Construction Specialist

Job Description

Title: Construction Specialist

Company Name: Medecins Sans Frontieres/ Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 95000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Technical diploma in Construction within Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering - essential

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Experience

• Essential five years of work experience in construction project management
• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs and working experience in developing countries
• Profound experience in structural calculations
• Site management of the Construction Site
• Local construction methods and laws is essential
• Plumbing and electrical installation is desirable

Language

• Both English and Bangla are essential, spoken and written.

Knowledge

• Computer literacy essential
• Proficient user of Auto Cad MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) – essential
• Autodesk Robot - acceptable

• Defining procedures and ensures the implementation, monitoring, maintenance and correct functioning of the technical work within his/her area of specialization
• Managing the technical activities in support to and in close collaboration with the field responsible of the sector of activity (s)he is primarily in support.
• Carrying out assessment and feasibility studies in the project to provide line managers with alternatives and possible solutions to infrastructure challenges in the area of specialization e.g. installing / building / implementing. Liaising directly with the staff to identify the project needs and managing response and prioritization of requests.
• Where standard protocols are not available or appropriate, developing a protocol seeking extensive feedback and pilot tests to ensure its functioning as well as defining functioning standards and monitoring systems.
• Ensuring the proper documentation, filing and the compilation of the installation and maintenance done or required
• Acting as a technical referent, providing technical advice and oversight of quality and strengthening knowledge of the team. Providing training sessions to technicians, the managers and supervisors in the overall set-up, use and maintenance of new installations
• When required, acting as Flying expert in a mission and providing deep technical advice to managers
• Performing delegated tasks specific to her area of specialty and as defined in his/her job description
• MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
• Ensure the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the construction and rehabilitation activities according to MSF protocols and standards
• Supporting projects with planning, designing, and developing the construction projects and rehabilitation activities in the project (needs assessment, budgeting, contractor selection, etc.)
• Responsible for the implementation of Construction and Rehabilitation activities; technical aspects, drawings, design, project costing, and close supervision of the works for the entire mission
• Assist and support the projects team in preparing the MSF Project Initiation Form (PIF) and scope of work with required technical information,
• Prepare and Provide a Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for all structural maintenance and all new construction
• Carry out regular field visits and offer permanent technical support to the project sites (if and when needed)
• Perform hands-on tasks as part of the team whenever required or needed in order to optimize the resources and to contribute with his/her knowledge and experience
• Support in the market assessment strategies development and evaluation of local suppliers for the quality and services; support in the availability assessment and review of international orders in his field of expertise
• Support the development of the Construction and Rehabilitations budget in all projects and Coordination (Annual planning process and Budget revision)
• Support in the administrative part (contract management, market assessment, renewal of documentation, etc.) for the Construction related activities
• Support in the management & Follow-up of the timeline of activities for all projects (daily management and site supervision) in his/her field of expertise in collaboration with the Project Logisticians/LTL/Log Manager); Assist in the project management/site supervision (cost control, schedule management, quality control, and others) when applicable/required
• Communication and reporting
• Contribute to the mission monthly construction report by providing relevant data to the line manager
• Establish communication with external agencies such as contractors or service providers and relevant governmental agencies, maintaining effective and professional relationships
• Submit monthly progress report to LogCo for inclusion in the monthly log report
• Submit monthly reports to PCs for inclusion in SitRep
• Give regular feedback to the line manager and report directly any issue or incident