The Pharo Foundation Junior Civil Engineer Jobs in Ethiopia
The Pharo Foundation Junior Civil Engineer Jobs in Ethiopia
Position DescriptionThe junior engineer will have a supporting role in the unit with key responsibilities of design and detail bill of quantity development and supervision of construction sites which are either to be executed with own-force or by out sourced contract types.
The position will be based in Assosa, Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State (BGRS) of Ethiopia, with regular travel to programme sites in the BGRS and occasional travel to Addis Ababa.
Position Role and responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the construction of different physical infrastructure in BGRS.
She/He will work in the IDU department with close coordination with other members of the team, under the direct supervision of the unit coordinator.
She/he is expected to be subject-matter expert and shall complete all routine tasks that are assigned by the unit coordinator to make sure that quality is assured in all construction activities and documents prepared.
General constructions’ planning and design
Prepare working design and drawings whenever needed, for construction works according to the sketches prepared by the unit coordinator.
Participate in reviewing drawings and quantities prepared by external sources in case of large scale construction works.
Develop detail bill of quantity for all construction activities.
Participate in bid document preparation and evaluation of submitted bids.
Is able to read and understand all drawings AR, ST, EL & SN properly.
Have full knowledge in all engineering software such as AutoCAD, excel, ETABS…
Contract Management and construction supervision
Make sure construction supervision works are done with expected quality, according to working drawings and contract agreement.
Report any omission, fault, quality problems or deviation seen during site visit to the IDU coordinator timely.
Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered and achieved during construction.
Participate in construction bid opening, registration, evaluation and recording of results during bid.
Regular site supervision of all sites according to the working program of the team.
Control material and workmanship quality which are used by the contractor on construction sites.
Check and correct take off and payment request
that is submitted by contractors according to measurements taken and submit to IDU coordinator.
Prepare site report when required.
Job Requirements
Education /Experience /Language requirements and other competencies
Education
Advanced/ degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is required.
Work Experience
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as civil engineer, construction site supervisor is required.
Experience in design preparation works and supervision in areas outside of Addis Ababa is an asset.
Language Requirements and other skills
Full working knowledge of English and Amharic is essential.
Site supervision – knowing all steps to be taken and the mandatory points to be checked during site supervision is expected from an engineer for all site supervision activities.
Professional ethics – keeping the professional ethics and protecting the office secrete at all times is most expected.
Creativity – an ability to come up with creative and scientific solutions to solve potential problems that might happen on site, during construction activities is always a good quality that is expected from a site supervising engineer.
Drawing and quantity preparation skills – drawing, designing and quantity preparation skills are essential skills for an engineer to execute working responsibilities well.
Checking take-off - to be able to check and correct a take-off that is submitted by a contractor carefully is one of the basic skills that is expected from the junior engineer.
How to Apply
Your CV should include
A covering letter briefly outlining how you meet the key duties and responsibilities and the required qualities and skills for the position you are applying for (max. 300 words).
Your current or last benefit package and expected benefit package for this position.
Applications that do not fully meet the above listed requirements will NOT be assessed.
Females’ applicants are highly encouraged to apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience can directly submit updated CV and cover letter through addisoffice@pharofoundation.org
Deadline for submission of applications is Aug. 20/2020.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Note that to include the title of the position you are applying for in subject line.
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