Job Summary
The Construction Engineer will work under the leadership and guidance of the WASH/Shelter Infrastructure Team Lead, accountable for professional technical contribution and supervision of construction and rehabilitation activity implementation within the framework of the Northeast emergency response program.
Specific Job Responsibilities
Project Implementation and Supervision:
Work with WASH/Shelter Infrastructure Team Lead in technical assessment of proposed infrastructure for rehabilitation.
Supervise and ensure quality implementation of contractor-led construction activities related to the project
Monitor and inspect all assigned infrastructure contracts and provide certification reports
Support contractors in ensuring health, safety and environment component of the construction sites are adequately implemented.
Support the development of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical drawings, and tender documents
Develop detailed, site-specific work plan to ensure adequate technical oversight of construction activities at field-level

Capacity Building:
Work closely with construction assistant and foremen and to provide technical expertise (e.g. mentoring, monitoring, construction, assessments) related to the planned infrastructure works on all field sites.
Support foremen to utilize simple infrastructure quality/monitoring tools.
Information Management/Reporting:
Provide periodic report of field site works and challenges to Team Lead.
Ensure that all construction/infrastructure data within the staff’s portfolio of sites is well managed and provides an accurate representation of the reality on the ground.
Submit regular reports related to the project to the team lead.
Security management responsibilities:
Responsible of the day-to-day security management as it relates to program implementation.
Abide by the security procedures and policies and report any breaches.
Participate in personal safety training as required.
Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Architecture or technical related fields with rich field experience. Professional license is a plus.
Proficiency with AUTOCAD engineering design software application.
Good English language skills (verbal and written)
Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where network may be limited.
Effective inter-personal skills, consensus-building.
Planning and organization skills and analytical approach
Demonstrated experience of integrity and professionalism
Minimum of three years’ experience in field level construction project management and supervision.
Good experience with effective contractor supervision and contractor performance management and evaluation.
Good Knowledge of Nigerian construction standards, codes and regulations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook Access).

Preferred Skills and Experience:
Previous experience of work in the humanitarian sector
Strong customer service orientation with good communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
Hausa and Kanuri languages are added advantage
Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy
Good time management skills with ability to multitask

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the “CRS Application Form” using the link below, fill and send with a detailed Resume as one document (in a PDF Format) indicating “Position” being applied for and the “Job Ref Code” as the subject of the application application (e.g. Construction Engineer, CNR81119) to: vacancies.ne.nigeria@crs.org