Consultant for Supervision of Road Construction and Upgrading
2025-05-22T14:24:04+00:00
Ministry of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs
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FULL_TIME
Wakiso
Wakiso
00256
Uganda
Public Administration, and Government
Civil & Government
2025-07-02T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
Position: Consultant for Supervision of Road Construction and Upgrading
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and supervise the construction and upgrading of roads to bitumen standards across the specified lots in Wakiso District, Nansana, and Makindye Sasbagabo.
- Ensure compliance with engineering designs, specifications, and quality standards as per the project requirements.
- Monitor contractor performance, including work progress, adherence to timelines, and resource utilization.
- Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with safety, environmental, and social safeguards.
- Review and approve construction methodologies, materials, and workmanship.
- Prepare and submit periodic progress reports, including technical and financial updates, to the procuring entity.
- Resolve technical issues arising during construction and provide solutions in alignment with project goals.
- Liaise with stakeholders, including local authorities, contractors, and community representatives, to ensure smooth project implementation.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in supervising road construction projects, preferably in urban or metropolitan areas.
- Professional certification from a recognized engineering body is an advantage.
- Familiarity with World Bank and French Development Agency procurement and supervision guidelines is desirable.
- Strong communication, leadership, and report-writing skills.
Oversee and supervise the construction and upgrading of roads to bitumen standards across the specified lots in Wakiso District, Nansana, and Makindye Sasbagabo. Ensure compliance with engineering designs, specifications, and quality standards as per the project requirements. Monitor contractor performance, including work progress, adherence to timelines, and resource utilization. Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with safety, environmental, and social safeguards. Review and approve construction methodologies, materials, and workmanship. Prepare and submit periodic progress reports, including technical and financial updates, to the procuring entity. Resolve technical issues arising during construction and provide solutions in alignment with project goals. Liaise with stakeholders, including local authorities, contractors, and community representatives, to ensure smooth project implementation.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in supervising road construction projects, preferably in urban or metropolitan areas. Professional certification from a recognized engineering body is an advantage. Familiarity with World Bank and French Development Agency procurement and supervision guidelines is desirable. Strong communication, leadership, and report-writing skills.
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