Project Manager Job Vacancy at Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)

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Job Title: Project Manager
Organisation: Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Technical
Manager
About UEGCL:
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL), a limited liability
company incorporated in March 2001 with the Head Office located in Jinja, is
one of the UEB successor companies. UEGCL’s key role is to manage the efficient
production of electricity power through power plant development and concession
monitoring. UEGCL is the implementing agency for the development of 2 power
projects namely, the 600MW Karuma Hydro Power Project (HPP) and the 183MW
Isimba Hydro Power Project (HPP).
Karuma HPP is a Public Project being developed by the Government of the
Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with The People’s Republic of
China. Sinohydro Corporation Limited was contracted as the Engineering,
Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project.
Isimba HPP is a Public Project set to be developed by the Government of
the Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with the People’s Republic
of China. China International Water and Electric Corporation is the EPC
contractor for the project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The Project Manager will offer oversight
    and technical guidance in order to assist UEGCL monitor the project
    implementation activities by both the Consultants and the Contractors. The
    Project Manager shall monitor the Consultants and Contractors’ management,
    coordination and control of engineering and construction of the project
    and advise UEGCL on any required actions to ensure compliance with the
    agreed responsibilities / risk undertakings in accordance with the project
    implementation plan and budget.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Coordinating various project management
    and monitoring activities which include but not limited to the following;
  • Work in liaison with the Project Engineer
    in the various aspects of the project.
  • Review of Detailed Drawings for Civil
    Works, Electromechanical and Hydro mechanical equipment
  • Monitor and control the Contractor’s stage
    of design, procurement, manufacture, and transport.
  • Carry out regular workshop inspections.
  • Provide Specialist Advice and site
    supervision of delicate tasks.
  • Work in liaison with Surveyors for Field
    Works and ensure they accomplish their tasks
  • Perform any other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate should hold a
    Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
    Engineering, or Construction Management, from a recognized university.
  • Additional Post graduate qualification in
    project management
  • Membership to a professional body will be
    an added advantage
  • At least ten (10) years relevant
    experience in hydro power plants construction
  • The applicant must have managed a project
    of the similar complexity i.e. at least 100MW in the last ten (10) years.
  • Computer literacy skills
  • Possess the ability to use engineering
    software would be an advantage.
How to Apply:
All applicants should send their applications with copies of academic
testimonials / certificates and a detailed CV indicating two professional
referees and their full addresses to: Manager, Finance and Administration,
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd, 3rd floor, UEDCL Tower Plot 37
Nakasero Road P.O. Box 75831, Kampala, Uganda.
OR
E-mail to: jobs@uegcl.co.ug
Deadline: 21st March,
2014

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