ROLES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Engineers and Project Inspectors

Presented by
BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION
 INTRODUCTION

• An effective management of a
construction operation can only be
achieved through a well-coordinated
team effort.
• Project Engineers and Project Inspectors
are vital members of the team and also
considered as the eyes and ears of the
Department.
• Project Engineers and Project Inspectors
should upholds the Core Values of the
Department.
 PROJECT ENGINEERS
Roles and Responsibilities
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

POINTS TO REMEMBER:

The Project Engineer

is…

Responsible in the
overall supervision
In charge of the and management of
overall planning and the project.
control of the project
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

POINTS TO REMEMBER: Ensure that materials

The Project Engineer… and workmanship are
• Is authorized to reject at all times in
materials which fail to accordance with
meet specifications
requirements. plans and
• Is authorized to require specifications
the contractor to
discontinue operations if
the workmanship or
methods employed would
adversely affect the
quality, durability, or
appearance of the work.
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

POINTS TO REMEMBER: Ensure that materials

and workmanship are
The Project Engineer…
at all times in
• Shall directly supervise accordance with
the sampling and plans and
quality control testing.
specifications
• May order the pre-
testing/retesting of
construction materials.
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that POINTS TO REMEMBER:

inspections and tests
are carried out
Tests shall be
promptly and timely
conducted for as long
as the project is not
yet completed and
there are materials
not yet tested prior to
its actual use.
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that POINTS TO REMEMBER:

inspections and tests Inspection are carried
are carried out out promptly to:
promptly and timely
• Ensure that
requirements of the
contract documents
will be carried out.
• Avoid use of
unacceptable
substitutes.
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that POINTS TO REMEMBER:

inspections and tests Inspection are carried
are carried out out promptly to:
promptly and timely
• Avoid making errors
that might result to
unnecessary
maintenance cost.
• Minimize extra work.
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that POINTS TO REMEMBER:

inspections and tests Inspection are carried
are carried out out promptly to:
promptly and timely
• Materials and
workmanship that
are guaranteed will
be evaluated at the
time of inspection.
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

POINTS TO REMEMBER:
Suggested Frequency
of Inspection
a. One Time
b.Critical Point
c. Intermittent Spot-
Checks
d.Continuous Witnesses critical
Monitoring activities of the
project
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

POINTS TO REMEMBER:

Keep the Head of the

Implementing Office
fully inform about the
project status, cost
timing and prospects.
Check and verify
physical and financial
status of the project
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

POINTS TO REMEMBER: Check and verify

The Project Engineer statement of work
shall… accomplished
• Ascertain and
determine by
measurement the
value of work done.
• Certify the monthly
statement of work
accomplished by the
contractor.
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Approve concrete POINTS TO REMEMBER:

pouring permit Before issuance of
pouring permit, check
the following:
1. Vibrators (at least 2)
2. Concrete Cutter (at
least 2)
3. Plastic Covers
4. Steel Forms
5. FDT
6. Line and Grade
7. Barricades
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

POINTS TO REMEMBER:
The Project Engineer…
• Shall have the
authority to suspend
the work wholly or
partially by written
order for such period
Issue work
as may be deemed
suspension orders
necessary.
and other site
instructions
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

POINTS TO REMEMBER:
The Project Engineer…
• During the progress of
the works, has the
power to order (Site
Instruction) in writing
from time to time
such as:
Removal from site any
material not in accordance
with the contract or plans.
Issue work
Substitution of proper and suspension orders
suitable materials.
Removal and proper re- and other site
execution of any work. instructions
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

POINTS TO REMEMBER:
The Project Engineer
shall…
• Prepare when the
need arises, the
proposed variation
order or supplemental
agreement due to
differing subsurface or
Prepare proposed latent physical
change order, extra conditions at site
work order or and/or unforeseen
supplemental work conditions during
agreement construction.
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

