Project Engineer

Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Project Engineer will be part of the team responsible of developing the required tender documents and providing the supervision services for the implementation of the repair and rehabilitation projects assigned to the contractor. The project engineer will ensure the timely delivery of the project in compliance with the goals and objectives of the Project Coordinator in close collaboration with the other team members. The Project Engineer will maintain impartiality and neutrality in dealing with all stakeholders at all times.

Main Tasks

• Supervising the implementation of the technical components of the project contracted; ensure proper project implementation, full compliance with required standards and specifications.
• Conduct field assessments and coordinate with different stakeholders to determine scope of work, resource requirements, and estimated costs.
• Generate, in coordination with the Project Coordinator/Manager designs, illustrations, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and other relevant documents, for the required project(s).
• Provides daily reporting on the progress of the project during assessment, tendering, and implementation phases.
• Ensure that any matter that requires attention is reported for direct action.
• Undertake field visits and surveys and assess progress of works.
• Report on bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results, and provide technical support and/or refer to relevant stakeholders for problem resolution. Report /propose for correction in case of items identified with any defects/variation/additional/deletion.
• Ensure hand-over and sign-off process after accomplishment of works, follow up and formulate snag lists.
• Participate in the regular program team meetings on a regular basis
• Carry out assigned technical tasks on behalf of HFH in the best interest of the organization and beneficiaries
• Ensure that the project is finalized by the date set by line management.
• Develop guidelines for quality assurance & control for the smooth implementation of the project components in compliance with the agreed work plans, technical specifications and HFH quality standards.
• Provide technical support and advice to partners and other agencies (when applicable) engaged in the implementation of interventions.
• Support in establishing and maintaining proper project documentation and records, including but not limited to: needs assessments questionnaires, monitoring questionnaires, consolidated list of beneficiaries, photos BoQs, designs both soft and hard copies.
• Collaborate closely with INGOs and national NGOs and CBOs.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner that complies with HFH standards, values and mission.
• Must work well as a member of a team, with willingness to travel throughout Lebanon.
• Valid Driving License and ability to drive both automatic/manual cars (desirable)
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies:  (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Professional Competencies:

• Minimum 2-3 years of Shelter and Community Projects related work experience
• 2-4 years of engineer related work experience is desirable
• Excellent Reporting skills
• Good organizational and basic project management skill
• Ability to manipulate and work on AutoCAD and other engineering software’s

 Behavioral competencies:

• A commitment to the Habitat Vision, Mission, Goals, Values and Mission Principles; Team Player and model of Servant Leadership
• High level of communications and negotiation skills
• High level of flexibility & adaptability
• Cultural awareness.
• Analytical thinking and ability to evaluate