Senior Engineer, Designs, Pavements and Hydrology (SOG/ST 7)

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Technical Audit and Special Projects, the Senior Engineer, Designs, Pavements and Hydrology is responsible for providing technical advice on drainage and pavement design standards, specifications and workmanship for maintenance, rehabilitation and new construction of works carried out by the National Works Agency (NWA) and other implementing organizations. In addition, the Senior Engineer conducts monitoring and evaluating activities during and after the construction phase of said works to ensure that the scope of works are completed in accordance with contract documents and agreed/established work standards. 

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Maintains a daily log of monitoring activities to track project progress and to verify that project schedules and outputs are achieved; 
• Prepares, reviews and submits progress and other reports, as required, and ensures timely submission of all documents/information to the Head of the Unit; 
• Attends technical meetings and other fora, as required; 
• Contributes to the preparation of the Unit’s Operational Plan and Budget;
• Contributes to the review/development of operating standards and procedures to guide the Unit. 

Professional/Technical: 

• Evaluates design standards and technical specifications for road infrastructure construction, rehabilitation and maintenance to determine the technical, financial and economic feasibility of methods of construction and workmanship, and provides technical advice to the management of the fund; 
• Carries out engineering studies, appraises technical procedures and regulations and makes recommendations, where appropriate; 
• Assists in identifying operational system deficiencies and recommends effective solutions to the Senior Director, Technical Audit and Special Projects; 
• Co-ordinates and conducts site visits islandwide, ensuring the inputs of all key stakeholders on road works and infrastructure development projects to: 
  • Ensure works are completing according to design, budget, time and schedule
  • Ensure the procedures and materials used conform to established specifications
  • Ensure accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts and recommends corrective action where necessary to meet desired results 
  • Act as the quality control and assurance to ensure that the project objectives are met.
  • Ensure that all the construction safety rules and regulations are being observed
  • Carry out follow-up inspections, as necessary 
• Investigates and resolves issues/problems that may arise utilizing appropriate conflict resolution approaches, and ensures that all relevant parties are consulted to avoid delays in project completion; 
• Contributes to the design process of projects and provides technical advice on industry standards and practice; 
• Provides support in conducting research to garner information for the preparation of development plans and/or to inform the internal planning process; 
• Provides advice/guidance to the Senior Director on technical matters, including design standards, specifications and scope of work; 
• Provides advice/guidance to the Head of the Unit on technical matters, including design standards, specifications and scope of work; 
• Monitors work in progress using appropriate tools and mechanisms for quality control, and provides timely feedback to the Manager; 
• Carries out engineering studies, appraises technical procedures and regulations and makes recommendation where appropriate. 

Human Resources: 

• Assists with providing guidance to ensure efficiency and effectiveness; 
• Identifies skills/competency gaps and contributes to the development of staff;
• Participates in the recruitment of staff, as needed;
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Core:  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; 
• Mediation skills; 
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills; 
• Good leadership skills; 
• Management and supervisory skills; 
• Good interpersonal skills; 
• Good time management skills; 
• Good analytical skills. 

Technical:  

• Knowledge in Project Management Techniques and tools; 
• Sound understanding of Drainage and Pavement design techniques; 
• Sound knowledge of Hydrology. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification; 
• Certification in Project Management; 
• Knowledge of relevant computer applications including CAD, GIS and Microsoft Projects;
• Five (5) years’ engineering and project management and infrastructure design experience. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Required to travel islandwide to conduct site visits; 
• Exposure to conditions relate to the construction industry such as (noise, disruptive conditions, dust heat and unsociable behaviour).

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.