Job Title: Project & Maintenance Engineer
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Director Facilities & Capital Projects
About UCU:
Uganda
Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological
College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College
trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The
local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.
International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The
Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the
College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s,
the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the
higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well.
Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological
College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College
trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The
local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.
International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The
Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the
College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s,
the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the
higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well.
Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
In
2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University
– the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first private
University to receive such a charter from the Government.
2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University
– the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first private
University to receive such a charter from the Government.
Job Summary: The Project & Maintenance Engineer will be
in-charge of all facility construction and renovation and maintenance of the
buildings thereof, in the University. The incumbent will also plan, coordinate,
monitor, and evaluate projects ensuring the specification is being followed and
work is proceeding on schedule and budget.
in-charge of all facility construction and renovation and maintenance of the
buildings thereof, in the University. The incumbent will also plan, coordinate,
monitor, and evaluate projects ensuring the specification is being followed and
work is proceeding on schedule and budget.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage projects and maintenance
schedules - Supervise projects and maintenance works to
ensure that the relevant quality assurance procedures are followed - Measure the onsite works, materials and
prepare quality interim payment certificates - Regularly monitor technical (steel
reinforcement, on-site changes concrete QA, pre-cast pre-stressed QA)
aspects of the works - Keenly monitor progress, quality, safety and
environmental aspects of the works - Regularly monitor health, safety security and
environmental issues on site - Monitor sub-contractors work against the
approved works - Holding regular meetings with contractor on
design, construction, quality and progress aspects - Work closely with the engineers and
consultants contracted to solve technical and contractual issues - Prepare variation orders as required
- Make monthly program- progress reports on all
matters related to project performance and completion in the form of comprehensive
site records - Work closely with Faculty of Science and
Technology in supervision of students and interns attached to the
Directorate of Facilities and Capital Projects - Perform any other official duties as may be
assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s
degree in Civil Engineering from a reorganized institute of higher
learning. Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or its
equivalent from a recognized university with additional training in
construction project management. - A minimum of two years’ experience in
overseeing a successful construction with a reputable construction company
will be added advantage. - Proficient computer skills especially in word
processing, use of spreadsheets and PowerPoint. - High degree of integrity and capable of going
an extra mile in execution of duties. - She/he should be a mature and committed
Christian.
How to Apply:
All
applicants are encouraged to send two (2) copies of an application letter
together with an updated Curriculum Vitae and three references i.e. academic,
leadership and pastoral. Please attach two (2) copies of academic and
professional certificates and transcripts.
applicants are encouraged to send two (2) copies of an application letter
together with an updated Curriculum Vitae and three references i.e. academic,
leadership and pastoral. Please attach two (2) copies of academic and
professional certificates and transcripts.
Send
to:
to:
The
Manager, Human Resource & Administration,
Manager, Human Resource & Administration,
Uganda
Christian University,
Christian University,
Pilkington
Building,
Building,
P.O.
Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Deadline: 6th May, 2016 by 5:00PM
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