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• The incumbent will review contracts and
  design documents for civil and structural components in coordination with
  related disciplines to mitigate project risks.
• The jobholder will also review, make
  recommendations and cause approval of designs as submitted by the
  contractor through the Consultant in accordance with design standards.
• Prepare and submit reports on project
  activities.
• Participate in review of contractor’s
  methodologies, Quality Assurance programme and material certifications.
• Review as built information and Operation
  and Maintenance Manuals.
• Carry out an in-depth study of contract
  and design documents for civil and structural components in coordination
  with related disciplines to develop a clear understanding of project
  scope, construction methodologies and early identification of project
  risks.
• Monitor construction activities and
  participate in the inspection of construction equipment and materials as
  specified in the contract documents, Contractor’s work plans and best
  practice.
• The incumbent will monitor the
  contractor’s compliance with their ITPs, witness civil engineering and
  material tests and review points during construction.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparation
  of scheduled and ad hoc project reports.
• Identify and advise on any unsafe or
  incorrect practices and escalate issues where necessary.
• Report in writing on delays, observed
  quality deficiencies of the works, materials and/or quality issues
  relating to construction operations.
• Actively participate in review of
  contractor’s methodologies, Quality Control programme and material
  certification.
• Keenly review and comment on all documents
  prepared by the contractor including Method Statements, as built
  information and Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
• Active relationship with the Contractor
  and Consultant to ensure the sequencing and quality of work that meets the
  design requirements.
• Guide the Engineering Design Teams on
  quality standards in regards to finishing work and compliance with
  specification vis-à-vis resources used/clients expectations
• Advise designers on the practical aspects
  of engineering installations, to ensure the soundness and practicality of
  design proposals
• The jobholder will also attend design team
  meetings with in-house and external consulting design staff
• Attend pre-contract meetings and site
  meetings
• Witness testing, commissioning and
  balancing of engineering installations
• Prepare schedules of defects and to
  certify rectification of snagging items for project sites
• Prepare reports on project activities.

• The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil
  engineering (Civil, Structural or other related) from a recognized
  university
• Possession
  of a Post Graduate qualification in Project Management or related
  field will be an added advantage
• Registration
  with a professional body will be an added advantage
• A
  minimum of five years’ experience in engineering, Project
  implementation, Construction Management with demonstrated ability to read
  and interpret construction drawings and understanding of temporary and
  permanent support structures. Familiarity with procurement of
  Infrastructure. Additional Skills: In addition to the experience and
  educational requirements listed above
• Extensive
  working knowledge of civil engineering principles, standards and
  regulations relating to construction and inspection; and related computer
  software.
• Extensive
  knowledge and experience of site-based EHS processes, procedures,
  standards and regulations.
• Excellent
  computer literacy skills
• Demonstrated
  ability to use engineering software would be an advantage.
• Strong
  analytical and problem solving skills.
• Familiar with standard engineering
  principles and international code practices
• Knowledge
  of land survey.
• Demonstrate
  good temperament, judgment and human relation skills and be able to
  communicate with developers, contractors, engineers, surveyors and others
  of the public, some of whom at times may be irate and unreasonable
• Demonstrate
  knowledge in project formulation and undertaking feasibility and detailed
  engineering studies Additional Information
• Possession
  of a valid driving license and experience will be an added advantage.

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