Project Manager - Civil Engineer

RA International

Somalia

Ref: HP281-10

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Perform construction administration services for various MEP projects including reviewing shop drawings, construction schedules, pay requests, attending project meetings, preparing / negotiating change orders, confirming permit compliance, reviewing acceptance testing reports, and coordinating project close-out.

- Manage design budgets and schedules to insure that projects are completed on time and within the estimated scope and fee.

- Plan, organize and direct activities concerned with the construction & maintenance of structures, facilities and systems.

- Resource allocation.

- Research and advise on the best engineering solution to meet with client’s needs and budget

- Produce detailed designs and documentation for the construction and implementation of civil engineering projects.

- Supervises, trains, and evaluates Civil Engineers; assists in hiring and evaluating employees.

- Prepare engineering calculations required for the design of projects and supervise the drafting.

- Provides design data for surveying, and engineering applications using Auto CAD; Pavement Management; word processing; spread sheet and Geographic Information Systems (GIS); uses appropriate computer hardware; responsible for the data input and surveys, engineering drawing.

- Provides technical assistance and consults with other departments regarding engineering functions, site development, drainage, and all other MEP functions.

- Coordinate and direct research development and testing of materials, processes or systems related to civil engineering works

- Supervise the testing and commissioning of completed works.

- Analyse and interpret reports on loading, labour, productivity, quality, materials and performance.

- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish & maintain effective partnerships and working relationships with people in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity & respect of diversity.

- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in English for reports and all other correspondence.

- Auto CAD experience required.

- Knowledge of water and sewer utility design, construction and regulatory guidelines and requirements.

- Superior understanding of sewer collection and water distribution system design, pressure pipe design, pump station design, and hydraulic modeling.

- Strong Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to read blueprints, floor plans and design data.
- Ability to read and interpret Industry standard regulations.
- Budgeting/Cost Control.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
- Engineer with at least 10 years work experience with extensive MEP experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Water/Sewer CAD, and hydraulic modeling.
- Experience with projects above $ 2 million.
- Experience with supervision of 100 plus staff.
- Experience in Africa is a must.

About the Company

RA International is a major force within the remote site and developing country support services sector. We have many years experience of providing government institutions, United Nations, NGOs, and major multinationals with all the services they need to quickly establish and maintain sites in Post-Conflict, the Oil and Gas, and Mining and Minerals industries.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to getting the job done, as quickly and effectively as possible. Here's some fast facts:

• Our Company Headquarters are in Dubai, UAE, with offices and projects in Afghanistan, Sudan, Southern Sudan, Kenya and Chad • We currently employ over 1000 international and national staff • The company was founded in 2003 as part of the Duncan-Narfeldt Group Ltd • RA International draws on 40 years experience in project management and support services in post-conflict environments and remote locations worldwide.

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