A job description for a road engineer typically involves planning, designing, and overseeing the the construction and maintenance of road infrastructure. Key duties include conducting feasibility studies, managing project timelines and budgets, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinating with stakeholders like government agencies and contractors.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Ø Design and planning: Conduct feasibility studies, interpret engineering drawings, and develop road layouts and geometric designs that comply with Zambia and international standards.
Ø Project management: Oversee the construction process from start to finish, including managing budgets, timelines and resources.
Ø Site supervision: Supervise site activities such as earthworks, grading, paving, and drainage, ensuring adherence to project plans.
Ø Quality assurance: Implement quality control systems, conduct site inspections, and perform material testing to ensure work meets specifications.
Ø Health and safety: Ensure all road works comply with traffic safety management plans and occupational health and safety standards.
Ø Maintenance and inspection: Plan and implement road maintenance programs and conduct regular inspections to identify and address defects or safety hazards.
Ø Stakeholder coordination: Liaise with clients, government departments (like the Road Development Agency),and contractors to ensure project objectives are met.
Ø Immediately report problems / failures that impact on the organization to the site officer.
Ø Adhere to all organization policies and procedures.
Ø Set an example for team members of commitment, dedication, work ethics and habits and personal character.
Ø You are responsible for your allocated work-load and must meet all targets as agreed with site officer. You must contribute towards the efficient running of the organization generally.
Ø Daily reporting on the work done a must.
Ø Always submit a report for your monthly activities for your remuneration to the Projects Director.
