Industry Specifications: Real Estate, Construction, Fit-out
Essential Requirement: License Engr. or relevant Education
Etiquettes and people management skills: Must
Knowledge of Project Management and Engineering Tools: (Gant Chart, Process Flow, CAD and other relevant applications)
Ability to solve problems, take initiative and plan the tasks with precise knowledge in risk management.
Flexibility with time to work extra hours when the project requires
Ability to work in a team with high people engagement orientation
General Responsibilities
Fit-out revolves around inspection, organization, leading, overseeing, and carrying out the building construction project based on the Scope of Activities (WBS), Specification and Timeline.
To ensure accountability regardless of what is the size of the project undertaken by the interior-fit-out-
It is the duty of a fit-out engineer to compile the project based on local codes and laws.
Their goal is to ensure the compilation of the project, organizing activities, and managing staff.
Specific Duties and Roles
Project Planning and Project Management
Fit-out engineer should follow is to carry out project planning. Should master the schedule according to projected cost, tasks, and time allocation.
Can program the execution details and essential project development.
Can program and monitor purchase and determining the important equipment and materials for construction.
Can recognize probable changes and development of solutions for risk reduction.
Complying with all regulatory and legal requirements.
Can creating a communication channel that benefit all project stakeholders
Continuation of Project Funding
Ensure the project continues. To forecast and be an early bird while purchasing supplies.
Can oversee construction machinery, whether rented or purchased.
Knowledge to interview and search for subcontractors to carry out work specifically.
To support interim payments and the production of progress reports. The technical proficiency and the correct size of the crew need to be overseen by a fit-out engineer on behalf of a fit-out company. This way the company can manage payroll and payments of their personnel and subcontractors.
Construction and Site Coordination
Ensure the timely completion of the project for ongoing on-site construction activities.
Managing effective resource utilization keeping in mind cost and time parameters.
Responsible for is implementing quantity surveying services. These include inspection of field sites for evaluating and observing operations and conditions of structures and facilities.
Implement and execute the design quality manuals/plans, stringent systems, and detailed designs.
Project Tracking
Looking after and tracking the project according to contractual specifications and timelines. Besides regularly monitoring the situation,
Ensure the execution of tasks according to contract specifications and timelines.
Quality Assurance
Ensure that they will use the latest construction techniques in a budgeted amount.
Make advanced purchases and ensure a constant flow of resources. –
Responsible for monitoring safety on the construction sites.
Can handle alterations and monitor the progress of construction. For this purpose, they have to ensure budget, project scope, and timeframe, during the decision-making process.
Communication with Stakeholders and Clients
Can stablish communication with stakeholders and clients a crucial aspect for a fit-out engineer.
Detailed knowledge on reporting of progress status of the project and also attend client meetings.
Proactive in managing relationships with regulatory authorities, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Fit-out engineers should also deal with the supervisory staff of the clients and report any unanticipated problems or any crises.
Regulatory and Legal Issues
Can regulatory and legal matters that fit-out companies are responsible for. Prior to starting the project, they need to get permissions and required licenses and pay the costs associated with it.
Aware and can follow building codes and local laws that define the entire process of construction.
Safety and Health Issues
Has a capacity to address the concerns regarding safety and health issues within the building site. Hence, for the knowledge of the employees, the necessary processes need to be improved.