Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized University.
Specialized training, with appropriate qualifications in Project Planning and Management from a recognized University/Institution is a Must.
Must be a registered Engineer with Uganda Engineers Registration Board (ERB) or internationally recognized professional engineers institute, or body such us MUIPE as a Must.
Master's degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.
Minimum of Ten (10) years working experience in a civil engineering job, 4 of which should have been at the level of Principal Engineer (Civil) or Head of Engineering Section in technical or operational role or as part of senior management team in either Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Work experience in a housing or Real estate development company shall be an added advantage

Responsibilities

Strategization: Participates in the development and or review of the departmental Strategies, work plans and budgets and ensure their approval and successful implementation throughout the year. Project Supervision: Regularly conducts site visits and monitor ongoing Company projects in order to offer quality assurance, facilitation and coordination of the implementation of the corresponding projects, with an objective of optimizing costs, ensure safety of both workers and contractors and guarantee profitability of each project.
Readies Project Sites: Ensures project sites are free from encumbrances, boundaries are opened, site surveys are conducted, and project orientation and land optimization is undertaken.
Project Design & documentation reviews: Conducts design and documentation reviews prior to implementation including Site infrastructure designs, Architectural Drawings, Structural Drawings, Electrical drawings, Bills of Quantities e.tc. And advise the Chief Engineer accordingly.
SBU Development: Oversee development of Strategic Business Units (SBU) within the Engineering department and monitors their effective operations and profitability/impact to the company's bottom line.
Project reports: Prepares and consolidate periodic project reports for all ongoing projects for consideration by the Chief Engineer and management in support of any business decisions arising thereof.
Project Property accountability: Ensures efficient maintenance of the Company's properties, including plant and monitors the operation and maintenance of the Company's mechanical plant and equipment to ensure that the needs of the Company are met in the most economical and effective and efficient manner in the furtherance of project & company goals.
Budgeting & budget coordination: Effectively participates in the Engineering departmental budgeting process, coordinates and ensures effective budgetary and operational provisions for all project site teams.
Contractual reviews: Develops and reviews all project contractual and procurement/tendering processes and documents including contract administration as well as management to mitigate risks in project implementation.
Team Leadership: Takes full responsibility for performance management of all direct reports, focusing on all aspects of sound people management e.g. Recruitment, Development, Performance Management, Remuneration and Rewards, Career path planning, On-the-job training, coaching & mentoring and Employee engagement etc.

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