SITE SUPERVISION TEAM — ROAD UPGRADING, REHABILITATION & RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

CONTRACT PERIOD: 18 MONTHS

PJK&Partners Consulting Ltd is one of the leading engineering consulting firms in Malawi, with a strong track record in the supervision of major road infrastructure projects. The firm is currently providing consultancy services for the supervision of the upgrading, rehabilitation and reconstruction of a road to bitumen standard with asphalt concrete surfacing, an assignment to be undertaken over a contract period of 18 months. To establish the site supervision team, PJK&Partners Consulting Ltd invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions:

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

RESIDENT ENGINEER

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide full-time supervision and contract administration of the construction works on behalf of the Client.
• Review and approve the Contractor’s work programmes, construction methods and key site management personnel.
• Issue instructions, interpretations and additional drawings necessary for the proper execution of the works.
• Inspect the works and order correction or rejection of defective work; oversee quality control and testing
• Evaluate and make recommendations on variations, claims and disputes.
• Review and certify the Contractor’s monthly interim payment applications and resolve payment disputes.
• Oversee health, safety, social and environmental compliance on site.
• Monitor physical and financial progress against the approved programme and maintain full project records.
• Chair monthly progress meetings and submit minutes, monthly progress reports and the final report.
• Inspect and certify completion of works, issue Taking-Over and Maintenance Certificates and prepare the Final Account.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering or the equivalent, and professionally qualified
• Documented experience in the position of Resident Engineer on at least five (5) projects of a similar size and nature in the general region of Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Candidates with twenty (20) years or more of relevant experience, including the design and supervision of road construction works, will have an added advantage.

• Provide full-time supervision and contract administration of the construction works on behalf of the Client.
• Review and approve the Contractor’s work programmes, construction methods and key site management personnel.
• Issue instructions, interpretations and additional drawings necessary for the proper execution of the works.
• Inspect the works and order correction or rejection of defective work; oversee quality control and testing
• Evaluate and make recommendations on variations, claims and disputes.
• Review and certify the Contractor’s monthly interim payment applications and resolve payment disputes.
• Oversee health, safety, social and environmental compliance on site.
• Monitor physical and financial progress against the approved programme and maintain full project records.
• Chair monthly progress meetings and submit minutes, monthly progress reports and the final report.
• Inspect and certify completion of works, issue Taking-Over and Maintenance Certificates and prepare the Final Account.

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering or the equivalent, and professionally qualified
• Documented experience in the position of Resident Engineer on at least five (5) projects of a similar size and nature in the general region of Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Candidates with twenty (20) years or more of relevant experience, including the design and supervision of road construction works, will have an added advantage.