Team Leader

Company Description

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Description

Sheladia Associates is seeking a professional Team Leader to join our team for a road project in the Caribbean region. 

Individual will support our Client for the Design Review and Construction Supervision Consultancy Services on a road improvement project using Design - Build and Civil Works Construction modes during the Construction and Design period. 

Duties will include 

1. Review and approve the designs and drawings submitted by the Contractors, supervise the works and approve the materials and workmanship as detailed in all contract documents for works
2. Administer all the construction works contracts and ensure that the contractual provisions whether related to quality or quantities of work are duly implemented.
3. Ensure that the technical policies are correctly and consistently implemented throughout the project road sections/stretches.
4. Review the Contractor’s Procurement Plan and provide recommendations
5. Examine the Contractor’s Construction Methodology and Traffic Management Plans of each work site to ensure that the Contractor’s effectively makes provisions to minimize the disruption to, and provide adequate safety mechanisms to enhance the road users during the construction activities
6. Provide overall supervision and management to Sheladia's field staff
7. Produce monthly progress reports

Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
2. Professional Qualification Project Management or Construction Management, Professional Engineer, Chartered Engineer or equivalent
3. 20 years of general experience and  at least 15 years of experience in the sector
4. 10 years of experience in road construction supervision and design review projects
5. Demonstrated experience in construction and construction management of infrastructure projects with preferably similar size and type of works.
6. Experience in civil works contract management and knowledge of contractual procedures, contract administration, disputes and claims management, knowledge of FIDIC guidelines and documents.
7. Experience pertaining to highway design and prior experience in design of similar highways projects.
8. Knowledge of international best practices and modern highway construction technology is essential.
9. Must have experience as a Team Leader in construction supervision and contract administration, quality control of roads, highways, and bridges projects in developed and/or developing countries funded by multilateral funding agencies.
10. Must have a proven record of having worked as Team Leader/Resident Engineer for construction supervision and management of at least THREE major highway projects of similar nature and should have Design and Build experience with extensive project management experience.
11. Strong problem solving, communication and negotiation skills.
12. Must be fluent in both spoken and written English language.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.