Project Background

As part of the post 2022 floods recovery in Sindh, Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF), is leading a resilient housing reconstruction program for about 2.1 million households and carries a vision to systematically assess various flood affected settlements in Sindh to develop Climate Resilient Settlement Development Plan (CRSDP) with the technical support of CRS. This process is crucial for setting up, upgrading, and sustaining essential community infrastructures to improve access to basic public services. These plans would also help carry out the land entitlement process to vulnerable communities in Sindh.

Assessment teams will work extensively in the communities for the collection of data from households and other stakeholders. In this context, the role of an Admin and Logistics Officer is critical in ensuring the efficient execution of this short-term assignment, directly contributing to the success of this transformative initiative

Objectives:

The Project Engineer (Design & BoQs) possess in-depth knowledge of construction materials, methods, and best practices are crucial for accurately estimating and managing the quantities and costs involved in a project.

will be responsible for overseeing various technical aspects of projects, including technical solutions, cost estimation and the development of Designs, drawings and maps using AutoCAD or relevant software. The primary objective is to ensure the timely and accurate completion of project deliverables while adhering to quality standards.

Key Role & Responsibilities:

• Develop the Designs and Bill of Quantities (BOQs) of the proposed infrastructure schemes with effective analysis and research to estimate project costs accurately.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders to gather necessary information for cost estimation of the infrastructure schemes.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns, considering materials, labor, equipment, and other relevant expenses
• Explore cost-effective alternatives to expensive materials or methods while maintaining design quality and safety.
• Provide regular updates on cost estimates to project management and stakeholders.
• Utilize AutoCAD or other relevant software to develop detailed Designs, drawings and maps based on project specifications.
• Organize regular design review meetings with the design team and stakeholders to address and resolve any discrepancies between design drawings, BOQs, and construction requirements.
• Ensure that the design and BOQs comply with national or local building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Interpret project requirements and translate them into technical drawings and maps, ensure drawings and maps adhere to market standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Coordinate with other team members, including engineers, and data collectors, to integrate their inputs into drawings and maps.
• Revise drawings and maps as necessary based on feedback and changes in project requirements.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, especially for creating cost spreadsheets, BOQs, tracking project data, and performing data analysis.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical expertise as required.
• Identify potential risks and issues and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the project documentation and reporting and all design documentation and BOQs are handed over to the Project Manager and operations team in a complete and organized manner

Deliverables

a)       Attend the orientation session prior to the field work.

b)      Accurate and detailed Designs, cost estimates BOQs reflecting risk mitigations for proposed features/community infrastructures.

c)       Technical drawings and maps meeting project requirements and standards.

d)      Regular updates and reports on project progress and costs.

e)      Effective collaboration with project team members and stakeholders.

f)        Timely resolution of technical issues and challenges

Reporting relationships

The Project Engineer (Design & BOQs) will report and work closely with the Project Manager who will lead and supervise the activity. They will also have working relationships with the Cluster Managers, Technical Advisor/MEAL Officer or any other responsible field staff. During the assignment, the organization will provide transport to/from field.

Duration of contract

The contract duration for the Position will be approximately for 10-Months, and duration may increase or decrease depending upon the completion of task.

Required Competencies, Experience and Qualification

Personal Qualities

• Must be reliable and committed to fulfilling assignments with a high level of professionalism.
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and sometimes in adverse field conditions.
• Must be proactive and able to “think on your feet”.
• Highly punctual, organized, and flexible.
• Able to follow the guidance provided by supervisors/managers.
• Must be conversant with basic social research ethics and be able to apply them in the field
• Must show respect and a non-judgmental attitude towards respondents’ ideas, cultural values, and traditions.
• Must always show sober behavior they are required to perform duties.
• Must be able to assure confidentiality of respondents’ personal information.
• Able to build rapport with respondents to ensure that they remain motivated and interested in answering questions truthfully.
• Understandable knowledge of English

Education

• Bachelor’s in civil engineering or relevant field with 2-3 years of experience.

Equipment Requirements:

-        HP/Dell Generation i7,8^th Generation, (RAM 16-GB (DDR4) SSD 256 GB).

-        Battery Life Battery Backup at least 2 hours, on multimedia 4 hours on standby).

-        Display (at least 14” full HD Display (1920x1080).

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience in preparing Designs, cost estimates, drawings and technical designs.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Must have in-depth questioning, active listening, reporting skills and communicate complex design concepts, BOQ details, and project requirements to various stakeholders.
• Must be able to follow and carry out instructions given by supervisors and willing to learn from others’ guidance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle design issues, discrepancies in BOQs, and unforeseen challenges that may arise during the project lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience in preparing BOQs, cost estimates, and managing design documents for large-scale construction projects (commercial, residential, industrial, etc.).

Important Notes:

1. These are SPHF based positions, and CRS is only supporting the recruitment process.

2. Candidates currently employed in government roles must disclose their employment in their CVs and are required to submit a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective department along with their application.