Website: https://bridgestoprosperity.org/
Rwanda Engineering Manager
Location: Kigali, Rwanda | Deadline for Applications: 22 July 2020
Bridges to Prosperity (B2P) is an international non-governmental organization that specializes in the design and construction of pedestrian footbridges. We are on the hunt for a Rwanda Engineering Manager who would be responsible for the management of engineering duties for the Rwanda program and working from Rwanda. This individual will be responsible for engineering management, bridge design, quality assurance, and asset management. The successful candidate should be an Excellent English communicator and Speaking Kinyarwanda would be an added value.
Responsibilities
Engineering Management
- Oversee project feasibility, bridge designs and drawings, and construction following the guidelines defined by the Global Director of Engineering
- Manage Rwanda program engineering staff and be ultimately responsible for the Rwanda Engineering Department’s deliverables
- Represent the Bridges to Prosperity Rwanda program with stakeholders such as local and national government, development organizations, funding and financing partners, and implementing partners
- Work with the Program Director and Operations Manager to develop and implement training programs for all new and existing engineers and forepeople
- Work with program team to optimize engineering training, design, and construction methodologies in-country
- Participate in the needs assessment process for the Rwanda program.
- Ensure Rwanda Program stays current with Rwandan engineering practices and codes, keeping Bridges to Prosperity design standards updated.
- Cover global engineering needs in case the Global Engineering Manager is not available Bridge Design
- Produce and check bridge-related design material (drawings and calculations) independently
- Produce professional engineering drawings and compile/check full plan sets
- Assess prospective bridge sites for technical approval and approval of centerline location (process survey, evaluate aerial imagery, preliminary design alternatives). Be able to travel to the site and directly carry out a survey or technical assessment if needed.
- Solve design-related technical queries coming from ongoing construction sites.
- Produce temporary works design when needed
- Keep improving, and innovating the engineering behind Bridges to Prosperity bridge construction methods
- Collaborate with Global Director of Engineering for technical innovations
Quality Assurance
- Manage quality control within the program, including material specifications and material testing
- Work on developing an increasingly detailed and sustainable in-country Quality Control System
- Manage material specifications and material testing for the Rwanda program
Asset Management
- Evaluate inspection reports from projects within the program
- Recommend maintenance or repairs of national bridge inventory
- Manage prioritization of maintenance and repairs of national bridge inventory
- Manage and keep a record of final drawings in relevant B2P storage systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Equivalent, Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience required.
- 7 years of experience working in the civil/structural engineering design field
- Demonstrated team management experience
- Strong technical knowledge in the field of structural engineering
- Proficiency in AutoCAD drafting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Exceptional, professional, and detail-oriented organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high problem-solving skills
- Capable of working with different cultures and languages
- Ability to work independently after the given clear direction
- Strong verbal and written communication skills•Creative, energetic, and self-motivated
- Professional Engineer (PE/SE), EIR or equivalent
- Fluency in English. Fluency in Kinyarwanda would be valued positively
- Full Driving License desired
Location
The position is based in Rwanda and requires occasional travel to Bridges to Prosperity existing or prospective project sites. Work on-site during construction could be needed in order to gain specific construction experience to be supporting the design.
Sound like you? Tell us a bit more about yourself below by 22 July 2020 by submitting a personalized cover letter and resume in a single combined PDF by using this link: https://bridgestoprosperity.org/rwanda-engineering-manager/
