Job Summary
ROLE
Oversight and management of all JKD projects in the country, including but not limited to:
- Development of the JKD 1-, 5- and 15-year plans together with implementation through new construction
- Repair and retrofit of existing structures
- Facility assessment and analysis.
PRIMARY TASKS
- To manage the development of all JK construction projects, ensuring that projects are completed on time, on budget and according to design specifications and global standards established for JKs.
- Develop and enforce national standards related to planning, design and construction with specific attention to safety from natural and manmade risks.
- Engage and manage staff and volunteers to assist in the delivery of JKD projects.
- Develop the profile and capacity of the JKD Office to successfully implement annual JKD plans.
- Prepare JK project proposals and budgets in consultation with JKD National.
- Prepare funding requests for JKD projects.
- Engage in regular site visits to all ongoing JKD projects.
- Monitor construction status.
- Monitor project financial / budget status.
- Ensure that appropriate management practices are being followed.
- Prepare status reports for all projects on a weekly basis.
- Enforcement of specifications for design of JKs.
- Solicit tenders / bids for construction projects.
- Develop, negotiate and enforce contracts.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensuring the JKD projects are completed on time and within budget and in accordance with international standards for comfort and safety.
- Ensure that the interests of the Imamat, National and Local Councils and the Jamat are protected at all times.
Required Skills
Skills and Qualification:
Academic:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – preferably Civil, Construction, Mechanical or Architecture or equivalent.
- Degree in Business Administration, accreditation in Project Management or Master’s
- Degree in a related field is preferred.
Experience:
- 5+ years of Design and/or Construction experience.
- 3+ years of Project Management experience.
Knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge of construction methodology as well as health and safety practices related to construction.
- Experience developing and implementing construction budgets.
- Knowledge of national and international building codes as well as best practices in design for resistance to natural disasters.
- Knowledge of construction contract options.
- Familiarity with project management methodology and best practices.
- Excellent Arabic written and oral skills
- Fluency in English (written and oral)
- Strong IT/Computer skills
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
- AutoCAD
- Familiarity with other Engineering and design software would be helpful
- Understanding and appreciation of trends, emerging technologies and materials in the construction industry.
- Strong negotiation and problem solving skills.
- Ability to analyse, follow-up and resolve issues.
- Excellent report writing, proposal development, observation and documentation skills
- Including construction photography
- Strong interpersonal skills in addition to being open-minded and a good listener
- Familiarity with, and empathy for the Jamat, including cultural diversity within the Jamat
- Travel: When required
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
