TANROADS JOBS , APRIL 2014

BRIDGE ENGINEER

From Mwananchi of 3rd April
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill vacant positions of Resident Engineer in short term at the Regional Manager's Office - TANROADS Katavi.
Bridge Engineer
Main duties of the position are:
1. Reviewing Bridge Design Reports and ensures contract documents are complete for proper execution of the works;
2. Perform Design Review of the Substructure as may be necessary;
3. Oversees the Contractor to ensure that the Works contracts are executed in accordance with the performance targets set out in the contract and as agreed with TAN ROADS Katavi Region;
4. Monitors project progress and resolves implementation problems in order to achieve performance targets;
5. Advises the Project Manager on all issues pertaining to projects'implementation with particular emphases placed on issues that require the decision of the Client so that projects are not delayed;
6. Prepares for TAN ROADS Katavi Region office periodic reports on the status of the projects implementation;
7. Ensures decisions/instructions pertaining to implementation of the projects are issued out timely;
8. Ensures Employer's requirements on record keeping, reporting, etc., are fulfilled;
9. Verifies payments certificate application for Contractor and recommend for settlement;
10. Reviews claims submitted to the Client for decision making by the Client;
11. Liaises with Project Manager on issues requiring their input for proper management of projects;
12. Liaises with Project Manager on issues related to the land required for construction works to ensure its availability to the Contractors on time and free from obstructions;
13. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager


Qualifications and Experience:-
Candidates for these posts should have the following qualifications and experience: -
Holder of Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or similar technical qualification
Postgraduate qualification in Bridge/Structural Engineering Degree in Civil
Engineering is added advantage,
S/he must be conversant with various conditions of contract applicable to Civil Engineering works.
S/he must have at least 8 years cumulative experience in bridge design/ construction supervision projects
S/he must have an experience of supervising bridge construction as a Bridge Engineer in at least 2 projects in the last 8 years (the scope of bridges supervised must include pile foundations)
Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili language
Must be registered by Engineers Registration Board
Remuneration: The TAN ROADS Scale - Negotiable
Other Packages: Accommodation for the Duration of the Project and Supervision Vehicle.
Contract Period: The holder of this position will be offered a contract of 8 months.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidate should send their applications enclosing photocopies of certificates, curriculum vitae, daytime contact telephone number and contract addresses of two (2) referees to the address below:-

Regional Manager
TAN ROADS - KATAVI
P.O. BOX 440,
MPANDA

Apply before: 24 Apr 2014