Job Description:

About the Job

Responsible for management and coordination of work in the preparation of scheme design, production of drawing for projects, controlling activities on site, supervision of project during construction and maintenance, monitoring and expenditure, liaising with client departments, management and coordinate civil works, establishment of standards and civil engineering detailing, monitor and evaluate scheme designs, evaluation of consultants’ fees, assessment of training needs, design and supervision of construction and maintenance of civil and other public works, and responsible for research activities, administration and supervision of staff.

Responsibilities

Management and coordination of work in the preparation of scheme design.
Production of drawing for projects in the annual Work Program.
Controlling activities on site.
Supervision of project during construction and maintenance.
Monitoring and expenditure.
Liaising with client departments on matters relating to design briefs and expenditure.
Management and coordinate civil works.
Establishment of standards and better civil engineering detailing.
Monitor and evaluate sketch/ scheme designs done by consultants for necessary recommendation for approval.
Evaluation of consultants’ fees and make recommendations for payment.
Assessment of training needs in the units.
Design and supervision of construction and maintenance of civil and other public works.
Responsible for research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her.

Requirements

Served in the grade of Senior Engineer (Civil) or comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least (3) years.
A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent qualifications from recognized institution.
A Masters degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
Registered by Engineering Registration Board of Kenya (ERB).
Cooperate member with institution of Engineers Registration Board (IEK).
Current valid annual Practicing License from Engineering Registration Board of Kenya.
Attended a Project Development and Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Certificate in Computer application skills.
Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of Civil Engineering programs.