Salary Scale: $4,594,306– 6,178,830 p.a
JOB PURPOSE
Under the direct supervision of the e Director, Civil Works Engineer, the Project Engineer is responsible to provide Engineering support for all capital projects being undertaken by the Ministry and the Regional Health Authority.
KEY OUTPUT
- Engineer’s Estimates for capital projects prepared;
- Engineering component of Project Profiles prepared;
- Engineering Drawings prepared;
- Engineering plans, drawings and submissions reviewed;
- Site visits and inspections conducted;
- Technical advice given;
- Project Status Reports prepared.
Key responsibility areas INCLUDES:
- Advises the Permanent Secretary, Regional Health Authorities and the Director, Project Planning and Maintenance on all technical matters relating to engineering;
- Prepares engineer’s estimate, as required;
- Represents the Ministry at meetings and workshops etc;
- Prepares and submits progress report on a monthly basis or as required by the Director, Civil Works.
- Participates in the preparation of Pre-qualification and Tender documents for civil works and equipment supply for capital projects being undertaken by the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Authorities;
- Prepares civil engineering drawings for capital projects as assigned by the Director, Civil Works Engineer;
- Reviews all engineering plans, drawings and submissions from external agencies to ensure that they meet specifications;
- Liaises with Quantity Surveyors (if required) to ensure preparation of Bill of Quantities and preliminary costs for the Ministry’s capital projects;
- Liaises with Contractors, Architects and Quantity Surveyors to ensure that work is performed in according to specifications and project agreement;
- Conducts site visits and carries out on the spot inspections in collaboration with Director, Civil Works Engineer and Project Architect.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an academic institution;
- Training in Project Management;
- Six (6) years progressive working experience in construction management;
- In-depth knowledge of Government’s tendering requirements and procedures;
- Sound knowledge of Jamaican Building and Electrical Code;
- Sound knowledge of the Town Planning Department’s Code;
- Expertise in the application of Civil Engineering principles and practices;
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday November 24, 2023 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.