POINTS TO REMEMBER: Maintain and/or

The Project Engineer update field
should… documentation
• See to it that field
office shall have a
ready copy of all
documents relative to
the project and that
all records including a
copy of the “As-Built
Plans” will be turned
over to the
Implementing Office
after its completion.
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Resolve problems POINTS TO REMEMBER:

encountered in the The Project Engineer…
implementation of the
project • Has the authority to
require the contractor
to remove and replace
or correct work he
finds not in
conformity with plans
and specifications.
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Resolve problems POINTS TO REMEMBER:

encountered in the The Project Engineer…
implementation of the
project • May maintain the
completed work
chargeable against the
contractor’s money, if
he fails to
satisfactorily maintain
said completed work.
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Resolve problems POINTS TO REMEMBER:

encountered in the The Project Engineer…
implementation of the
project • Shall inform the
contractor regarding
the findings of the
final inspection team
and give necessary
instructions.
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Resolve problems POINTS TO REMEMBER:

encountered in the The Project Engineer…
implementation of the
project • Shall refer to higher
authorities
questions/inquiries he
could not answer with
the assurance that the
answer shall be
obtained.
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

POINTS TO REMEMBER:
The Project Engineer
shall…
• As a public official,
listen attentively and
sympathetically to Coordinates with
questions or
complaints and to Project Consultants,
treat them with NGO’s and other
respect. officials concerned in
• Welcome public project
interest in his project. implementation
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

POINTS TO REMEMBER:
The Project Engineer
shall…
• Give truthful
information which are
in line with Coordinates with
engineering ethics.
Project Consultants,
• Advise the NGO’s and other
implementing office
of the completion of officials concerned in
the project. project
implementation
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises the
Project Inspector

Responsible for all

communications with
the implementing
office
PROJECT ENGINEERS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Submit monthly
physical and financial
report

Has the authority to

change plans or
specifications, or to
make his own
interpretations
 PROJECT INSPECTORS
Roles and Responsibilities
PROJECT INSPECTORS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the PE in the

overall direction and
supervision of the
field operation

Responsible for
protecting the
department against
defects and
deficiencies in the
work
PROJECT INSPECTORS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be thoroughly
familiar with the
contract documents

Ensure that the works

being inspected are in
accordance with the
plans and
specifications
PROJECT INSPECTORS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Notify the PE in case

there are deviations
from the approved
plans and
specifications

Witnesses critical
activities of the
project
PROJECT INSPECTORS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Should stand behind

any decision made on
issues concerning the
contractor’s work

Conduct and monitor

daily activities
including weather
conditions and
maintain a logbook to
record such activities
PROJECT INSPECTORS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility to be
alert and observant

Updates the Project

Inspector’s Daily
Report (IDR)
PROJECT INSPECTORS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares and submit

statement of work
accomplished

Be familiar with the

construction schedule
PROJECT INSPECTORS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Anticipates and
resolve problems to
maintain work
progress

Prepare and submit

physical/financial
status to the PE
PROJECT INSPECTORS: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct inspections
and tests promptly
and timely

Carry out
instructions/orders of
the Project Engineer
LIMITS OF ASSIGNMENTS OF DPWH ENGINEERS

• Only accredited Project Engineer (PE)

and Project Inspector (PI) (as per DO. No.
08, Series of 2013) shall be assigned to
supervise the project in accordance with
the following limitations:
LIMITS OF ASSIGNMENTS OF DPWH ENGINEERS

Classification Limit of Assignment

Project Engineer III No Limit
Project Engineer II Projects being
implemented
simultaneously do not
exceed P100.0M in cost
Project Engineer I Projects being
implemented
simultaneously do not
exceed P50.0M in cost
LIMITS OF ASSIGNMENTS OF DPWH ENGINEERS

Classification Limit of Assignment

Project Inspector II Assist the Project
Engineer III or II in the
implementation of
assigned project
Project Inspector I Assist the Project
Engineer I in the
implementation of
assigned project
THANK YOU!