Civil/Structural Engineer
Employer: WSP Constructions Group
Job Location: Dar es Salaam
Deadline: 26 March, 2018
We are
currently seeking a Civil, Construction or Structural Engineer to expand our
team at WSP Group's Corporate Head office annex. The successful applicant will
help lead the preparation of designs, reports, studies and contract documents
and assist with the management of various large and small municipal
engineering/construction projects and be heavily involved in a variety of Civil
/ Municipal Infrastructure / Site Development / Services Projects and varied
constructions within the structural sectors of our business. The Civil Engineer
assumes a leadership role by providing guidance to project staff and is
responsible for the smooth functioning of day to day operations by influencing,
developing and implementing agreed upon project plans ensuring that projects
are completed on time and within budget. We are technical experts and strategic
advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners,
managers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design,
program and construction management professionals. WSP develops creative,
comprehensive and sustainable engineering solutions for a future where society
can thrive. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40
countries, we engineer lasting solutions within Property & Buildings,
Industry, Transportation Infrastructure, Environment, Resources (including Mining
and Oil & Gas), Water, Power & Energy sectors with delivery and
strategic consulting services. At WSP, we continuously innovate and make
extraordinary efforts to always attract, employ, develop, engage and retain the
best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us
great. We offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that
work/life balance is critical to the success and happiness of our people. WSP
offers competitive salary packages based on qualifications, skills, experience
and the opportunity to be part of an “up and coming” player in the lucrative
international construction / engineering market. We also attach residential
Accommodations to our International employees and welcomes applications from people
with disabilities. If you're Interested to work with us, kindly forward your
recent CV and cover letter through WSP's career email or job apply button
displayed below.
Essential duties + Responsibilities:
• Provides
clear direction to team members and distributes workload to capitalize on
individual and group strengths while ensuring balanced exposure to work
experience and development opportunities
• Ensures
site safety and environmental standards are met or exceeded
• Ensures
that the quality of materials and workmanship meet or exceed standards
identified in approval documents
• Achieves
project schedule commitments within the financial targets
• Maintains
and tracks billings, reports and projections and implements trade awards and
construction work within financial targets and constraints
• Sets
expected levels of documentation, standards for accounting issues, methodology
of budget control, types of bids (fixed price, cost plus, unit price), etc.
• Provides
strong leadership to construction team members, capitalizing on individual and
group strengths
• Assist the
design team to solve diverse engineering challenges and prepare feasibility
studies, design submissions, cost estimates, design reports, regulatory permits
/ approvals, construction procurement documentation;
• Field
responsibilities will include contract administration, cost-controlling,
quantity surveying, contract co-ordination, construction progress monitoring,
and preparation of reports;
• Assessing
and resolving site-related construction challenges in conjunction with
contractors and WSP’s Senior Engineer;
• Leading
work progress review meetings, including documenting the discussion and action
items; and leading progress payment reviews and evaluations.
• Conducts
engineering calculations, analyses, and studies.
• Ensures
engineering deliverables are complete, accurate, and in compliance with
applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
• Manages
small and medium-sized projects, ensuring they stay within budget and meet
client requirements
•
Understands and implements all standards, practices, and procedures required by
the contract.
• Supervises
and mentors junior professionals and technical staff.
Major skills + Requirements:
• Diploma,
HND or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering along with a minimum of 5 years’
experience related to design or construction of Civil / structural
infrastructure.
• 3 to 6
years related work experience or a combination of relevant education and
experience
• Knowledge
of local building codes and standards.
• Applicants
with +7yrs work experience on this field without formal qualification can be
considered
• Ability to
effectively communicate and coordinate with client and team members.
• Proactive
with a high degree of initiative and ability to handle multiple tasks and
projects.
• Ability to
work in both a design office and in field work sites.
• Ability to
plan and manage to a project schedule
• Contract
negotiation/management skills
• Understand
method of bidding, purchasing, negotiating, contracting, cash flow, expediting,
receiving and transporting
• A track
record of building successful teams, effectively motivating people and
maintaining effective relationships with clients, owners and consultants
• Capacity
to understand and interpret stakeholder needs and identify solutions to
non-routine tasks or queries
• Skilled at
promoting teamwork to establish consensus among team and stakeholders
• Capable of
identifying key issues and patterns in moderately complex situations and
spotting new, less obvious solutions
• Familiar
with heavy civil/infrastructure construction methodology and practices
• Effective
oral and written communication skills;
• Experience
with design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D required;
• Design
background in building technology is an asset;
• Exhibit
attention to detail and accuracy; and
• Work well
in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• A Graduate
level salary and compensation offer
At WSP Corporate:
We offer a
unique culture with solid values, excellent training, career growth
opportunities and competitive benefits, including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible
Spending Account (FSA)
• Health
Savings Account (HSA)
•
Company-paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance
• Voluntary
buy-up life insurance
• Business
class personal / family flight return tickets to/from International corporate
operation location
• Employee
Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k)
with company match
•
Vacation/Holiday pay
• Corporate
furnished accommodation
•
Company-sponsored in-service study and apprenticeship program
• An Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employment
Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter
through:
APPLY ONLINE THROUGH
Email: careers@wspconstructions.com
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