Senior Project Engineer Job Vacancy at National Housing and Construction Company Limited

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Measure and evaluate works done and prepare payment certificates.
• Evaluate the quality of materials supplied to project sites and manage their usage.
• Ensure a clean, safe and reliable work environment at project sites – with the target of zero incidences and accidents.
• Plan for and manage the use of plant and equipment on sites to ensure that they are available all the times.
• Provide the Company’s Management, whenever necessary, with relevant specialist,  expert and technical advice (on the basis of appropriate and comprehensive analysis and evaluation), with regard to the Company’s investment opportunities and projects – especially those involving Partnerships, External Contractors and other Service Providers – as well provide the necessary supervision, quality  assurance,  facilitation  and  coordination of  the  implementation of  the corresponding projects – with a view to ensuring their profitable success.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should hold a Degree in Civil Engineering, or a closely related and relevant discipline, from a recognized University.
• Five or more years’ experience as a Civil Engineer, Construction Engineer, or in a similar position, in a large and reputable Construction, or Civil Works Company, or reputable Consultancy firm, or on any other large civil works project.
• Full and valid membership (Registered Engineer) of a nationally, or internationally recognized professional Engineers’ Institute, or body, such as MUIPE, is a must.
• Specialized training, with appropriate qualifications in Project Planning and Management, from a recognized institution, are a must.
• Additional qualifications in Business Management, from a recognized institution, are desirable.
• Proven working knowledge and skills in application of Engineering-related Software and MS Office Packages (especially AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), are essential.
• Proven working experience in housing, or civil works project implementation, with evidence of successful projects, is essential.
• Past experience in working with public, or private sector organizations involved in housing-related projects, or programs, shall be an added advantage.
• Proven negotiation and communication skills.
• Results-oriented, business-focused and pays attention to details.
• Advanced coordination and networking skills.
• Cost consciousness and proven ability to pursue value for money.
• Good project supervision skills.
• Excellent analytical, accuracy and judgmental skills.
• Strong IT and computer proficiency skills.
• Proven good presentation and reporting abilities.
• Interpersonal and human relations skills, as well as a team-player.

How to Apply: 

All interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications clearly marked “Application for the position of Senior Project Engineer and accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three professional referees should be addressed to;

The Chief Human Resource Officer,

Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial Area,

P.O. Box 659,

Kampala, Uganda.

Or

Email to: info@nhcc.co.ug

Deadline: 13th April, 2016