Principal Estate Development Engineer

PRINCIPAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
POSITION OBJECTIVE
To be in charge of the development section undertaking all various types of new constructions of building and civil works from inception, designing, construction, commissioning up to project close out.
Principal Accountabilities:
-Preparation of feasibility studies and designs, implementation of new construction projects of buildings and civil engineering infrastructure for the company.
-To develop, maintain and co-ordinate all construction plans for building and civil works undertaken by the company.
-Preparations of technical standards and specifications for the design of civil and building works undertaken by the company to ensure the highest standards are maintained in executed works, taking particular note of the company’s engineering instructions.
-Preparation of specifications, preambles, Bills of Quantities, and drawings and submitting to Procurement Management Unit (PMU) to form part of tendering documents to be prepared by Procurement Management Unit. Participating in tender evaluation teams in preparing tender evaluation reports as shall be directed by Secretary Tender Board for submission to the Tender Board, and update or review tender working drawings for civil and building projects implemented by the division.
-Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of civil and building projects implemented by the division through consultants and contractors or force account, and preparation of regular project performance/accomplishment reports.
-To prepare the department’s yearly budgets and ensure that expenditure is contained within the budget limits, including raising of work orders.
-To check/evaluate certificates of payments of Consultants and Contractors for certification by Manager Estates before submission of the same to the directorate of finance to effect payments.
-Preparation of project progress and other technical reports required by the management, including annual, quarterly and monthly and weekly reports.
-To ensure that “as built” drawings are correctly prepared by consultants and contractors and are kept in safe custody for future references by the company.
-Supervising Engineers, Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Technicians in the department.
-Responsible for the administrative affairs of the section’s personnel.
-To ensure that all new construction undertakings are conducted in a safe manner; particularly observing safety policy and regulations of the company and other government institutions.
-To be responsible for the care and safe custody of Company assets.
-To process Works Orders and RTP’s for approval of Manager Estates.
-To perform duties related to the Company’s activities as shall be assigned
any time.
-Self-management and personal traits:
-Must have advanced computer skills including AutoCAD 2D drafting, Pro con
-Excel Spreadsheet for contemporary reinforced concrete design and Master  
-Series Structural design software.
-Strong conceptual thinking ability.
-Self motivated.
-Resilience, Decisiveness and resourcefulness.
-Excellent communication skills.
-Creative, innovative and team working skills.
-High level of interpersonal skills.
-Knowledge of Tanzania engineering construction standards.
-Ability to meet constant deadlines.
PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:                                                          
Education:
A good bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from recognized higher learning Institutions with post graduate studies in Engineering Management (Project Management) /Construction Management will be an added advantage) and; must be registered as a Professional Engineer to Engineers Registration Board(ERB).
Experience:
At Least five(5) years experience in the construction industry with some exposure to structural design of building, Project management, construction management and computer skills.
Remuneration and benefits
An attractive package shall be offered commensurate with the skills and experience. Details will be discussed at the interview; only people who fit the above criteria need apply
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Applicants should send a written application giving full details of previous work life history, qualifications and include two work references. Applications should be marked “Private and confidential” and addressed to:
Senior Manager Human Resources
TANESCO
P.O.Box 9024, 
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: sm.humanresources@tanesco.co.tz
Application close date: Four weeks from the first appearance
Deadline:1st April 2014
Source:Dailynews 4th March 2014