Planning Engineer – Civil

INF 5 – Planning Engineer – Civil (1)

Employment Type: Permanent & Pensionable

Location: Lusaka Province

Closing Date: February 09, 2024

Job Description

Responsible for implementation of infrastructure support services and Civil/Structural works under project implementation to ensure that projects are executed according to contract specifications and that deliverables are within time schedule, quality, scope and budget.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Management

• Management of Construction works to ensure adherence to Engineering principles and building regulations & standards.
• Planning and supervision of day-to-day site activities as required, ensuring safe execution of works.
• Producing detailed Engineering drawings as required
• Assessing potential risks, materials, and costs

Execution of Project Implementation Plans

• Plan and schedule project timelines, track projectdeliverables using appropriate tools.
• Provide direction and support to project teams.
• Risk & quality Management
• Procurement & Change Management

Acceptance Testing and System KPIs

• Plan and execute acceptance tests.
• Identify critical system KPIs and ensure trending for acceptance.

Reporting

• Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project toall stakeholders, present reports defining project progress, problems andsolutions Resource and Cost Management
• Manage & document contractor and in-house meetings.

Cost Management/Budget

• Manage the project expenditure to within the budget.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent Engineering Degree
• Member of EIZ and EngRB

Key Competencies and Skills

• Profound knowledge in Civil and Structural Engineering practices, standards and regulations
• Knowledge of project management tools & techniques, contract management

• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), MS Project (or equivalent) and SharePoint is required
• AutoCAD proficiency
• Site Supervision-end to end site management (Civil works supervision, installation, acceptance and handover).
• Interpretation of the Technical drawings and validation for implementation in the field.
• Analysis and approval of tower sites’ structures for other operators’ collocation purpose.
• Identifies problems/issues.
• Strength in Commissioning, installation of telecom related works
• Strength in quality inspection and site Audits and supervision
• Solves non-routine problems by independently applying judgment to established analysis and standard approaches.
• Integrates/evaluates multiple factors to develop creative practical solutions.
• People Skills
• Communication skills
• Able to set own priorities.
• Uses discretion to complete assignments;
• Independently applies knowledge of technical practices and specialty area standards.
• Independently completes assignments;
• Exchanges complex technical information
• Provides guidance to others in work area breaking down information in a systematic/logical manner
• Cultivates good peer working relationship

Years of Experience Required

• 3 years of experience in Civil Engineering role preferably in Telecommunication industry