SITE ENGINEER
The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a unique and innovative English language undergraduate institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders of Rwanda and East Africa. Students at RICA engage in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities emphasizing Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles, oral and written communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
In an experiential learning environment, students develop the knowledge and experience necessary for a wide range of careers in agriculture. Students at RICA experience the six Enterprises including Dairy, Poultry and Swine, Food Processing, Row and Forage Crops, Vegetable and Fruit Crops, Irrigation and Mechanization.
The curriculum is designed to incorporate threads of Innovation, Conservation, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Communication, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship are woven throughout the curriculum.
All RICA graduates will be innovative problem solvers able to operate farms and ranches, start agribusinesses, assume management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and other agricultural enterprises, serve their communities as extension agents and technical and policy experts, or assume positions of agricultural leadership in Rwanda.
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to provide on-site assistance to the RICA Engineering & Construction team with oversight or monitoring of current and ongoing construction projects at RICA, and to ensure that construction works,
- are executed according to the drawings and specifications,
- conforms to the requirements of Quality Control & Quality Assurance plan,
- complies with general accepted practices of civil & building construction and good workmanship,
- and progress adheres to the construction schedule and detailed programs of work.
The Site Engineer will work with the RICA Resident Engineer and Construction Coordinator on the oversight of the RICA campus construction projects and other RICA grounds and facilities projects. This position is a full-time appointment for a 6-month fixed term period.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties of the site engineer will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Attend weekly construction progress meetings, technical meetings, and ad hoc meetings between the RICA team and the contractor. Keep short minutes of all meetings, where required, report and distribute.
- Communicate and draft reports on any concerns on the construction execution, quality of work, works procedures, progress on schedule, site safety, etc.
- Assisting the Resident Engineer to keep complete records of all tests and inspections, which were done by other parties during the contract.
- Assist the Contractor in the correct interpretation of construction drawings and plans.
- Aid the Contractor on site in finding innovative & engineering sound solutions to challenges.
- Checking of all setting out and dimensions in relation to the construction drawings
- Inspect and confirm that proper safety measures are adhered to on site.
- Monitor on-site progress in relation to the construction schedule.
- Assist Project Manager with progress reports.
- Assist Quantity Surveyor with on-site measurement of works.
- Keep record of all Site Instructions & Contractual communications
- Report to the Engineer the on-site conditions and progress
- Provide clarification to the Contractor on site queries, when required.
- Assist Engineer with drafting snag lists and monitoring of snags completion progress, as well as defects status of completion and keeping record of snags and defect.
- When applicable, provide assistance to the PM/Engineer to review shop drawings.
- Full-fill the following Quality Control processes:
- Daily walkthroughs for general monitoring of construction quality,
- Attending to requests for inspections by the Contractor,
- Evaluation of tests upon completion results,
- Following up on pending test results,
- Consistent liaison with the contractor,
- Keeping record of tests and inspections,
- Monitor that construction materials meet the project specifications.
The Site Engineer must always endeavour to contribute to the promotion of sound relations between the RICA team and the Contractor’s personnel, in their sphere of responsibility. They must have a positive and co-operative, though firm and assertive, attitude towards the Contractor and other subcontractors and always assist them to achieve excellence and progress on schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- With minimum of five years of relevant experience working in construction and/or consulting engineering. Preferred will be experience in site engineering – in a Resident engineer or Clerc of works role.
- Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, but also to work effectively in teams.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Project or similar scheduling software, MS Word, and Excel.
HOW TO APPLY
- Fill the information required, upload and submit the documents in English to the link provided below.
Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate, and any other relevant document, as one PDF file before you upload.
Application Link
https://rica.bamboohr.com/careers/
Application review will begin February 14, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Website: https://www.rica.rw/
