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Rail Construction Scheduler (Civil Works) - Philippines

EWI is supporting the recruitment of an experienced Construction Scheduler specialising in Civil Works for a major international rail infrastructure programme.

Working as part of an international consultancy team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, monitoring and reporting of civil works programmes across the tender, construction and project delivery stages. The role will involve close coordination with the end client, contractors, road and rail authorities, third-party developers and the project's E&M scheduling team.

The Role

This is a senior project controls position requiring strong experience in the review, assessment and management of complex construction schedules.

The Construction Scheduler will assess baseline and updated contractor programmes, monitor delivery against key milestones and identify the impact of variations, delays, third-party interfaces and concurrent works. The position will also support the evaluation of recovery programmes, extension-of-time claims and progress achieved for interim and final payment certification.

Key Responsibilities

Review civil works construction schedules, programme management procedures and progress-reporting requirements.Review and amend project schedules following revisions to detailed designs, drawings or technical specifications.Participate in planning meetings with the end client, road traffic authorities, railway stakeholders and developers responsible for affected third-party projects.Review tender documentation to ensure compatibility with the overall civil works programme.Support responses to tenderers' technical questions relating to scheduling, programme management and progress reporting.Evaluate tenderers' proposed programmes against the employer's scheduling requirements.Review contractors' baseline and updated schedules for compliance with contractual requirements and the DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment Criteria.Monitor progress against contractual completion dates and interim project milestones.Review contractors' monthly progress reports and verify reported progress against approved schedules.Support the verification of completed works for interim and final payment certification.Assess the programme impact of contract variations and changes instructed by the client or requested by contractors.Review contractors' delay-mitigation and recovery programmes.Analyse extension-of-time claims and assess the validity of requested changes to completion dates or interim milestones.Support the evaluation of additional-cost claims connected with extensions of time.Coordinate civil works programmes with E&M schedules and third-party projects.Attend site progress meetings and high-level Civil and E&M interface meetings.Periodically update the Project Master Implementation Programme and Project Estimation Schedule.Monitor and update bid preparation, tender and implementation programmes.Contribute scheduling and progress information to the project's monthly reporting process.Work in accordance with the project's electronic document-management, quality-management and assurance procedures.

Requirements

A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.Extensive experience in construction planning and scheduling on major civil infrastructure projects.Previous experience working on rail, metro, railway, transport or other complex multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes.Strong knowledge of baseline programme reviews, critical-path analysis, schedule updates, progress measurement and recovery planning.Hands-on experience evaluating contractor schedules and programme submissions.Strong knowledge of the DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment Criteria.Experience analysing delays, contract variations and extension-of-time claims.A good understanding of interfaces between civil works, E&M systems, road traffic arrangements and third-party developments.Proficiency with recognised planning software such as Primavera P6.Previous experience working for an international engineering consultancy or on behalf of an end client would be highly advantageous.Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills within a multicultural project environment.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major international rail programme and take a central role in controlling the delivery of complex civil works contracts.

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced international team and contribute directly to programme assurance, contractor performance, delay assessment and the successful coordination of civil, E&M and third-party works.

Package

The package is expected to be circa $11,000 per month tax free ($8,000 salary & $3,000 allowances)

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Metro, Civil, Construction Scheduler, Planner, Primavera P6, Design Review, Construction supervision, Structures, Stations, Substations, Bridge, Viaduct, Station, Elevated, bridge, Tunnel, Underground, Track, Station, Design Management, Consultant, Consultancy, Donor, WB, EU, FIDIC, South East Asia, Philippines

Closing Statement

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any senior opportunities jobs please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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