Position Field Project Engineer – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
Place of Performance Garowe, Somalia
Contract Duration 04 Months
Starting Date 15 January 2016
OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.
CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Our client offers services that are complimentary to the front end of any physical infrastructure project including, feasibility studies, construction assessments, developing standard systems and manuals for infrastructure development with local government counterparts, detailed construction design and documentation with BOQ’s and specification. It offers complete turnkey solutions to serve its clients’ needs.
The Project Engineer - Electrical shall be responsible for the design, coordination, supervision and the contracts administration of the Electrical works, ensuring successful delivery of projects under respective Project Teams. He or She is responsible for ensuring high quality documentation is carried out on time and on or under budget. Projects may be in national and or international locations with the documentation being carried out in Nairobi, Kenya
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting with all services engineering construction management and commissioning tasks and support design work required to ensure timely, cost effective and quality delivery of the projects. He/she reports to the PM - Infrastructure and may be required to undertake the following tasks;
A. Provides the following project related activities;
§ Responsible for overseeing the implementation and commissioning of electrical and mechanical engineering works for the specific projects and maintains the necessary and appropriate means in monitoring progress of works according to contract schedules, specifications and project plans.
§ Act as the responsible focal point for the specific projects she/he provides support and guidance, and assists in resolving site problems, as necessary.
§ Maintains his/her attendance full time on the project site in order to identify the existing problems and provide appropriate solutions through application of sound engineering standards in consultation with the PM - Infrastructure.
§ Responsible for updating the list of unit prices for construction materials and labor costs and also the preparation of a database for the available materials and suppliers of the construction industry in the local market.
§ Responsible for preparation of progress reports on construction activities and submission of such on a weekly basis to the PM - Infrastructure.
§ Assist in the identification, evaluation, selection and supervision of building contractors for specified specialist project work.
§ Provide assistance in improving skills and know-how in engineering practices for personnel in the field.
§ Undertake reviews of designs and bills of quantities specific to their field of expertise.
§ Prepare project implementation programs and/or review and advice on programs submitted by others.
§ Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with contracts, specifications, drawings and etc.
§ Assist in preparing bid documentation and subsequent bid analysis, as may be required.
§ Undertake measurement of site works in support of contractor payment requests.
§ Overseeing technical aspects of contracts and provide guidance to services sub-contractors where required.
§ Maintenance of project documentation for the services offered.
§ Perform any other duties as may be requested by the PM - Infrastructure.
B. Planning and documentation for future projects as may be required and directed by the PM - Infrastructure. Including activities such as;
§ Estimations and evaluations.
§ Producing Bill of Quantities / Specifications / Drawings.
§ Surveys, if needed.
§ Needs assessments.
C. Carrying out other tasks as assigned by the PM - Infrastructure
Specifically responsible for;
§ Ensuring all conduit sizes, cable sizes and colour coding have all been done according to design, specifications and bills of quantities and according to national and international standards.
§ Ensuring consumer units, distribution boards and earthling are all of the correct gauge are wired correctly according to design, specifications and bills of quantities and according to national and international standards.
§ Ensuring motors, cables and generators are to the correct rating, insulation resistance, approve all equipment before they are brought to site and perform site acceptance tests for the generators once installed.
§ Ensuring all pipe materials are to the correct specifications, installation is to correct gradient especially the drainage pipes.
§ Ensuring pressure testing of all the piping and document.
§ Ensuring accuracy and quality of as built drawings and hand-over documentation is correctly done.
§ Preparation of site contractor/sub-contractor meeting minutes for PM - Infrastructure approval and circulation.
§ Assisting the PM - Infrastructure on supervision of external services engineering consultants commissioned to support designs works for construction.
§ Developing and checking complete Services Engineering Bills of Quantities suitable for tender of the works.
§ Identifying the required building standards and specifications to support UNOPS Engineering
D. Designs documents for incorporation into ITB’s and subsequent construction contracts, if required.
§ Produce program of works to identify all timelines for the implementation of the construction.
§ Produce Electrical and Mechanical Engineering design reports.
§ Written and verbal translations as may be required.
§ Liaise with the field based engineers and contractor offices as required.
§ Produce related contractor Instructions for signature by PM - Infrastructure and maintain the register.
§ Responsible for formal document issue and registers, including;
o M & E Bill of Quantities.
o Specifications.
o Site Instructions.
o Engineering Standards.
§ Providing technical support to project procurement and finance specialists where needed.
§ Setting Operational Health & Safety example on site through exemplary behavior and identifying deficiencies.
§ Undertaking site monitoring and oversight through frequent site visits.
E. Monitoring and Progress Controls
§ Active participation in weekly Project Engineer/Project Manager progress meeting.
§ Active participation in weekly project staff meeting.
§ Maintaining, accurate, quality and completion documentation as identified in responsibilities above.
§ Chair and record site progress and technical meetings with implementing partners, stake holders and end users.
F. Final Product
§ Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with contracts, specifications, drawings and etc. with the best quality standards and in the stipulated time frame of Construction, within the available financial constraints.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education:
§ Degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
Work Experience:
§ At least 5-8 years relevant professional experience.
§ Previous experiences in developing countries and knowledge in the country context related field.
§ Candidates with experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies will be well regarded.
§ Candidates with experience working on International/local projects in conflict/disaster prone areas will be preferred.
§ Candidates with experience working on specialized structures will be preferred.
§ Experience in contracting and/or consulting environment is also an advantage.
Key Competencies:
§ Ability to work to meet tight schedules under stressful environment and varied cultural context.
§ Knowledge and capacity to manage project documentation to professional and accurate standards.
§ Flexibility and ability to quickly grasp complex structures.
§ Good team player attitude.
§ Ability to perform with professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands.
§ Ability to work accurately, control quality and multitask.
§ Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
§ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
§ Excellent written and spoken English.
§ Familiarity and advanced user level with software’s such as AUTOCAD, MS Office and other relevant software’s.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_954” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
