Civil Engineering - Project Manager

Purpose of position:

The Project manager, under the direction of the Construction Manager, will be responsible for overseeing the coordination of all construction works within the urban communities assigned to them. The project manager must ensure that the technical design and construction components take into consideration the requests of the community, meet design criteria set out by planning ministries and municipal authorities and ensure that there is continued communication between the community, the community development team and our field engineers. In addition, the chosen project manager will have experience in the developing world context and have proven ability in managing both contractor and community driven works, and preferably experience in water and sanitation solutions (within an urban context) house repairs, house construction and large scale infrastructure projects such as ravine & embankment protection, drainage design and construction, road works and repairs etc.

Description of Duties:

Professional control and timely administration and implementation of construction works within the urban environment of Port au Prince. Participates in the scope and budget development process in partnership with the design team and under the supervision of the Sr. Construction Coordinator. Coordinates the development of project documentation and ensures projects are prepared for tender in a timely manner. Works with the Construction Contract Delegate and provides on-going document reviews so as to ensure accuracy, quality, value and compliance with best practice standards, scope and the budget. Oversees the construction phase of assigned projects in accordance with established policies and procedures. Establishes and maintains the Budget Tracking Report. Prepares, tracks, and monitors all field instructions and change orders for additional work. Monitors the project phasing, resolves field conflicts and implement recovery strategies to mitigate delays. Completes projects on time and on/or below budget. Provides for accurate and timely project closeouts including system commissioning, punch lists, and municipal approvals. Monitors quality of construction and ensures minimum standards are maintained throughout all key steps Tackles proactively all issues identified on the construction sites by meeting with contractors and building the capacity of the site supervisors Ensures a comprehensive and complete monitoring mechanism is set up including site books, visual and written reports and copies of all key documents on sites (plans, contracts, etc.) Acts as primary focal point for all contractors, including for issues related to construction quality, payments and contract amendments; Evaluates the feasibility of alternative solutions for construction within the urban environment; this will include community driven projects, cash for production modalities, contractor based etc. Promotes staff development actively and conducts on-the-job trainings to ensure increased program quality Community capacity building in participating in water and sanitation related projects

Duties applicable to all staff: Actively work towards the achievement of the Secretariat's goals. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Red Crescent principles. Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction related field, or equivalent experience Further studies in a relevant related field (preferred) Further qualifications in Water/Sanitation (preferred)

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of construction site management and/or engineering experience in an international setting and/or in Haiti Minimum 2 years Water and sanitation engineering/construction experience Minimum 5 years of project management experience including project planning & budgeting, supervision and management , monitoring and evaluation and producing narrative & financial reports Minimum 2 years of project management experience on complex construction activities (preferred) Experience of working for a humanitarian organisation and/or the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement (preferred) Minimum 2 years working experience in communities in developing countries

Skills:

High-level interpersonal, influencing and excellent communication skills An excellent understanding of participatory methodologies and tools and their application. Skills in training and developing staff Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing, MS Project) Advanced knowledge of Auto-CAD (preferred)

Languages:

Fluent written and spoken English A good working knowledge of one of the additional languages of the Federation (Spanish, Arabic, French) would be preferred.

Competencies:

Role Model: Accountability, Professionalism, Integrity Collaboration: Teamwork Achievement: Innovation, Judgement Decision-making

WRITTEN EXERCISES AND INTERVIEW

Applicants may be requested to complete written exercises and/or be interviewed

HEALTH: Malaria and Dengue fever is present in Haiti and HIV prevalence is high, Diarrhoea due to poor water and sanitation. Vaccinations required: Measles, Tetanus, Polio, Mumps, Rubella, Diphtheria, Pertussis and Varicella Strongly recommended: Hepatitis A and B Typhoid and Cholera, Pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009, Meningitis and Rabies. NOTE: THIS VACANCY CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT GMT+1

In order to increase the diversity of the Federation's workforce, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from both women and men.

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.

Civil Engineering - Project Manager