Planning, Design and Construction Officer at Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Limited (ELDOWAS)

JOB REF: ELDOWAS/2022/PDCO/06 

Reporting to: Planning, Design and Construction Manager.

Job Grade   7

Job summary:

Assist in planning, organizing and direct the maintenance work section.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Assist to Plan, assign, schedule, supervise, and evaluate section supervisors of the wastewater treatment plant;
• Assist Plan and recommend the improvement of plant facilities including capital projects and maintenance project improvements;
• Assist in Preparing and administer budget for assigned sections of the wastewater treatment plant;
• Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites. Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features;
• Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge;
• Assist to Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations;
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes;
• Monitoring construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated;
• Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations;
• Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
• Producing designs, both initial outlines and full plans, of sewerage, water treatment and flood defense structures such as pump systems and pipe networks;
• Carry out designs and construction supervision of sewerage projects;
• Managing and maintaining water and sewerage infrastructure operations;
• Presenting project details and technical information to colleagues and clients;
• Writing reports;
• Keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines;
• Writing and advertising tender documents and managing contracts;
• Liaising with clients, contractors, government agencies, local authorities and suppliers;
• Supervising staff and site workers;
• Using a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software;
• Ensuring that projects keep to budgets and timescales;
• Maintaining an awareness of current environmental issues;

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Construction/ Civil Engineering or any other with 6 years’ experience
• Higher National Civil Engineering.
• Registered Member of Institute of Engineers of Kenya.
• Must have demonstrated ability to handle divisional budgets, resources, processes, projects and relationships.
• Must have demonstrated ability to handle departmental budgets, resources,
• processes, projects and relationships;
• Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector;
• Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals