Position: SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER / CIVIL ENGINEER POSITION  

Location:  CHAD (north central Africa)

 Duration:  Three months starting mid October 2005

 BWB Partner:  CARE Canada

 Assignment: To undertake an assessment of the schools and community facilities that have been constructed in the refugee settlements in North Eastern Chad and to advise on the process to undertake further construction. This will include preparation of the construction program, and the design, tendering and construction process. The assignment will include the preparation of the construction budgets the construction timetable and the organizational structure required to manage the construction program.

 Qualifications:  Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing the construction of residential and commercial buildings and community infrastructure. The candidate should be experienced in preparing and negotiating construction contracts, supervising the design process, preparing budgets, obtaining approvals and managing the staff, contractors and professionals undertaking  the construction.  

The candidate should be in good mental and physical health and self supporting in windows, and spread sheet computer programs.

 Compensation:  All travel, accommodation and living expenses will be paid and the candidate will receive a modest honorarium over the contract period.

International and Language Skills.   Knowledge of French and previous international work experience will be an asset, but not a requirement.

Position:  SHELTER EVALUATION CONSULTANT

Location:  Several community locations in Sri Lanka

Duration:  Three Weeks in  November 2005

BWB Partner:  World Vision Canada

Assignment:   To join a multidisciplinary team that is to undertake an assessment of the several hundred temporary housing shelters constructed and several hundred permanent shelters built over the past six months. The team is to undertake a comprehensive evaluation, and the Builders Without Borders Consultant’s role will be to focus on the design, tendering budgeting , contracting, construction and project control process. The assignment will also include the preparation of the construction budgets the construction timetable and the organizational structure required to continue the construction program.

The assessment should also address the construction related process such as tenant selection, tenant education and involvement of the community in the construction process.

 Qualifications:  Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing the construction of residential and commercial buildings and community infrastructure. The candidate should be experienced in preparing and negotiating construction contracts, supervising the design process, preparing budgets, obtaining approvals and managing the staff, contractors and professionals undertaking the construction.

The candidate should be in good mental and physical health and self supporting in windows, and spread sheet computer programs.

 Compensation:  All travel, accommodation and living expenses will be paid and the candidate will receive a modest honorarium over the contract period.

 International and Language Skills.   English

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