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Project Engineer (SOG/ST 7) (vacant)

Salary Scale:  $4,594,306– 6,178,830 p.a

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the e Director, Civil Works Engineer, the Project Engineer is responsible to provide Engineering support for all capital projects being undertaken by the Ministry and the Regional Health Authority.

KEY OUTPUT

  • Engineer’s Estimates for capital projects prepared;
  • Engineering component of Project Profiles prepared;
  • Engineering Drawings prepared;
  • Engineering plans, drawings and submissions reviewed;
  • Site visits and inspections conducted;
  • Technical advice given;
  • Project Status Reports prepared.

Key responsibility areas INCLUDES:

  • Advises the Permanent Secretary, Regional Health Authorities and the Director, Project Planning and Maintenance on all technical matters relating to engineering;
  • Prepares engineer’s estimate, as required;
  • Represents the Ministry at meetings and workshops etc;
  • Prepares and submits progress report on a monthly basis or as required by the Director, Civil Works.
  • Participates in the preparation of Pre-qualification and Tender documents for civil works and equipment supply for capital projects being undertaken by the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Authorities;
  • Prepares civil engineering drawings for capital projects as assigned by the Director, Civil Works Engineer;
  • Reviews all engineering plans, drawings and submissions from external agencies to ensure that they meet specifications;
  • Liaises with Quantity Surveyors (if required) to ensure preparation of Bill of Quantities and preliminary costs for the Ministry’s capital projects;
  • Liaises with Contractors, Architects and Quantity Surveyors to ensure that work is performed in according to specifications and project agreement;
  • Conducts site visits and carries out on the spot inspections in collaboration with Director, Civil Works Engineer and Project Architect.

Minimum Required Education and Experience 

  • A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an academic institution;
  • Training in Project Management;
  • Six (6) years progressive working experience in construction management;
  • In-depth knowledge of Government’s tendering requirements and procedures;
  • Sound knowledge of Jamaican Building and Electrical Code;
  • Sound knowledge of the Town Planning Department’s Code;
  • Expertise in the application of Civil Engineering principles and practices;
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday November 24, 2023 to:

 

Senior Director

Human Resource Management & Development

Ministry of Health & Wellness

10A Chelsea Avenue

Kingston 10

jobs@moh.gov.jm

 

The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.