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Job Description
AECOM has an immediate opportunity available for a Senior Concrete Materials Expert for employment in Panama City, Panama.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review and Approval of the Contractor’s proposed materials and methods as delegated by the Resident Engineer.
• Preparation of Material Engineer’s Daily Diary.
• General oversight of the Contractor’s daily activities including works assignments, on-site performance and guidance on the supervision of the Contractor’s operations.
• Periodically supervise sampling and testing and carry out random checks of material delivered to the project for conformance with the Approved source or supplier. Maintain neat accurate records.
• Assist the GECs on technical issues.
• Perform statistical analysis on the test results and report to the Quality specialist.
• Periodically witness material sampling and testing and report to the Quality Manager.
• Coordinate with the GECs to be aware of inspection and testing proposals and discuss any areas of concern.
• Provide QA/QC technical advice and guidance to ensure that critical or urgent situations are quickly addressed.
• Monitor Planned, coordinated and managed material procurement.
• Mentor Staff
• Supervise work in progress at site, including quality control inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field + 8 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Relevant experience with Dam projects including inspection, rehabilitation and/or new design and construction.
• In-depth knowledge of material properties, behavior, and failure analysis
• Experience in performing inspection, design, and/or engineering activities in dams or water retaining structures

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years or more experience including relevant experience with Dam projects including inspection, rehabilitation and/or new design and construction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, staff supervision, strong negotiation skills and conflict resolution abilities
• Excellent written communications and presentation abilities in internal project settings with the project team, external project stakeholders, and leadership.
• Bilingual – English and Spanish

Additional Information

• Review and Approval of the Contractor’s proposed materials and methods as delegated by the Resident Engineer.
• Preparation of Material Engineer’s Daily Diary.
• General oversight of the Contractor’s daily activities including works assignments, on-site performance and guidance on the supervision of the Contractor’s operations.
• Periodically supervise sampling and testing and carry out random checks of material delivered to the project for conformance with the Approved source or supplier. Maintain neat accurate records.
• Assist the GECs on technical issues.
• Perform statistical analysis on the test results and report to the Quality specialist.
• Periodically witness material sampling and testing and report to the Quality Manager.
• Coordinate with the GECs to be aware of inspection and testing proposals and discuss any areas of concern.
• Provide QA/QC technical advice and guidance to ensure that critical or urgent situations are quickly addressed.
• Monitor Planned, coordinated and managed material procurement.
• Mentor Staff
• Supervise work in progress at site, including quality control inspections.
• Other duties as assigned