Project Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design

• Define the reference standards to be adopted in the planned infrastructure works
• Define the materials and construction tests needed to complete the works as per standards and norms
• Develop specifications, drawings, and Bill of Quantities (BoQ’s) Interpret field and laboratory results
• Design or supervise the design of systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, waste water, air, or soil quality
• Develop, implement, or manage plans or programs related to conservation or management of natural resources
• Assist in proposals for WASH, infrastructure and livelihood projects.

 Implementation

• Conduct technical assessments and data analysis
• Develop and continually update Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) for the delivery of the project.
• Validate program of works and method statements submitted by contractors and suppliers
• Prepare the construction work schedule and method statement for directly implemented projects.
• Provide overall follow up and supervision of the engineering and construction works related to the project and provide certification reports
• Supervise and manage the project construction staff and coordinate with project supervision officer
• Provide technical expertise related to the planned infrastructure works carried out by the project
• Track activity expenses; ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion
• Check payments raised by contractors and suppliers and submit to finance.

Information Management / Reporting

• Prepare a daily report and keep track of the daily progress of works.     
• Ensure that all infrastructure data is well managed and provides an accurate representation of the reality on the ground.
• Validate the accuracy of the data, and the quality of the Infrastructure interventions.
• Submit regular reports to the Project Manager.
• Study and negotiate change orders and approve them when completed
• Coordinate the works between consultant, contractor and client
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders

Testing

• Confirm and validate water tests for sources: wells, tanks, trucks, springs,…
• Witness, approve or reject all concrete, hydraulic, control tests done on site or laboratories

 Other Duties as required

• Security Management Responsibilities
• Responsible for day to day security management
• Abide by the security procedures and policies and report any breaches
• Participate in personal safety training as required
• HEA Responsibilities
• Be aware of emergency procedures in a response
• Other Duties
• Attend and participate in capacity building trainings locally and internationally, if any.
• Attend and participate in WVL’s spiritual nurture events and
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Civil, Industrial, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in rehabilitation of buildings is plus.
• Detail-oriented personality
• Independent, Self-Starter and creative and able to work without supervision
• Strong English and Arabic communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to travel across the country regularly for training, assessment, regular monitoring and evaluation
• A high level of diplomacy and networking skills is required.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina
• Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources
• Ability to use a computer, with word-processing and spreadsheets, (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Ability to use AutoCad and preferably ArcGIS
• Member in Lebanese Order of Engineers and Architects
• Experience working collaboratively in a team
• Experience in infrastructure works, and in coordinating activities with partners and facilitating capacity building
• Experience in NGOs, preferably in implementing programs in any field related to water or sanitation: involving assessments, design, planning, implementation, budgeting, reporting, and evaluation and monitoring
• A full commitment to World Vision’s core values and mission statement.
• Full adherence to World Vision Lebanon Child Protection, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
• Full adherence to security protocols
• 4-6 Years of experience in a similar supervisory and design position for WASH and infrastructure works including concrete works.
• A valid driver’s license (more than 1 year old).
• Ability to act with appropriate respect to the beneficiaries’ cultures and traditions.
• Ability to gather information in an objective, appropriate and sensitive way.
• Ability to travel across the country regularly for training, assessment, regular monitoring and evaluation
• Be prepared to travel to implementation sites and regional, global meetings as required.
• Experience in site construction management, preferably related to water canals and roads construction.
• Experience in project monitoring, reporting and accounting.
• Excellent working knowledge of IT technologies (Construction management software, computer engineering design software-AutoCad, GIS..) and office computer applications (Ms Office)
• Experienced in community mobilization and the ability to manage meetings with community leader’s, government officials, NGOs and other stakeholders (ensuring gender balance in participation). Interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity.