Position: Project Engineer
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
The key functions include, but are not limited to:
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities
The key functions include, but are not limited to:
- Responsibility
for all duties related to Administration and Coordination of construction
projects.
- Perform
duties as “the Projects Engineer”
Administration
- Prepare
and Review the proposed work programme, quality assurance plan, safety
plan, environmental protection measures etc.
- Coordinate
and participate in progress meetings with the various parties.
- Establish
monthly progress reports that outline progress and quality of the works.
- Develop
and implement overall monitoring concerning actual and work progress
compared to the agreed construction schedule.
- Keep
a diary of all activities. Submit comprehensive reports as scheduled,
outlining progress, delays, problems, additional work requirements and
possible claims.
- Organize
meetings with all parties as required for the purpose of giving
information or advice with regard to the works and their progress or any
matter arising there from.
Construction Supervision:
Coordination of design review
Coordination of design review
- Coordinate
the review of the design of hydraulic, civil, architectural,
electromechanical works and any others designs. Give approval of such
designs after review.
- Review,
comment and recommend, check and approve the basic master list for
temporary and permanent equipment for the use in project purposes.
Supervision of construction
- Review,
comment and make recommendations. Supervise construction activities to
ensure compliance with the Contract requirements.
- Advise
on discrepancies that may, in your opinion become a reason for technical
or contractual problems (such as poor construction specifications, delayed
completion, inconvenience with others, etc) and take necessary actions (or
recommend actions to be taken) to rectify such discrepancies.
- Inspect
regularly, including sample testing where required, materials and
workmanship to ensure that the works are being carried out in compliance
with the terms and conditions of the relevant Contract Documents.
- Prepare
and review Quality Control/Quality Assurance plans for all construction
activities including equipment and materials.
- Monitor
the Quality Control Program and Health & Safety plan for all the
materials, equipment and workmanship under the contract on site.
Supervision of commissioning and taking-over
- Supervise
the testing and commissioning of projects. Inspect the completed works,
arrange for rectification, evaluate at commissioning, performance
certification and warranty assessment.
- Prepare,
review and approve the “As-built” drawings, including Operating and
maintenance instruction manuals.
- Prepare
and submit completion certificate(s) including snag list for remaining
works to be completed during the Defect Liability period.
- Assist
with hand-over of the completed facilities to.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Functional Competencies:
- Competent
in construction supervision, contractual management, problem solving,
quality maintenance, financial control, progress monitoring, communication
and documentation.
- Computer
literacy (Microsoft packages)
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability
to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
- Ability
to lead formulation and monitoring of management projects
- Solid
knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract,
asset and procurement, information and communication technology as well as
general administration
Management and Leadership
- Build
strong relationships with various teams and respond positively to feedback
- Consistently
approach work with energy and a positive, constructive hands-on attitude
- Demonstrate
openness to change and ability to manage complexities
- Ability
to lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
- Remain
calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
- Proven
networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills
Professionalism:
- Possess
good problem-solving skills;
- Ability
to apply good judgment and meet tight deadlines in the context of
assignments
- Attention
to detail.
Communications:
- Excellent
analytical and document drafting skills and ability to gather, analyse and
evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written
reports,
- Have
good interpersonal and effective partnerships skills.
Education and Experience
- Be
a university graduate in the relevant Engineering arm
- Be
a registered member of the Kenya Institute of Engineers
- Possess
at least four years project Management experience
- Experience
gained in Design Built and/or Turn-key contracts as Project
Manager/Resident Project Engineer or Site Manager.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Friday 7th October 2011.
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