Job Vacancy As Project Management Engineer

Job Vacancy As Project Management Engineer ( Transport & Communications) ( on contract)

Posted: 31 Aug 2008 06:09 AM CDT

At Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM), we’ve built a successful global company by focusing on using the talents of our people, and giving them work that continues to inspire them. We are a team of 6000 employees working to deliver outstanding client success in buildings & Infrastructure, power & industry, Mining & Metals, and water and the environment markets.
We value professional excellence, integrity, diversity in the workplace, our independence and fostering an open and collaborative working environment. Due to our strategic global positioning and our strong focus on developing, mentoring and inspiring our people, we’ve built a strong reputation for design and delivery that is truly exceptional in the Asia Pacific Region, Europe and South America.
We are seeking highly motivated, innovative and delivery focused professionals to join our Timor leste based team. The right candidate can expect an exciting career, international travel, overseas secondment and relocations. If you are looking for a great career, personal development and a new way of thinking, we want to hear from you.
Project Management Engineer ( Transport & Communications) ( on contract)
Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) is a fast growing, global technical consultancy whose success has been driven by a reputation for excellence amongst our public and private sector client base and by the talent of our people. We range across several chosen market sectors including Buildings & Infrastructure, Mining and Metals, Power & Industry and Water & Environment. Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) is also market leader in providing international development services in a broad range of sectors, including education, health, water/sanitation, environment, governance, infrastructure, transport and agriculture. Adding value through delivering excellent project outcomes is a core value at SKM. Our clients value our competence and our commitment to their vision.
The project aims to improve opportunities for economic participation and improve access to basic social services for all East Timorese. The expected outcome of the program is that infrastructure assets are created and upgraded in line with medium term National Development plan targets, including transport, communications, urban development, power and water supply and sanitation.
The TA will be implemented over 4 years. It commenced in Nov 2007 and comprises two linked components: (i) Executing capital development programs, and (ii) Building project management capacity. Capital development programs will help the Ministry of Infrastructure (MoI) prepare and procure contracts for consultant services, goods, and works in line with annual capital development work plans and manage the implementation of these projects. Capacity building will directly compliment this component by helping the ministries prepare multi-year capital development programs for incorporation in the government’s annual national budget. Building project management capacity will improve and strengthen processes, systems and staff competencies for project management in the Ministry of Infrastructure.

Job responsibilities include :
1.Consultation with the Procurement Division, identify specialist skills required for preparing procurement documentation; and prepare scope of work and brief terms of reference for such specialists.
2.Ensure all relevant environmental and social safeguard assessments and management /mitigation plans are prepared and implemented.
3.Prepare terms of reference for consulting services contracts (design, supervision, etc.).
4.Prepare specifications /designs/bills of quantities for procurement of goods and works.
5.Assist the Procurement Division to evaluate tenders, bids, proposals; and prepare a bid evaluation report.
6.Take over the management of projects/contracts following award of contract.
7.Evaluate contracts /programs and recommend improvements as needed.
8.Assess existing project/contract management procedures
9.Develop project/contract management procedures and systems
10.Provide project management and implementation support including assistance with field supervision activities.
11.Ensure that financial management and reporting systems as specified by MoPF and funding agencies (if applicable) are complied with and maintained.
12.Monitor payments to suppliers, contractors, and consultants
13.Manage project scope and change control processes/contract variations
14.Monitor project/contract scheduling.
15.Monitor quality control and quality assurance
16.Establish communication/reporting procedures
17.Prepare the project engineering portion' of the TA's SCBP.
18.Provide on-the-job training and other support
19.Coordinate project engineering- capacity-building activities with other related programs.

Applicants Requirements :

1.All candidates must be professional engineers possessing a degree in engineering (or related fields) with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
2.The candidate must be experienced working in developing nations.
3.The candidate should also have prior experience working in South East Asia – preferably in Timor-Leste or Indonesia. Knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia, Tetum and/or Portuguese would also be an advantage.
4.Prior experience working on large teams for donor agencies is required.
5.Experience in training and capacity building will also be highly regarded

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application before 20 September 2008, stating the position applied, attach your CV and expected remuneration through Jobstreet. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

For more info on Sinclair Knight Merz please visit us at : skmconsulting.com

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Engineering (Civil) or equivalent.
Required skill(s): procurement, contract management.
Preferred skill(s): biil of quantities, project scheduling.
Required language(s): English, Bahasa Indonesia
Preferred language(s): Portuguese.
At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
Preferably Senior Executives specializing in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent.
Contract positions available.
Applicants should be Indonesian citizens or hold relevant residence status.

Interested candidates are requested to apply online before 20 September 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

For more info on Sinclair Knight Merz please visit us at : website : skmconsulting.com

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