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National Housing and Construction Company Ltd (Uganda)
Mechanical Engineer
Kampala • Uganda
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National Housing and Construction Company Ltd (Uganda)Profession (Construction, renovation, maintenance)
Industry (Mechanical engineering)
Seniority (Mechanical engineering, Construction, renovation, maintenance)
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National Housing and Construction Company Ltd (Uganda)
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Description
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering or a closely related and relevant discipline from a recognized University
- Master’s degree in any of the above fields would be desirable.
- Full and valid membership of a nationally, or internationally recognized professional Engineers Institute, or body, such as MUIPE, is an added advantage.
- Specialized training, with appropriate qualifications in Project Planning and Management from a recognized Institution is desirable.
- Minimum experience of four (4) years as Mechanical Officer 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.
- Experience in working with public, or private sector organizations involved in housing-related projects, or programs, is desirable.
- Proven experience in housing or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Proven knowledge and Competence in the following design software is a MUST (AutoCAD, Revit, ArchCAD etc.).
Responsibilities
- Mechanical Designs: Undertake Mechanical Designs from Concept design through to completion
- Adherence to project specifications: Ensure proper Mechanical designs, are implemented with complete adherence to specifications and that correct use and safety of tools and equipment is maintained.
- Adherence to project specifications: Ensure that proper Mechanical workmanship and adherence to specifications/designs at construction sites are done and that correct use and safety of tools and equipment is maintained.
- Supervision roles: Supervises and inspects all Mechanical works at all Company project sites and property as well as guiding staff to ensure that Mechanical works are properly maintained or set out for contractors in a timely manner at every critical stage of construction. Also carrying out measurement of contractors’ work done for purposes of certification and payment.
- Requisitions: Ensures timely requisition of Mechanical materials from stores and that material wastage is eliminated or kept at a minimum.
- Review material test reports, samples and manufacturers test certificates and report to project managers on compliance to specifications
- Technical input: Provides the Company’s Management, whenever necessary, with relevant specialist, expert and technical advice regarding mechanical aspects to guide the Company’s investment opportunities and projects.
- Compliance: Ensures that Health and Safety compliance by the work force among others are enforced, as well as ensuring clean and safe working environments and working conditions at project site.
- Reporting: Provides timely and accurate technical reports related to the plans and designs of mechanical site works to respective stakeholders or as may be required from time to time including outsourced services (mechanical works, spare parts)
- Team Leadership and Management: 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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