Civil Engineer - Construction
Key
Responsibilities
- Analyse survey
reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other
topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
- Plan and design
transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction
and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
- Compute load and
grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to
determine design specifications.
- Inspect project
sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications
and safety or sanitation standards.
- Direct
construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site.
- Direct or
participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference
points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.
- Estimate
quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project
feasibility.
- Prepare or
present public reports, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact
statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions.
- Test soils and
materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete,
asphalt, or steel
- Provide
technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications
and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.
- Conduct studies
of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering
problems and assess the potential impact of projects.
- Liaising and
working jointly with the design team (consulting engineers) to implement
refinements
- Negotiating
modifications with architects and consulting engineers
- Dealing
skilfully with a diverse range of people including clients, architects,
other engineering professionals, sub-contractors and members of the public
- Taking
responsibility for health and safety on site
- Making
judgements and solving problems
- Supervising
construction
- Dealing with the
logistics of supplies
- Scheduling work
- Providing
appropriate plans for construction
- Monitoring the
provision of materials
- Liaising with
and directing the work of sub-contractors employed on the project
- Ensuring quality
of workmanship
- Finding
solutions to overcome unforeseen construction difficulties
- Scheduling and
adjusting each stage of the project to meet time and budget targets
- Dealing with
complaints from local people experiencing disruption due to building
works.
Requirements
- BSc Civil
Engineering.
- Registration as
an engineer by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya will be an added
advantage.
- At least 7 years
hands-on experience as a Construction Engineer three of which should have
been in the design and construction of projects of high net worth.
- Should possess
computer skills. Proficiency in Office and CADD computer applications and
other structural analysis and design software will be an added advantage
- Demonstrate
responsibility for completion of specialised complex processes and
activities requiring some interpretation of rules and practices.
- Good analytical
skills.
- Resourcefulness,
initiative, maturity of judgment and tact.
- The Successful
candidate should be ready to travel most of the time and on short notice
Interested
and qualified applicants should send their applications and CV’s stating their
current and expected salary to recruit@idp-ea.com not later than 7thMay
2013.
Clearly
indicate the position applied for on the subject of the application email.
Please note that Applications with other attachments will be disqualified.
Please note that Applications with other attachments will be disqualified.