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Senior Project Engineer (SOG/ST 7)
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Description
Company
Government of Jamaica
Website
http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing
Contact Name
Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email
communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
Category
Project Management
Posted
12-07-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
12-07-2024
Stop Publishing
23-07-2024
Applications are invited for the following post in the Public Expenditure Policy Co-ordination and the Public Expenditure Divisions, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MOFPS): Senior Project Engineer (SOG/ST 7) - (Vacant), salary range $5,198,035 - $6,990,779 per annum.
Job Purpose
To improve Civil Engineering project implementation by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
Key Responsibilities
- Analyzes and appraises Civil Engineering projects and loan agreements so as to ensure that only priority and well-conceived projects are approved for implementation by:
- Undertaking technical analysis of project profiles;
- Analyzing projects in their three stages of pre-design, design and implementation, assessing design requirement and elemental costing to ensure that projects are actualised for their intended purpose;
- Participating in the pre-selection process of projects, giving information on the requirements to fulfil civil and structural engineering criteria;
- Assisting in the evaluation and recommendations related to Cabinet submissions on project implementation;
- Examining detailed of final project designs to facilitate the process of achieving projects with sound structural integrity;
- Reviewing contract documents/Bills of Quantities to determine if engineering drawings and specifications have satisfied the requirements of the projects.
- Monitors project implementation so as to promote the achievement of the desired outcome within time and budget by:
- Preparing the quarterly reports which reflect the actual and budgeted expenditure and planned physical activity for projects within the monitoring portfolio;
- Giving support to the other agricultural/economic and social projects, which have civil components;
- Interpreting engineering designs to ensure that the relevant minimum standards are satisfied;
- Participating fully in the quarterly review meetings to contribute to the production of the Projects Unit reports;
Undertaking continuous assessment of project implementation; - Reporting on ad hoc matters of concern to Section Head and Unit Head;
- Undertaking the physical and financing monitoring of capital projects, including site visits, examining project documentation, meeting with project managers etc.;
- Co-operating with the Office of the Contractor General, PIOJ and other monitoring bodies to ensure overlap in the monitoring of specific projects is minimised;
- By sharing information with colleagues monitoring projects in other sectors, facilitating the scope for cross-sectoral projects and co-operation;
- Advising the PPC Secretariat on the nature, purpose and status of capital projects;
- Identifying and analysing potential problems/delays in project implementation, and the causes behind existing problems/delays as well as, analysing successes with a view of being able to duplicating them where necessary;
- Taking pre-emptive or corrective action, such as by facilitating action by the Projects Unit Section Head and the PX Unit head;
- Providing feedback, and monitoring reports and presentations to stakeholders such as the other PX Units, Economic Management Division, PIOJ etc. on the progress of project implementation to inform rationalisation and re-prioritisation during the budget year;
- Assisting Budget Analysts in analysing quarterly cash flow request for major capital requests with a view to maximising the allocation of resources;
- Providing advice on the progress on the financial requirements to key stakeholders such as the executing agency, the PX Units and Cash Management Unit so as to ensure the expeditious implementation and completion of projects;
- Liaising closely and continuously with the MDA during the budget period to analyse MDA project activities and finances to improve efficiency and ensure value for money;
- Facilitates mid-term reviews and undertakes post-implementation evaluations of contractors and projects to determine the extent to which they have achieved their desired outcome within time and budget by:
- Participating in the midterm and post-completion evaluation of projects;
- Reviewing over designs with a view of to reducing project costs;
- Examining and advising on ‘particular conditions’ of contract and identifying weaknesses that may lead to costly settlement of disputes;
- Conducting ad-hoc impact assessments of completed activities, so as to ascertain the impact of the activity on overall project outcome.
- Provides information and advice during the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) and budget preparation so as to ensure that limited resources are allocated to priority projects by:
Providing advice and guidance to the MDAs on the different stages of the project cycle and the requirements and documentation at each stage; - Advising MDAs on likely problems (e.g. land acquisition and security issues) which may be encountered and how these might be planned and recommend how they may be addressed;
- Referring MDAs to expert sources for detailed design advice;
- Providing advice on soundness of engineering in the local context, designs and appropriate technology;
- Indicating the risks involved with applying technology not widely used in Jamaica
- Advising MDAs on the prioritisation process;
- Collaborating with the MDAs, advising the PX Units and the PSIP Unit on the projects which should be prioritised for inclusion in the PSIP, and in the capital budget.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Logical problem solving and analytical skills;
- Ability to exercise initiative;
- Thorough job knowledge;
- Consistent delivery of high-quality output;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Sound knowledge of project development and management methodologies.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering with the relevant specialization (e.g.
Infrastructure, water drainage etc.); - Membership of professional institution would be an asset;
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in projects in the relevant specialization;
- Experience in contract management and administration and/or project monitoring would be an asset.
Applications accompanied by Résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 22nd July , 2024 to:
Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Email: hrapplications@mof.gov.jm
Candidates who previously applied for the positions NEED NOT APPLY.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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