About the role
- Leakage Detection: Conduct routine inspections and use advanced diagnostic tools (e.g., thermal imaging, moisture meters) to pinpoint the exact sources of roof and wall leaks.
- Root Cause Analysis: Assess structural defects, failing membranes, damaged flashing, or poor drainage systems causing water penetration.
- Solution Designing: Select and specify the correct waterproofing systems (e.g., polyurethane coating, bituminous membranes, crystalline waterproofing, injection grouting).
- Execution Oversight: Supervise hands-on repairs for concrete cracks, expansion joints, parapet walls, and damaged roof substrates.
- Vendor Management: Allocate work to specialized waterproofing contractors and monitor their daily progress.
- Material Standards: Verify that all waterproofing compounds, sealants, and chemicals meet industry standards and project specifications.
- Testing Assurance: Oversee flood testing, ponding tests, and hose testing to ensure repair integrity before final sign-off.
- HSE Compliance: Enforce strict health, safety, and environmental protocols, especially for scaffolding, heights, and chemical handling.
- Cost Estimation: Prepare detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and cost estimates for preventative maintenance and emergency leakage fixes.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate logs of maintenance schedules, structural inspection reports, and warranty documents for waterproofing treatments.
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- Experience: 3–5 years of experience in civil maintenance, with a minimum of 2 years of dedicated experience in large-scale waterproofing and leak rectification.
- Deep knowledge of modern waterproofing chemicals, admixtures, and membranes (e.g., Dr. Fixit, Fosroc, Sika products).
- Strong understanding of building layouts, expansion joints, and structural drainage design.
- Ability to interpret structural blueprints and civil engineering drawings.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to handle chronic or hidden leakages.
- Excellent project management and communication skills to coordinate with building occupants and contractors.