Term of Reference Construction Site Engineer Background: “Bridging The Gap project” is one of COSPE programs - Building Community Empowerment And Sustainable Development for Marginal Communities” co-funded with the European Union. The project aims the four CDAs, Community Development Association of Abu el Nomros, Community Development Association of Abu Ragwan, Community Development Association of El Desamy, Community Development Association of El Saff. 1- JOB PURPOSE: To be responsible for all the pre-constructions activities and to supervise the construction work processes in CDAs’ existing bulding extention in the assigned sites (Abu el Noumros , Abu Ragwan, El Saff and El Dessamy). To draft construction tender ToRs/capitulate and financial plans. 2- RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: Responsibility 1-Pre-Construction activities • Preparing ToR for construction tender. • Launch the tender according to vendor list. • Review invoices from the renovation contractors and furniture suppliers according to the terms of contracts. • Draw a construction work plan for each CDA. 2-Supervise the CDAs' extension construction in the assigned sites. • Assess and approve all foundations and structural elements before concreting. • Check and Approve all materials delivered from the biginning to the end of the construction works according to specifications and approved samples. • Be present during the pouring of concrete and assess the quality of the concrete mix. • Carry out technical tests to ensure and verify construction quality • Supervise and follow up on all constrcution work ensuring compliance according to the approved drawings such as not limited to : masonry works finishing, electrical and plumbing/sanitary works and requirements . • Supervise the quality of accomplished work, ensuring that the building will be delivered on time as per agreement • Issue certificates of payments, invoices, certificate of final completion and hand-over certificate • Review all contracts’ invoices and take corrective action as necessary. • Issue certification according to the level of construction quality. • Preparation of relevant technical documentation and works execution progress reports 3-Perform other duties as assigned. 3- COMPETENCIES Critical: • Planning and organizing • Stress tolerance • Building collaborative relationship • Operational Decision making • Problem solving 4- QUALIFICATIONS – (must be specific, realistic and related to job responsibilities) A- Education Required: • Bachelor degree in civil engineering. B- Experience Required: • At least 5 years of experience working as a Site Engineer. • Up to 3 years experience in quality control and monitoring construction contractors C- Technical skills Required: • Knowledge of and the ability to use office computer software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. • Excellent English and Arabic writing and speaking skills. 5- CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS: External Relations: • Engineers Governor’s office, Governorate General Secretary and Director of legal office. • CDAs’ representative (one of CDA staff) Internal Relations: • COSPE staff, Project manager, Logistic officer and financial officer, in particular. 6- WORKING CONDITIONS: • Travel: 90 percent of time should be spent in the field in the assigned communities in Giza. • Duration: six months • Starting Date: • Location: Giza governorate, (Communities of Abu el Noumros , Abu Ragwan, El Saff and El Dessamy).

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Employment type:

Full Time/Permanent

Salary:

500 USD

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Experience:

Unspecified

Location:

Egypt

Post Date:

06/08/2007