Road Engineer/Deputy Team Leader

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 DescriptionSheladia Associates is seeking a professional Road Engineer/Deputy Team Leader to join our team for a road project in Uzbekistan.The Deputy Team Leader/Senior Road Engineer will be delegated as The Engineer's Representative and will be responsible for coordinating the inputs and the activities of the involved specialists' and the entire supervision team for the entire Project (3 lots). As Deputy Team Leader, the Consultant will represent and act for the Employer at all times during the performance of the contract in accordance with the FIDIC. All notices, instructions, orders, certificates, approvals, and all other communications under the contract shall be given by the Team Leader, in coordination with the Engineer or its authorized representative in Sheladia HQ, except as may be otherwise provided in the contract. He/she will assist The Employer and The Engineer in day-to-day supervision tasks including but not limited to:Developing and implementing a computer-aided contract management system for monitoring the civil works contract and overall project implementation, and generating monthly progress reports;Organizing, coordinating, and monitoring the construction supervision activities in accordance with the civil works contract;Assisting in settling contractor's claims;Reviewing and certifying variation orders, contractor's applications for subcontracting parts of the works, and monthly payments to the contractor for submission to the employerPreparing documents and progress reports to be submitted to the employer and AIIB; andMonitor performance, deadlines, and project progress, as well as conduct seminars, assess training impacts and assist in the development of a risk management plan to avoid any unexpected incidence that may have a negative impact on project quality or completion. Prepare within the first month of service project quality assurance plan and program with all aspects of quality and quantity control, which will guide the implementation of the project. The draft will be upgraded into the final version after comments are received from PIU and AIIB, and the final version will be advertised and applied to all parties involved in implementation. Prepare a comprehensive project monitoring system with the objective to evaluate project performance against project impact, objectives, and outputs. Any other task assigned by the Sheladia HQ Project Manager relevant to the project. QualificationsShall be a certified civil engineer, with a minimum BSc engineering degree from a recognized University,Shall have at least 20 years of relevant experience including 10 years of international experience (at least 4 countries outside his/her home country) covering construction supervision projects, using cement and asphalt type of pavements and interchanges (bridges/ ramps). Must have proven experience in managing and operating at least four (4) similar FIDIC-based projects including civil works contracts since he/she will act as The Engineering Representative. Must have excellent communication and reporting skills. Must have an excellent knowledge of the English language. Knowledge of the Russian language is highly desired. Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.