Engineering, architecture Jobs in Uganda

Contract Formation

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  Technical support to the review and preparation of bills of quantities for mechanical and electrical works.
  

  
  

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  Review of engineering drawings.
  

  
  

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  Technical support to the preparation and or review of construction specifications.
  

  
  

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  Preparation and or review terms of reference (ToR) for consultancy services.
  

  
  

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  Assembly and or review of contract documents for mechanical and electrical works and consultancy services.
  

  
  

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  Progress reporting
  

  
  

Detailed Design

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  Collection and or review of field design data prior to commencement of the detailed design process
  

  
  

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  Technical support to ESHS teams during site selection and
  

  preparation of ESHS documentation for approval.
  

  
  

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  Liaison with and coordination of the technical inputs from surveyors, engineers, and ESHS personnel.
  

  
  

• Review of feasibility and detailed design reports.
  

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  Ensure design specifications are accurately and timely shared with the logistics department to ensure timely procurement of supplies or inputs.
  

  
  

• Ensure that project-related documentation is appropriately saved on the company’s cloud system to enable easy retrieval when required.
  

• Minute taking for technical meetings as and when required.
  

• Ensure that Nexus Green confidential and privileged information is not shared with anyone without the project manager's approval.
  

Works Supervision and Compliance

• Participating in technical site audits and site meetings.
  

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  Ensure site compliance with an approved construction methodology to ensure conformance with the project Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
  

  
  

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  Conduct pre-commission inspections/trials for mechanical and electrical installations and ensure close out of snag lists.
  

  
  

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  Inspect and test electrical equipment, components and assemblies.
  

  
  

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  Diagnose and troubleshoot the root cause for all the faults identified on installations, and supervise the repair/replacement/modification of the installed components and systems.
  

  
  

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  Supervise the installation of new electrical equipment, and wiring of the associated control systems.
  

  
  

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  Prepare specifications for alternative equipment, components/spare parts and sub-assemblies, and compiling requests for approval.
  

  
  

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  Liaison with the quantity surveyor to ensure accurate remeasurement of all mechanical and electrical components of the works as the construction works proceed.
  

  
  

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  Joint review of the mechanical and electrical engineering component of the interim payment applications with the quantity surveyor.
  

  
  

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  In liaison with the quantity surveyor, review, negotiate and conclude offers from NGL’s mechanical and electrical sub-contractors.
  

  
  

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  Prepare cost estimates for proposed mechanical and electrical variations in liaison with the quantity surveyor, and advise on their impact for the project manager’s decision-making.
  

  
  

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  Preparation of O&M manuals for the installed systems, and conducting training to the project beneficiaries.
  

  
  

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  Updating and execution of all approved modifications, variations and supplements to the technical documentation and specifications.
  

  
  

Reporting and documentation

• Maintain a detailed and accurate record of meetings, agenda, meeting minutes, follow-up/action points, including details of meetings held and or cancelled.
  

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  Deliver documents to all the interested parties and similarly receive documents from both external and internal parties;
  

  
  

• Ensure that follow up of document approvals by concerned authorities is done timely and consistently and keep the Project Manager updated as required.
  

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  Responsible for ensuring all project documents and records are maintained;
  

  
  

• Any Other duties as assigned by Nexus Green Ltd
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
  

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in water supply, irrigation or other large infrastructure projects will be an added advantage.
  

• Must have worked in A design consulting firm for a minimum of 2 years
  

• Must have worked on a minimum of 5 water supply and/or irrigation projects with a total cost of 500M - 1BN UGX each
  

• Must be registered with the Engineering Registration Board or your registration should be in the final stages

• Evidence that you have worked in a formal office environment and not only on a consultancy basis

• Familiarity with works scheduling using Microsoft Projects or any other similar software.
  

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  Development of bills of quantities, drawings and contract specifications for infrastructure works, including preparation of engineering cost estimates for works implementation.
  

  
  

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  Familiarity with the contract formation process for consultants and contractors.
  

  
  

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  Experience with preparation of feasibility studies and detailed designs. Ability to demonstrate experience on water supply and or irrigation projects will be an added advantage.
  

  
  

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  Experience with works supervision. Ability to demonstrate experience on water supply and or irrigation projects will be an added advantage.
  

  
  

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  Experience with quantity surveying during and after works implementation.
  

  
  

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  Ability to demonstrate a practical understanding of the linkage between Environmental, Health, Safety & Social (ESHS) related issues and the implementation of infrastructure projects.
  

  
  

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  Experience with the preparation and or review of interim payment applications for infrastructure projects.
  

  
  

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  Experience working with other technical and non-technical professionals to collectively deliver on single or multiple projects.
  

  
  

• Experience with tender preparation for works
  

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
  

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  Ability to establish and maintain excellent contacts with colleagues, government officials, community representatives and contractors;
  

  
  

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  High level of self-motivation
  

  
  

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  Ability to multi-task and prioritise work schedules
  

  
  

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  A good working knowledge of MS Office applications required