Job Vacancy For Director of Works and Physical Development



Responsibilities:

The Director of Works and Physical Development main job schedule is the strategic planning, development, alteration and operation of the Physical Estate and Buildings and their services to support the academic activities of the University and may undertake such service as the case may be for the University community within the standards, guidelines and the' interest of the University upon approval.

•   The Director of Works and Physical Development is responsible for the activities of the following divisions under the Directorate

o The Physical Development Works and Housing
o Architectural and Engineering
o Quantity Surveying
o Grounds and Environmental Health
o Services and Operations
o Estate organization

•   Planning, designing and development of the University infrastructural facilities and services;
•   Supervises all works and contracts to ensure that construction and renovations are in consonance with prevailing industry standards and specifications;
•   Provides technical specification for the procurement of consultancy services relating to the provision of technical advice on construction in compliance with national laws and regulations;     .
•   Analyzing and certifying work valuation prepared by consultants for payment;
•   Maintaining facilities and services for effective and efficient operations of the University;
•   Developing and updating of the University Physical Master Plan;
•   Prepares and presents budget for the Physical Development Directorate, etc.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a Masters Degree in the Built Environment PLUS relevant Professional Qualification.
•   Must have at least twelve (12) years post-qualification experience in senior management position in infrastructural project management activities in tertiary institution, industry or any relevant public service organization.
•   Candidates must show dear evidence of ability to hold schedule( s) without supervision.
•   Must be computer literate

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested qualified applicants may apply, providing an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of their relevant certificates to:

THE REGISTRAR
ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
P.O.BOX 561 ACCRA

Closing Date: 24 November, 2016