Chemonics seeks a project engineer for the USAID/OTI-funded Haiti Recovery Initiative II in Cap Haitien and Port-au-Prince. The program strives to promote economic growth and stability throughout Haiti in infrastructure and energy; food and economic security; health and other basic services; and governance and rule of law. In its final year, the program will focus on community-led stabilization initiatives in key areas. The project engineer will assist in supervising and overseeing a large range of small-and large-scale infrastructure projects in the context of community stabilization and enabling the government of Haiti to function. The project engineer will be based in Cap Haitien with travel to Port-au-Prince as necessary. The assignment is expected to begin in December 2013 and will continue through May 31, 2013. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Design and implement infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation of government of Haiti infrastructure, road rehabilitation, and community infrastructure for urban renewal, markets, and water points
- Collaborate with program teams to review construction specifications and plans, write technical scopes of work, review proposals, provide input, and oversee construction subcontracts
- Provide technical direction to program staff for grants and other activities with infrastructure components
- Prepare cost estimates, schedules, and technical scopes of work for proposed projects
- Review proposals for construction projects and make technical recommendations for award
- Ensure construction subcontractors adhere to established work plans and submit deliverables on time and in accordance with technical requirements
- Ensure that infrastructure and rehabilitation activities conform to required engineering designs and standards as well as overall quality standards
- Verify that subcontractors obtain and maintain all required permits
- Conduct site visits to monitor construction projects in Cap Haitien
- Prepare meeting notes and field inspection reports
- Participate in meetings with grantees, partners, and representatives of OTI, as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in construction management and supervision of new projects or complex rehabilitation projects
- Experience with USAID- or donor-funded projects preferred
- Ability to multitask and work in a dynamic environment
- Experience working in complex and challenging field operations in unstable developing countries preferred
- Experience working in Haiti or in similar environments and on rapid transition programs in insecure environments desirable
- Knowledge of and experience working with AutoCAD and scheduling software preferred
- Experience using mobile GPS units to locate activity intervention areas
- Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Schedule, Access) skills
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for prolonged periods
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage diverse professional relationships
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluent English required; Proficient French, Haitian Creole, or both preferred
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to HRIProjectEngineerRecruit@chemonics.com by January 31, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "HRI - project engineer" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
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