Construction Engineer Senior Level

Job Description

ABOUT KTK-BELT

KTK-BELT, a non-profit organization registered in New York and Nepal, operates from an assumption that local farmers possess deeply embedded place-based knowledge of their environments and, therefore, are in the best position to steward local biodiversity and habitats. To implement, we work through Nepali partners called ‘Learning Grounds,’ which are non-profit cooperative associations, led by women and minority groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Construction planning:

• Review plans and specifications for constructability, completeness, clarity, and coordination of disciplines.
• Prepare a master schedule showing duration, responsibility and priority for all major activities.
• Update the master budget to reflect any changes in the construction process.
• Develop a detailed recruitment strategy for skilled and community volunteer labour.
• Recommend the division of labour into separate contracts to permit phasing. Consider such factors as construction durations, construction document preparation and labour availability.
• Oversight of work product, feedback to community build team, and resolution of disputes.
• Take responsibility for overall progress and use of resources.
• Ensure all technical inputs and cost estimates related to the construction components are accurate, timely provided and included in the project proposals and budgets.
• Identify and manage risks and initiate corrective action where necessary, so that maximum benefit to client and stakeholders is achieved.
• Manage project budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and payments to contractors and personnel are received on time.
• Develop a detailed market survey for building materials in conjunction with architect, local contractors and skilled engineers.
• Develop a detailed materials procurement procedure. Selection of suppliers for materials, agreements with said suppliers.
• Day-today site supervision and guidance, including overseeing delivery of materials to site, planning and assignment of labour teams.
• On going development of construction strategy, scheduling and construction quality control.
• Regular communication with design team and support for materials testing procedures and reviews with the structural engineer.

Job Specification

KEY QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Position requires a minimum of five years of experience in the design and documentation of projects, with a minimum of two years as a Project Manager.
• Knowledge of project management software a bonus.
• Microsoft word and excel proficiency.
• Extensive knowledge of architectural detailing and construction standards.
• Familiarity with building systems and the ability to coordinate with consultants from multiple disciplines.
• The post will be primarily located in Eastern Nepal with occassional travel to the field sites. Compensation will be based on the experience. Initial one month trial prior to extending the offer.

The contract is for a six month term with one-month trial basis.

Apply Instructions

Please submit your cv, three work samples and references with salary expectations to info@belt-project.org.

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