Project Engineer Job Vacancy at UMEME - REF No UM/NP/01 /02/11

Job Title: Project Engineer - REF No UM/NP/01 /02/11

Job Summary
To ensure that capital expenditure projects are planned, monitored and closed out in a controlled way, within stipulated time frames, cost budget, standards and safe operations.
Key responsibilities
• Arrange formal site handover as appropriate and hold a Kick Off Meeting to introduce involved parties
• Review payments made against planned expenditure as given by the contract cash flow analysis for the contract
• Monitor Contractors' performance in respect of
• Ensure Contractor compiles with UMEME policies in respect of Occupational, Health and Safety, Quality
• Responsible for Projects materials and inventory
• Monitor status of UMEME orders relevant to the contracts-e.g long lead items
• Prepare Bi Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports to
• Liaise with other Authorities as appropriate in respect of other authoritiesser vices, cables ducts etc Review Contractors works programme progress, plant and labour resources employed and take proactive measures with the contractor as necessary to recover any slippage
• Maintain a financial status report for each contract indicating amounts paid to date, retentions, and advance variations to scope/cost of works
• Review As Built Drawings/Data prepared by contractor prior to incorporation in UMEME GIS
• Conduct final inspection of works to identify defects Review final reconciliation of materials issued to Close out outstanding defects identified as final inspection
Job Title: Projects Records Assistant-Ref No UM/NP/04/02/11
Reports to: Projects Manager

Job purpose:
To maintain and manage all important documents for summarizing contractors performance, financial the whole deportment and ensure that is easily status, variance to scope/costs, quality and safety accessible and stored securely

Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate all activities related to the Document Control procedure, including technical documents
• Generate the various document control reports as required
• Disseminate controlled copies of latest approved documents and drawings to the appropriate staff, subcontractors and supplies as applicable
• Maintain the files and control logs as required by the project.
• Maintain the documents and drawings in the Document Control office under safe custody without any damage or deterioration with easy traceabiiity.
• Maintain the files and control logs as required


Job requirement

Required qualifications and Experience
•Minimum is Diploma in Librarianship or equivalent
• At least 3 years related work experience in office work, documentation and control

Personal Attributes/Competencies
• Honesty and integrity
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of ISO Documentation requirements


How to apply

HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you are the right candidate for this challenging position ,Please send your application to the Head Of Human Resources Lugogo or email recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug or post your application to P.O Box 23841, Kampala.

Applications should be received by 05; 00pm Friday 11th March 2011.