Senior Contracts Engineer - Part Time (Nepal Hydropower)

Job Description

Senior Contracts Engineer - Part Time (Nepal Hydropower Project)

We are looking for a Senior Contracts Engineer for major Hydropower Project in Nepal on a part-time basis.

The total number of man months is 16, distributed over 3 to 4 years. Therefore, we expect approx. 3 months input per year.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:

Located in the Middle of Nepal, the Hydropower Project represents the second and currently largest storage reservoir project in Nepal. ADB funded the T project has three main components:

• a medium-sized hydropower plant of 140 MW (installed capacity) with significant water storage facilities and associated transmission lines to evacuate the generated power;
• rural electrification and community development in the project area, and
• a reform and restructuring plan for the national utility, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).

Job Profile:

• Minimum of 25 x years of heavy Civil Engineering experience
• Civil Engineering Degree
• At least 15 x years in Contracts Management of Construction Projects.
• Must have 12 x years expert experience in Contracts & Claims of Hydro & Dam projects.
• Fluency in English - Spoken & Written
• Assist the Project Manager in operations and administration of the project to ensure timely availability of relevant information.
• Keep the Project Manager informed on all matters that may be of importance to the
• company including market situation and project's current performance and progress.
• Assist Project Manager during the selection of contractors including manufacturers suppliers. Assist the PM in necessary procurement and contract management.
• Liaise with relevant government agencies for permits, licenses and other matters for timely implement the project.
• Maintain all the reporting requirements to all the stakeholders and assist the PM to prepare the reports.
• Take a lead role in major procurements for the project, contract administration and project management and assist the PM in project controls.
• Responsible to supervise and monitor the Head office and Site office Staffs working under engineering division and evaluate their performance and report to the PM.
• Prepare regular and periodic progress reports, rate progress and devise time and cost control mechanism for the project.
• Perform regular and periodic site visits and, organize & conduct meetings with consultant and other stakeholders as required.
• Assist PM in decision making, prepare agenda, memos and its documentation.
• Assist PM in organizing meetings and prepare the proceedings.
• Prepare project correspondences and payment memos as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain the relevant documentation for payments to the Contractors, Suppliers and Consultants.
• Ensure and assist PD that the project documents are complete, correct and documented appropriately.

The total number of man months is 16, distributed over 3 to 4 years. Therefore, we expect approx. 3 months input per year.

Project Location: Nepal/ Home Office

Start Date: ASAP (pending client approval)

Salary package: Negotiable

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any Hydropower assignments please contact Deji Ogunsola at ewi recruitment. Candidate referrals are also very welcomed, so please feel free to pass our details to any friend or colleagues.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.