VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Closing date: 17.00 ULAT, April 15, 2022

CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - WASTEWATER RECYCLING ACTIVITY

During construction of the Water Recycling Plant a civil engineer will monitor on earth and foundation works, concrete pouring works of main components of the WRP, the water storage tank, booster pumping station and CHPPs’ modifications work every day. The engineer will control the execution of hidden works and verify the written acts of concealing works before hiding the work already done, checking the records in the Construction site of the Yellow Book and Red Book contract sites as per construction law and regulations, and also take control of taking samples from prepared concretes used in the foundation and other parts and results of the concrete samples. Moreover, the Engineer will inspect after the concrete curing process is completed. The engineer will also work at the CHPPs to control the construction of laboratory building, the foundation of pumps and water storage tank, and booster pumping station (nearby CHPP #3) works. The engineer will regularly report to the Director, Wastewater recycling and to support the Program Management Consultant’s site staff, overseeing the main Contractor and his works.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provides varied engineering support for the Director, Wastewater Recycling.
• Assists the Director, Wastewater recycling in her/his responsibility in reading and explaining the developed design drawings of the Wastewater Recycling Plant, CHPPs’ modification, water storage tank and the booster pumping station before starting the construction work.
• Assists the Director, Wastewater recycling in her/his responsibility for design criteria, basis of design and for the review of detailed designs, assuring adequacy of designs and drawings of the Wastewater Recycling Plant and for construction work of WRP and CHPPs’ modification, water storage tank and the booster pumping station (if required the shop drawings to be done by the Red Book Contractor) and approval of designs.
• Conducts regular inspection at the project sites: the booster pumping station nearby CHPP #3, CHPP’s site and the Wastewater Recycling Plant’s site on earth, foundation and concrete structure pouring works. Regularly reports to the Director, Wastewater recycling about the progress of civil works related issues (if soil compacting has been done inadequately, if soil dewatering has not done sufficiently, if concrete quality is not good and the concrete curing process is not properly done, whether the samples were incorrectly taken from the prepared concrete, if cracks observed on the curing concrete, or safety related issues, or defects observed after doing civil works which requires additional testing and remedy works, preparation of site for civil works, if civil work has done is not in line with local rules, regulations, norms, codes and standards etc.)
• Liaises with Program Management Consultant’s (the PMC plays the Engineer’s role as per FIDIC’s contract conditions) on a daily basis to provide information on the implementation progress of projects to the Directors. In doing so, provide written briefs, description of situation at the project site and a detailed report on progress of the installation works by including proof photos taken at the project site and results of various measurements done at the project site.
• Attends all meetings organizing by the FIDIC Engineer with all construction contractors and prepares minutes of the meetings for the record for the Director, Wastewater recycling.
• Liaises with the schedulers (contractor and PMC) to monitor timeline implications.
• To conduct an inspection on construction materials and equipment to be used in construction work delivered to the project sites with the FIDIC engineer.
• Performs detailed calculations or review the calculations of the Engineer for claims, re-measurement, and contract amendment of other changes.
• Participates specific inspections at the project sites with the FIDIC engineers and representatives of the Design Authors, when Contractors state that the design document needs to be changed or revised due to the actual situation at the installation site and report to the Director, Wastewater recycling.
• Identify resource requirements, bottlenecks, risks, and mitigation strategies, and reports on these to the Director, Wastewater recycling.
• Under the supervision of the Director, Wastewater recycling coordinates with Procurement Specialists and oversees the technical aspects of procurement in the services of consultants and contractors who will undertake surveys, feasibility studies, and detailed designs. Contributes to the development of SOWs, as well as interfacing with Implementing Entities, Procurement Agent, MCC staff, and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in the organizing of review, approval and getting permission from the MCC and the official authorities of the GoM with design and construction work.
• Reviews monthly reports of the contractors and PMC (the FIDIC Engineer).
• Keeps records of important documents and meeting minutes for technical audits.
• If necessary must perform specific site visits as required by the Director, Wastewater recycling and prepares site investigation reports.
• Evaluates reports from implementing entities on implementation progress and provides technical support to keep the project and sub-projects on-track.
• Interfaces with MCC field staff based in Ulaanbaatar and technical staff based out of Washington DC.
• Interfaces with MCC’s Independent Engineer and technical leads with other donors involved in sector infrastructure activities. Upon request of MCC, facilitates the execution of work, particularly field work, of the Independent Engineer.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the Director, Wastewater recycling.

Evaluation criteria

Education:

• Bachelor degree in civil engineering, architecture engineering, structural engineer is required. Master’s degree or other advanced degree preferred.
• Possessing appropriate professional registration/licensure is strongly preferred.

Work experience:

• At least five (5) years of prior experience working in site supervisory, QA inspector, and engineering design projects.
• Demonstrated project management of construction projects, with at least three (3) years, preferably in infrastructure and/or industrial stages projects, also project management experience in water system design and construction. Engineering construction management experience, preferably in water system design construction and/or wastewater treatment construction.
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with government, private entities and international NGOs.
• Prior experience in international development-funded construction and infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and relevant design and estimation professional software

Communication and languages:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English and Mongolian, both verbally and in writing. English language proficiency at ILR Level 3 or above is preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Organized and results-oriented, with the ability to translate Compact strategy and objectives into tasks and work plans.
• Skilled in building consensus among employees and developing strong relationships with outside stakeholders.
• Able to identify and propose solutions to mitigate and manage risks.
• A strong negotiator, able to inspire confidence and create trust.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant professional applications and software.
• Punctual and reliable with high interpersonal, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Able to work under pressure and plan personal workload effectively.
• Skilled in analyzing facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others’ work.

TO APPLY

Please submit your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (“CV”) in English, copy of diploma and other relevant documents via email to hr@mca-mongolia.gov.mn (INDICATE THE REFERRED ACTIVITY/PROGRAMS AND POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE).

Only candidates qualified for the first round will be contacted by April 22, 2022.

For recruiting information, please contact at 7711-1710 during business hours.

No fees will be paid to MCA-Mongolia or any of its agents at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training fees or other).