Engineering Manager at Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN)

⏲ Feb 4, 2025, 9:35 AM
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Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN)'s Vision is to see a society in which governance and development are the community. Mission: To partner with communities and groups to achieve recreation and rebuilding on the principles of self-reliance, self-management, and collective peace. We mean collaborating with key stakeholders to foster development and advancement by equipping society with the requisite knowledge, information, and skills to champion their course.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Engineering Manager will plan, supervise, and coordinate all construction-related projects CCDRN undertakes, including developing shelters, school buildings, classrooms, irrigation facilities (dam), recreational facilities, and office buildings.
This role will ensure that engineering projects meet set quality standards, schedules, and budgets while adhering to relevant safety regulations and best practices.
The Engineering Manager will collaborate with local authorities, community leaders, and donor agencies to ensure seamless project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Design:

Lead the planning and design of construction projects, ensuring compliance with relevant engineering standards and donor requirements.
Oversee feasibility studies, site assessments, and environmental impact evaluations for proposed construction activities.
Develop and review engineering designs, drawings, bills of quantities (BOQs), and technical specifications for various structures (e.g., shelters, classrooms, staff offices, recreational facilities).
Collaborate with architects and other design professionals to finalize project layouts, ensuring cost-effectiveness, functionality, and durability.

Project Implementation and Supervision:

Develop comprehensive implementation plans and schedules for each construction project, monitoring progress against milestones.
Support procurement processes for construction materials, equipment, and services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor the progress of projects, identify challenges, and propose corrective measures.
Coordinate with local community structures to ensure acceptance, ownership, and sustainability of facilities post-completion.
Recruit, train, and supervise field engineers, site supervisors, and other technical staff to ensure quality standards and timely project completion.

Quality Control and Safety Compliance:

Ensure compliance with local building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
Implement strict quality control measures throughout construction, including on-site inspections, material testing, and documentation of defects.
Conduct health and safety training for site teams and ensure strict adherence to occupational health and safety guidelines.
Manage risk assessments for construction sites, focusing on minimizing accidents, structural failures, and environmental impacts.

Budgeting and Financial Management:

Develop and manage construction budgets, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and organizational financial procedures.
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance standards.
Coordinate with the Finance department to ensure timely payments to contractors, suppliers, and project staff.
Monitor expenditures, track cost variations, and prepare detailed financial reports for management and donors.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination:

Work closely with government authorities, such as local government councils, Ministries of Works, and other regulatory bodies, to secure approvals and ensure compliance.
Liaise with donors, partner NGOs, and other stakeholders for effective coordination of activities and resource sharing where applicable.
Represent CCDRN in technical forums, relevant networks, and meetings with partners or government agencies.
Engage community leaders and beneficiaries, ensuring project designs and schedules address local needs and priorities.

Reporting and Documentation:

Prepare detailed engineering documents, including technical reports, progress updates, and completion certificates for each project.
Document lessons learned best practices, and innovations for continuous improvement and future project reference.
Contribute technical inputs to quarterly and annual project reports for donors and senior management.
Maintain organized records of all construction-related documentation, including contracts, site logs, photos, and certification documents.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management.
Proven track record of budget management and financial reporting for large-scale construction projects.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) and project management tools.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team management abilities.
Demonstrable experience handling multiple construction projects simultaneously.
Strong understanding of northern Nigeria's local building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and resume detailing their qualifications and experience relevant to the role to: hr@ccdrn.org using the job title as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline 10th February, 2025.

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