The Incumbent will be responsible for planning, designing and developing water distribution systems, wastewater systems and building structures to improve water supply and sanitation.
Principal Accountabilities
Preparing contract documents and project reports including BOQ'S specifications, drawings implementation and supervision.
Carrying out periodical technical assessments to determine company infrastructural needs.
Carrying out preliminary design and costing of the works to be carried out.
Preparing and providing reports on rehabilitation, expansion and other infrastructural works.
Planning and implementing the preventive and corrective operation and maintenance of network and other water and sewer infrastructure.
Supporting performance improvement planning for other technical department sections
Advising the Head of Technical Services on procurement of professional services with respect to infrastructure design and construction.
Preparing and monitoring budgets for this section
Conducting research on improvement of the Company's services pertaining to improved equipment, new methods of construction etc.
Collaborating with the strategy and business development section to prepare and submit proposals on different technical projects for KIWASCO.
Collaborating with other bodies e.g. county and National Government, KENHA, KURA among others to ensure incorporation of water and sanitation plans in their construction plans.
Key Qualifications and Competence
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
Registered Graduate Member with IEK and EBK
At least six (6) years, three of which should have been in a managerial position
Knowledge of professional engineering practice standards
Knowledge of contract management especially FIDIC and CESMM
Knowledge in water engineering
Knowledge of utility management and infrastructure
Project management, water and sewerage infrastructure operation
Civil works and knowledge of design and relevant engineering software including AutoCAD, WaterCAD or WaterGEMS or related, SewerCAD, or related software, and other engineering design and related software.