• Application Deadline: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Technical Advisor- Infrastructure / Road Design


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Job Summary

• The job holder provides technical advice and support to a specific project or function and support the company’s research and development efforts.


• He/She will serve as a Senior Checking Engineer to ensure integrity of design in line with PrimeTech Nigeria´s QMS.

Responsibilities

• Ensures transfer of expert knowledge towards all less experienced staff


• Guides and develops staff in technical matters


• Organizes and supervises staff trainings


• Supports HOD in financial performance of the department


• Supports HOD in cost evaluation for projects


• Responsible for checking of the design (fulfils the role of  a Senior Checking Engineer to ensure integrity of design in line with PrimeTech Nigeria´s QMS)


• Supports and advises the HOD, Infrastructure in all technical matters


• Leads any value engineering processes


• Leads special tasks


• Liaises with PrimeTech Nigeria´s sister company Julius Berger International in Wiesbaden


• Understands scope of services for projects 


• Supports in securing timely delivery of project services


• Ensures that all applicable standards are being met


• Ensures full implementation and maintenance of all ISO 9001:2015 requirements


• Participates in client meetings as per requirement


• Liaises with client on technical matters

Requirements

• M.Sc. / M.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering


• Advantage would be minimum of 10 years experience and thereof minimum 5 years abroad/international, in related engineering discipline of road, infrastructure and storm water hydrology design.


• Is highly familiar with various design standards (as Nigerian/BS/AASHTO, German and other European and international industry standards and specifications.


• Has worked in an international, multidisciplinary design firm to guarantee respective knowledge transfer into PTN


• site/construction experience would be considered as an advantage


• English language required (fluent writing and speaking), German language would be considered as an important advantage

Technical Competencies Required

Software skills: 

• Common: MS office (Excel, World, Power Point), MS project, Google Earth 


• Specialized: CAD, especially AUTODESK applications such as ACAD, Civil3D, Infraworks, Global Mapper.


• Experience in ProVI would be an additional advantage


• Capable of independently designing urban and rural roads (e.g. township-, state- and federal roads)


• A very good understanding of geometrical design of road- and river bridges, i.e. incorporation of bridge structure into road design (e.g. longitudinal and vertical alignment, span length)


• An extensive experience in plot developments (e.g. estate roads, parking lots, drainage and utility design, retaining walls)


• An extensive experience in storm water drainage design as well as in hydrology calculation


• A very good understanding for quantity and cost estimation works for infrastructure works. Able to independently establish Bill of Quantity and quantity take off sheets.


• A good basic understanding for wastewater systems, water supply, firefighting systems, street lighting.


• Understanding of topographical survey data and plans, and how to convert them into respective terrain models


• Familiar with all common design standards and capable of implementing additional country/regional standards


• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 requirements


• Knowledge in 3D modelling and visualization/animation is desirable