Job Qualifications: Construction Manager (Bridge Infrastructure - Steel Specialist)

1. Educational Background

Bachelor’s Degree: In Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from a reputable university.
Master’s Degree: A Master’s in Construction Management or Structural Engineering is highly preferred.
Professional Licensure: Must hold a valid Professional Engineer license (e.g., Sertifikat Keahlian/SKA Ahli Madya/Utama Jembatan or equivalent PE license).

2. Work Experience

Overall Experience: Minimum 10–15 years in civil infrastructure projects.
Specific Bridge Experience: At least 7 years specifically managing bridge construction (Suspension, Cable-stayed, or Steel Truss bridges).
Steel Structure Expertise: Proven track record in overseeing large-scale steel girder erection, complex steel truss assembly, and high-precision bolting/welding operations.
Project Scale: Experience managing projects with a contract value exceeding $20M–$50M (or equivalent).

3. Technical Skills & Expertise (Hard Skills)

Steel Fabrication & Erection: Deep understanding of steel shop drawings, fabrication tolerances, and specialized erection methods (e.g., Launching Gantry, Heavy Lifting, or Cantilever methods).
Welding & NDT Standards: Strong knowledge of international welding codes (e.g., AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures.
Heavy Equipment Management: Expertise in managing heavy lifting equipment, including crawler cranes, tower cranes, and hydraulic jacks for bridge positioning.
Software Proficiency: Competent in using Project Management software (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and reviewing structural designs in AutoCAD, Tekla Structures, or BIM (Revit/Navisworks).
Quality Control: Expert in ensuring steel coating/galvanizing quality and fatigue-resistant detailing.

4. Management & Leadership (Soft Skills)

Site Leadership: Ability to manage multiple subcontractors, site engineers, and a workforce of 200+ personnel.
Problem Solving: Strong capability to resolve on-site technical clashes between structural steel and concrete/foundation works.
Communication: Professional fluency in English (written and verbal) for technical reporting and stakeholder coordination.
Contract Management: Familiarity with FIDIC or local government contract standards and the ability to manage variations/claims.

5. Safety & Quality Commitment

Strict adherence to HSE protocols, especially for high-altitude work (working at height) and lifting operations over water or active traffic.
Uncompromising commitment to "Zero Rework" through rigorous quality assurance of steel joints and alignments.

Construction Manager (Infrastructure)

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