Construction Field Engineer

Job Description

Position: Construction Field Engineer

Line Management Report to: District Coordinator

Duty Station: Kusma, Parbat with field visits. 

Purpose of the Position:

Under the direct supervision of the District Coordinator, the Construction Field Engineer’s primary function is to facilitate and supervise the construction work of health facilities/ birthing centers in Parbat & Myagdi districts. The Construction Field Engineer will work closely with the district team and health facility operation and management committee members to accomplish upgradation of the identified health facilities/ birthing centers in the districts.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate with District Coordinators, Health Facility Management committees regarding construction/renovation of the birthing center (new or existing structure).
• Develop detail budget and renovation plan based on local market price. Which includes pricing and exploring construction material, contractor, workman, paintings, plumbing, electrical wiring/lighting etc.
• Develop locally appropriate construction/renovation plan (consider the local weather, culture and availability of local resources). Prepare Drawings, Specifications, Bills of Quantities(BOQs) etc.
• Ensure that construction work is as per Drawings, Specifications, Bills of Quantities(BOQs) etc.
• Ensure the quality and consider the infection prevention factor. 
• Provide technical support to the District Coordinator in any contractual issue or additional construction work that might incur extra costs, ensure adherence to costs and timelines.
• Be a facilitator to HFOMC members to explain them about repair and construction plan.
• Act as a liaison person between the OHW and sub‐contractors, if any
• Regularly make supportive supervision visits of project’s site, oversee the works and guide the contractors/builders to ensure the quality of the construction
• Provide the project completion report (separately for each health facility) with actual cost, material used and number of manpower used for auditing purpose.
• Provide decent quality of after and before pictures of construction/renovation of the Health Facilities/Birthing centers and submit report in time.
• Perform any other duties related to the scope of the assignment as determined by the Supervisor

Job Specifications (minimum job requirements):

Academic qualifications and work experience: 

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering with at least two years’ experiences in related field.
• Experience in dealing with government stakeholders.
• Health facilities renovation/construction experience will be an added advantage.

Skills and abilities

• Commanding skills in MS Office Packages and Auto-CAD 
• Knowledge on tendering procedures, construction norms & laws and computational techniques
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• Excellent communicator, with report writing skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote locations
• Having two wheeler vehicle license will be preferable

Preference will be given to local candidates.

Application Procedures:

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to visit the link at https://forms.gle/azYUjq6mvDiBsVHDAand submit their application through the online portal by March 27, 2022.