Job responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications to verify that architectural and engineering plans are accurate and complete before construction begins.
• Conduct site surveys, set out levels, and mark the site according to project plans.
• Ensure required materials are available on site in the right quantities and at the appropriate time.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and managing project budgets.
• Develop work schedules, coordinate activities, and ensure smooth workflow.
• Identify potential risks and hazards and contribute to safety plan development.
• Oversee contractors and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to approved plans and specifications.
• Implement quality control procedures, conduct inspections, and ensure works meet required standards.
• Ensure compliance with site safety regulations and protocols.
• Address technical issues, design discrepancies, and unforeseen challenges during construction.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and budgets, identify potential delays, and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure efficient use of equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with project staff, beneficiaries, contractors, and partners.
• Prepare regular reports on project status, including progress updates, costs, and key issues.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, material usage, and inspection results.

Qualifications

1 Master's in Civil Engineering 2 Years of relevant experience

2 Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering 5 Years of relevant experience

Required certificates

1 Registered with Institute of Engineering Rwanda (IER)

Required competencies and key technical skills

1 Ability to exercise tact and discretion in preparing, handling and disclosing information of a confidential or sensitive nature

2 Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;

3 High standards of professional ethics and Secrecy

Psychometric Languages

1 English

2 Français

Psychometric Domains

1 Critical thinking

Competence / Skills

2 Problem solving

Competence / Skills

3 Decision making

Competence / Skills

4 Analytical skills

Competence / Skills

5 Time management

Competence / Skills

6 Knowledge/Awareness

Behavior and attitude

7 Attention and concentration

Behavior and attitude

8 Self-report measures

Behavior and attitude

9 Behavioral observations

Behavior and attitude

10 Assertiveness

Communication skills

11 Clear and Effective Communication

Communication skills

12 Adaptability and Flexibility

Communication skills

• Review drawings and specifications to verify that architectural and engineering plans are accurate and complete before construction begins.
• Conduct site surveys, set out levels, and mark the site according to project plans.
• Ensure required materials are available on site in the right quantities and at the appropriate time.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and managing project budgets.
• Develop work schedules, coordinate activities, and ensure smooth workflow.
• Identify potential risks and hazards and contribute to safety plan development.
• Oversee contractors and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to approved plans and specifications.
• Implement quality control procedures, conduct inspections, and ensure works meet required standards.
• Ensure compliance with site safety regulations and protocols.
• Address technical issues, design discrepancies, and unforeseen challenges during construction.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and budgets, identify potential delays, and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure efficient use of equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with project staff, beneficiaries, contractors, and partners.
• Prepare regular reports on project status, including progress updates, costs, and key issues.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, material usage, and inspection results.

• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in preparing, handling and disclosing information of a confidential or sensitive nature
• Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;
• High standards of professional ethics and Secrecy
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Analytical skills
• Time management
• Attention and concentration
• Self-report measures
• Behavioral observations
• Assertiveness
• Clear and Effective Communication
• Adaptability and Flexibility

• Master's in Civil Engineering
• 2 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 5 Years of relevant experience
• Registered with Institute of Engineering Rwanda (IER)