added advantage.
• Should be preferably familiar with Global Design Center working culture.

KEY COMPETENCY – Technical Skills