SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Construction Engineer position is a field level professional expert position that involves planning, implementing, supervising and monitoring the proper and timely implementation of all facility constructions works in Gambella IMC intervention sites/camps. The position also requires proper planning and management of materials, equipment and other resources under the project/program and reporting periodically to the respective program managers. He/she works closely with Filed Program Managers and sector/program Team Leaders or Senor Officers of GBV, MH and SRH and as well as Logistics team for facility improvements. The Construction Engineer is key cogs to successfully completing the construction contracts by Logistics Department and Coordination in Gambella.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Plan for the all facility constructions, repair or improvement for staff house, security as well as program facilities inside the refugee camps.
2. Follow up of procurements of materials, equipment, service and goods and get verification from respective deputy program managers and programme manager.
3. Prepare BOQ, Specification and tender document for all construction works. And he/she also responsible for preparation of procurement plan (work schedule, cash forecast /flow, equipment, materials, labour and other schedule ) and following up the delivery of the requested items and maintain a good inventory of materials received and utilized.
5. Manage and prepare systems to monitor, inspect the construction materials, equipment and goods with organization logistic and inspection of purchased items, construction materials and equipment.
6. Advise program managers and deputy program managers on low cost, technical sound and acceptable facility planning and construction
7. Oversee appropriate management of construction materials at site/s.
8. Responsible for timely completion of all required project close-out documents per contract. Distribute contract documents to subcontractors, including drawings, specifications, and general conditions. Include any accepted alternates or addendums with documents.Perform other tasks as assigned by his supervisor/s.
9. Assists other related department to prepare BOQs, detail Specification for temporary and minor construction activities in the organization activities found in his area of duty
10. Supervises one or more crews engaged in constructing and repairing of Multifamily, Communal, house hold and Institutional latrines, solid waste pits with fence, and other sanitation facilities which are being constructed at refugee camps and rural/host community area
11. Prepares required reports weekly, monthly, quarterly and end reports as per the requirement.
12. Work closely with the deputy managers, logistics and other program department that may require technical support in construction and design of structures.
· Has experience and knowledge of facility construction methods and activities, review/interpret engineering drawings, specifications and other design documents; understand project design basis and contractual requirements, develop construction specifications, scope of work, estimates and prepare construction work packages, write daily, weekly monthly and other construction reports on timely manner
· Knowledge of project management software, Engineering Aid Computer Software skills a must like Auto Cad, EPANET or similar software packages, a strong knowledge of manipulating excel spreadsheet is required
· Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the general sanitary facility construction field in emergency response projects.
· Strong and effective communicator, both verbally and written, who can interface cooperatively with various departments of the organization, as well labour local and subcontractors
· Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
· An overall “action orientation” and strong problem solving abilities.
· Ability to travel extensively and relocate. Willing to work at remote area specifically
· During Construction Phase, proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budget and safety. Utilize and maintain tools: schedule and document management to track and record project performance.
Required Education and Qualifications
· BSC or Advanced Diploma in Civil/Hydraulic/Construction Engineering or related Engineering fields,
· Minimum of 3 to 5 years general construction related experience for BSc degree and Advance Diploma respectively.