Grsduate Engineer suddenly become main coordinator in a project
Grsduate Engineer suddenly become main coordinator in a project
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Hello all,
I am not sure whether this is a correct sub-forum I shall post. So here is the situation:
I was not following this one project from the earliest stage. (For info I am a graduate engineer). Currently we are in the construction stage. Now, due to some unforeseen circumstances, instead of this designer, I would be the one who take over i.e. attending the meeting etc.
My problem is how you gonna deal with the sudden responsibilty given to you? Since I am new in the working phase, maybe most of the questions they would ask that I might not be able to answer, then what should I do?
I am not sure whether this is a correct sub-forum I shall post. So here is the situation:
I was not following this one project from the earliest stage. (For info I am a graduate engineer). Currently we are in the construction stage. Now, due to some unforeseen circumstances, instead of this designer, I would be the one who take over i.e. attending the meeting etc.
My problem is how you gonna deal with the sudden responsibilty given to you? Since I am new in the working phase, maybe most of the questions they would ask that I might not be able to answer, then what should I do?
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RE: Grsduate Engineer suddenly become main coordinator in a project
What type of project is it specifically? The fact that you're having responsibility pushed towards you is likely a good sign that your employer is confident in you, provided that they're still willing to answer questions you have or provide guidance.
RE: Grsduate Engineer suddenly become main coordinator in a project
I don't know how that translates to the electronic world. Maybe never have a your implanted chip with you?
RE: Grsduate Engineer suddenly become main coordinator in a project
RE: Grsduate Engineer suddenly become main coordinator in a project
One thing I think is very important is finding out what your responsibilities are for this project. Depending on what is expected of you, you may not be qualified (especially if you don't have your PE license). Depending on the type of work, if a PE certification is needed for the construction, you better be certain who's going to be doing the certification if it isn't you. If your purpose is to be the eyes & ears for the PE, make certain that you keep notes for them and if you see something wrong with the construction, don't be afraid to let them know about it quick. It's easier to fix rebar spacing before concrete has been poured versus after.
RE: Grsduate Engineer suddenly become main coordinator in a project
For this projrct my responsibilities would include dealing with the client, a person who will the other consultants and the contractor go to if they have any enquiry, attending every meetings and site inspection.
"I'll get back to you with an answer" is a good move to reply. However how you deal with those who are rushing you to make a decision at the spot?
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RE: Grsduate Engineer suddenly become main coordinator in a project
After you've used that a few times, tell them that you need to check the contract documents as all questions can be answered in there.
RE: Grsduate Engineer suddenly become main coordinator in a project
Good luck,
Latexman
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RE: Grsduate Engineer suddenly become main coordinator in a project
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RE: Grsduate Engineer suddenly become main coordinator in a project
Review the estimate. If you need a bigger budget, now is the time to ask for more money. In fact you almost certainly need to ask for a bigger budget. Let them tell you exactly why you don't.
I used to count sand. Now I don't count at all.
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Saves you a lot of heartache in the hear and now.
But it does mean you put on an actions list or punch list to see what it is they are asking for from your company.
RE: Grsduate Engineer suddenly become main coordinator in a project
It may take 2 hours to write a 2 sentence memo approving an RFI, since you'll need to need to review all pertinent drawings and documents. Also, sometimes it takes a few days to find the time to perform that review. You need to wait rather make someone wait rather than send off a response you haven't fully though through.
-JFPE