Project Engineer

Main Responsibilities: Defining work specifications and quotations Technical supervision of construction to ensure contractor's adherence to contract documents, including drawings, specifications, testing and materials' requirements; assuring adherence of the contractor to time schedule and making sure that defective materials are removed and replaced properly, as required by the contractor; Supervising WASH infrastructural work daily Ensuring worksite organization and safety Construction management duties including, but not limited to, contract administration, surveying, coordinating matters between multiple contractors on site, quantity measurements, cost control, reviewing interim and final payments and quality control; Ensuring community mobilization on issues related to construction, operations and maintenance of implemented WASH facilities  Making recommendations to the Project Manager on variation orders and contract amendments; Ensuring the quality and pace of the work done by contractors via:                 Daily field visits                 Daily progressive site reports Establishing monitoring sheets for field workers and construction officer Integrating and coordinating with other team members Ensuring the mitigation of aspects related to gender, child protection, and crosscutting issues Ensuring proper documentation for implemented activities Enhancing referrals pathways Ensuring that municipality and water establishment are on board in selecting, planning, monitoring, and handing over processes Collecting all needed data and information related to infrastructure projects  Preparing/coordinating any site survey work necessary to support the development of design/tender documentation for future works; checking and supervising any surveying work Checking of each material that has to be utilized for implementation before their installation Assisting in issuing requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for quotations (RFQs) Assisting with tenders including bill of quantities, bidding documents, technical specification, and participate in negotiating terms and conditions of contracts Skills and Qualifications:   University degree in Engineering Experience in budget control Experience in working with local authorities Experience in supervising construction works Team Leadership skills Highly motivated and with a desire to work with local communities   Strong communication skills Understanding of local laws and regulations Advanced computer skills  Report writing skills Knowledge of materials testing, analysis of results and quality control in similar projects; Knowledge in the geographical and social context of the assigned region