Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 22, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Introduction:
Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents (www.aku.edu). An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2.500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access. The position will be based on the Aga Khan University campus at Nakawa in Kampala, Uganda.
Applications are invited from appropriately qualified candidates for the position of Structural Engineer for construction projects.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Structural Engineer will be responsible for reviewing structural engineering design and drawings, checking all drawings for coordination, completeness and constructability, inspecting and observing all testing carried out for various structural materials and clements and monitoring & supervising the works on site to ensure conformance of work executed with the contract specifications. The selected candidate will also be involved in the review of any engineering requirements for other AKU projects as deemed necessary by the Projects Director .

Key Responsibilities:
• Review of all structural and architectural drawings
• Monitoring and supervision of day-to-day construction activities
• Monitoring quality assurance systems to ensure testing is done as scheduled Observing and overseeing all testing activity
• Providing recommendations for independent client testing of materials
• Attending site management and design review meetings and following up to ensure resolution of all issues.
• Manage quality control processes.
• Review field inspection reports from consultants throughout the lifecycle of the project. Track the progress and quality of work being performed by design disciplines/trades.
• Assist commercial manager with monthly evaluations.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Education, skills and experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; an additional Master's degree in either field being an added advantage
• At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in design and supervision of construction projects, of which at least 5 years must be with an international contractor/ consultant outside Uganda
• Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities in an extremely fast-paced environment

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Experience Requirements: 10 years

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Job application procedure
Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, email address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to, the Human Resource and Administration Officer, Aga Khan University, Kampala. P. O. Box 8842, Kampala or by email to hrug@aku.edu so as to reach not later than August 5, 2019. Applications by email are preferred.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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