Steel Bridge Construction Management Engineer
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Summary
A technical role that handles construction planning, quality, schedule, and safety management for steel bridge construction.
Description
Steel bridge construction management engineers serve as site agents in new bridge construction or repair works, formulating construction plans, managing schedules, quality, and safety. Primarily, they determine construction methods based on design drawings and specifications, arrange materials and equipment, coordinate with foremen and workers, manage progress, and check and instruct on safety and health compliance. They also aim for completion within the schedule and budget through dimensional control, inspection response, and report preparation. Sites range from abutment and pier foundation works to steel assembly, painting, bolt tightening, and concrete pouring, with increasing adoption of electronic delivery and 3D design.
Future Outlook
Due to infrastructure aging countermeasures and seismic reinforcement needs, new bridge construction and maintenance works are on an increasing trend. With the spread of 3D design and digitalization, specialized skills for construction management engineers are increasingly demanded.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Excellent Communication Skills / Excellent Judgment / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / On-Site Stationed / Regular Hours with Overtime / Team Work
Career Path
Site Agent → Chief Engineer → Site Supervisor → Professional Engineer → Construction Consultant
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Building Regulations / Construction Planning / Quality Control / Safety Management / Schedule Management
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation / Concrete Knowledge / Reading English Technical Documents / Welding Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to changes in weather or site conditions. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze structural calculation results and schedule data. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required in quality control of welding and bolt joints. |
| Communication Skills | Due to frequent coordination and negotiation with multiple professions and clients. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Required to take initiative in safety measures and improvement proposals. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary to plan and advance schedules and material procurement. |
| Problem Solving | Need to respond quickly to unexpected construction conditions or troubles. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high pressure from schedule delays and safety management. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with foremen, workers, and subcontractors. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician
- Professional Engineer (Construction Division)
- Second-Class Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician
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