Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Bridges to Prosperity (B2P) is an international non-governmental organization that specializes in the design and construction of pedestrian footbridges. We are looking for a Junior Project Engineer (JPE) for our Rwanda Team. The JPE is responsible for supporting the Project Engineer (PE) in leading bridge construction projects in rural communities throughout the country .

Responsibilities
Construction Management
• Support PE in providing project management oversight for Forepeople and local labourers • Support PE in coordinating construction logistics and schedules
• Support PE in coordinating materials and equipment procurement and logistics with the Procurement and Logistics Team
• Support PE in developing the program of work and strategy to ensure the success of each project
• Assure compliance with B2P construction and safety policies and notify the Rwanda Engineering Manager of any as-built changes that differ from approved design drawings
• Respond to work delays and other problems and emergencies responsibly
• Perform safety inspections of site when work is underway and ensure that all people on site are wearing appropriate PPE
• Oversee together with PE the construction of several bridge projects simultaneously
• Support PE in managing quality control documents on site and ensuring files are submitted in a timely and professional manner
• Organize maintenance trainings with beneficiary communities
• Substitute the PE when he/she is on vacation or on sick leave
Project team relations
• Support the PE in managing a team of Forepeople, masons and local labourers, tracking attendance and facilitating payroll bi-monthly
• Interpret technical information and construction drawings and explain to Forepeople
• Work harmoniously with rural communities, local government partners and other B2P employees to ensure projects are being delivered timely and effectively
• Submit site photos to B2P’s Flickr account for social media purposes
• Maintain positive morale within B2P team and work cooperatively with fellow team members

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in construction management
• Familiarity with surveying and use of autolevel or theodolite
• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and other software
• Professional and details-oriented communication and organizational skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Full Driving License
• Creative, energetic and self-motivated, with a proven track record of taking initiative and problem solving
• Fluent written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda
Passion for B2P’s mission and international non-profit work

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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