Field Construction Project Manager

PositionField Construction Project Manager

No of Jobs: Six (06)Place of Performance SomaliaContract Duration 1 year with possibility of extensionStarting Date

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 conducts activities including the design and construction of logistics support facilities and other vertical and horizontal structures and facilities throughout Somalia in support of the African Union Mission in Somalia.

The aim of our client is to respond to the needs of the client for operationally important infrastructure projects throughout Somalia including civil engineering work, water and sanitation projects, power supply systems, waste management facilities, roads, heliports, airfields, and similar facilities.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Engineer and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager the incumbent will be a crucial part of a team responsible and accountable for ensuring the scheduling, quality control and safety of the construction of a logistics support hub for our and its clients in Somalia.

In particular, he/she will be responsible and accountable for the Project Management, and the coordination and implantation of the approved project in support of the clients. The person will be based on site in a sector in Somalia.

He/she will:

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1. Have a detailed knowledge of the assigned project, located in the sector in Somalia;
2. Assist and guide the Field Engineers and QA/QS specialists in the implementation of the project as per technical specifications and plans agreed with the client;
3. Surveying and assessing the project as designated by our client;
4. Coordinate material supply chains with other sections and units in the mission such as Movement Control, Aviation, Warehouse & Distribution;
5. Determine if our client’s contractors are proceeding in accordance with the contract documents;
6. Coordinate the QA/QS team in monitoring of contractors in the areas of monitoring, change of orders, contract compliance, quality control and assurance, safety and documentation of all interaction;
7. Bring to the attention of the Senior PM and Chief Engineer if the contractor is not meeting timelines by managing detailed MS Project schedules or where quality and safety standards are not being met and provide solutions for improving the quality of work;
8. Ensure that all materials and equipment related to the project meet the required standards and specifications;
9. Report to the Senior PM and Chief Engineer on all technical issues including but not limited to technical specifications, monitoring, and quality assurance;
10. Review conformity with the design concepts of the services and with the information given in the contract documents in contract with construction companies;
11. Render interpretation of our client’s contract documents necessary for the proper execution of construction, with reasonable promptness and in accordance with any time limit agreed upon;
12. Do on-site observation and keep our client informed on the construction progress of designated project;
13. Compare the sites working progress with the contractors working schedule and take the required action for the sites completion before deadline;
14. Manage and oversee project costs by means of resources and cash-flow plans in MS Project;
15. Manage invoice and payment process for timely payment of contractors;
16. Ensure that Project is completed to a satisfactory standard before final payment is authorized;
17. Offer support as requested to all colleagues on construction and other technical matters;
18. Assist the field engineers and assistants on Quality control and Safety plan to technical specifications;
19. Ensure field reports are as per the Quality Control and Safety Plans;
20. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Engineer;

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· University degree in Engineering and relevant training and experience on infrastructure projects including quality control and safety implementation. At least seven years of experience in the field of infrastructure planning and construction.

Work Experience

· Experience in Somalia is desirable. Previous experience with UN Peacekeeping Operations is a strong advantage. Experience of complex Civil Engineering a major plus.

Key Competencies

· Skills: Good communication and negotiation skills. Understanding of complex social-political environments. Drive for results with effective resource management skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure in difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness. Flexibility and focus on processes and their improvements. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

· Languages: Thorough knowledge of English; working knowledge of Somali or other languages spoken in the region an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_673” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.