URC is recruiting staff for positions on the Operations team for the USAID-funded Ghana Systems for Health Project.

Job Title: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

Job Summary: The Construction Engineer will work closely with the Director of Operations to provide administrative support for renovation and construction activities. Key responsibilities include:

•   Provide administrative support for the bid solicitation process for renovation contracts
•   Support administration of facility renovation contracts, including preparation of documentation for finalizing purchase orders and subcontracts, maintenance of files for contractor agreements and coordination with HQ contracts and program support team
•   Maintain facility renovations tracker in collaboration with the finance and program management teams
•   Prepare payment documentation for the finance team in accordance with the purchase order and subcontract agreements
•   Organize site monitoring visits, scheduling logistics and coordinating with the program management team
•   Develop/review drawings, plans and measurements for works to be contracted
•   Review quotations and bids by potential Contractors
•   Consult/work with Architects, Engineers and Contractors to meet URC renovation requirements
•   Supervise/oversee works carried out by Contractors to ensure that they meet the desired quality and are carried out within the time limits.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in Civil Engineering or related field
•   At least 10 years of professional experience in Civil/Construction Engineering
•   Experience designing and/or supervising large-scale infrastructure and/or building projects, particularly in the healthcare or medical sector
•   Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required
•   Proficiency with MS Office Suite, with excellent MS Word and Excel skills

Preferred Qualification

•   Experience working with USAID- or other USG-funded projects is strongly desired

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please email your Cover Letter and CV  to:-

s4hrecruitment-operations@urc-chs.com

Closing Date: 25 July, 2014

Please limit electronic submissions to 3 MB. NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value and seek diversity in our workforce.