Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Undertakes field investigations/site visits; 
• Prepares preliminary engineering reports; 
• Prepares project documents consisting of rural water supply designed project on a parish-by-parish basis for submission and discussion with lender agencies/PIOJ, etc.; 
• Develops project profiles of various projects; 
• Develops contract documents and assesses tender documents issued and returned; 
• Schedules programme implementation activities; 
• Prepares individual work plans with activities to be completed within the project period for approval and review; 
• Liaises with service providers, including the preparation and review of necessary contracts for the provision services required for the implementation of the project; 
• Monitors procurement of relevant materials and equipment and their delivery for the implementation of the project; 
• Supervises construction of all related works; 
• Provides representation at site meetings; 
• Prepares and distributes Minutes of meetings, documents and reports as required; 
• Compiles and analyses information throughout the project to ensure executive management has feasible information to make informed resolutions; 
• Develops and presents progress reports as scheduled; 
• Ensures that work is carried out as approved by Rural Water Supply Limited; 
• Conducts tender evaluation, including arithmetic and compliance checks; 
• Performs other duties that may be assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Social/human relation skills 
• Initiative and reasoning skills 

Technical/Functional: 

• Knowledge of various standards and contract procedures 
• Sound knowledge of Civil Engineering practices 
• Thorough knowledge of water utility operations 
• Critical respect for time management 
• Experience in Project Control Management 
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications including Microsoft Projects 
• Proven ability in identifying multiple contract approach to project implementation 
• Ability to programme realistic implementation activities 
• Ability to efficiently manage the operational elements of projects finance and budgeting 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent 
• Five (5) years’ experience in the planning, design and construction of engineering works preferably in the area of water supply or sewage 
• Experience in the reviews and evaluation of contractors’ claims 
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or eligibility to be registered 

Special Conditions Associated with The Job

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours; 
• Required to travel islandwide to construction sites. 
• Exposure to dust, odours, cuts, bruises, heat, and noise from project or construction sites.
• Exposed to highly confidential information. 
• Work in a highly stressed environment. 
• May be exposed to a hostile environment when dealing with irate customers/contractors/consultants or conducting site visits in volatile areas. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.