Senior Technician Civil Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Job Title : Senior Technician Civil

Salary Scale : TSG 10
Reporting to : Senior Civil Engineer (Z)
Location : Kasama

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Technician Civil will be responsible to supervise construction projects at sites including dams, roads, buildings etc, giving technical advice and ensuring that work is done within the required specifications and agreed time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares bills of quantities and sometimes diagrams and submits same to superior for approval and agreement with consultants of the project.
2. Prepares work schedules to show the activities to be done, number of people and other resources required and duration of the project.
3. Mobilizes all the necessary resources, ensuring that they are sufficient to last up to the completion of the project.
4. Mobilizes all the necessary resources, ensuring that they are sufficient to last up to the completion of the project.
5. Discusses and resolves issues affecting the smooth progress of the project with consultants and workers so that the quality and progress of work are maintained.
6. Prepares project progress reports on actual work being done, materials used or required, problems that may cause delays etc and submits same to superior.
7. Carries out any other duties directly related to the construction and maintenance of buildings, water supply systems etc.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Goal-oriented and able to work independently to achieve results, as well as able to collaborate with a diverse team.
2. Able to write analytical and technical reports
3. Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
4. Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and projects
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Grade 12 Certificate
2. Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building / Construction/ or its infrastructure equivalent from a reputable College or University
3. Five (5) years relevant work experience in infrastructure industry
4. Not less than 30 years of age
5. Post graduate works at Technologist level, will be an added advantage;
6. Registered Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)