CANAAN SITES LTD ROLE PROFILES
JOB TITLE: CIVIL ENGINEER
PURPOSE
To plan and design structural
works and supervise the
construction of such projects to
ensure that they are built
according to carefully drafted
plans.
CONTEXT
Canaan Sites Ltd is a private
limited company incorporated
in 2008 to provide
professionally well planned and
organised real estates for
quality livelihood and industrial  Estimate quantities and manage cost of materials,
land development at affordable
rates in Uganda.
This job ensures that all the
structural works are effectively  Supervise construction of projects to ensure that
and efficiently implemented.
It ensures the supervision of
the construction of projects to
ensure that they are built
according to carefully drafted
plans so that the company
achieves its overall objectives.
DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS
KEY DUTIES/TASKS QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES ATTRIBUTES
 Analyse survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, QUALIFICATIONS:  High degree of work
aerial photography and other topographical or  A university degree in Civil ethics, integrity and
geological data to plan projects. Engineering confidentiality
 Review plans for new construction with clients,  Postgraduate training in a related  Able to make ethical
enumerate and recommend available options and field will be an added advantage and moral decisions
features.  Member of the Uganda Institute of  Able to exercise sound
 Direct construction, operations, and maintenance Professional Engineers practical judgement
activities at project sites.  Able to take initiative
 Test soils and materials to determine the adequacy EXPERIENCE: in uncertain situations
and strength of foundations. At least 5 years working experience in  Result oriented,
 Provide technical advice regarding design, a competitive business environment focused & proactive.
construction or programme modifications and at a senior level.  Innovative and
structural repairs creative
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:  Able to delegate where
equipment or labour to determine project feasibility.  Excellent oral and written required
 Inspect project sites to monitor progress and communication skills  A self-motivated hard
ensure conformance to design specifications and  Excellent planning, organising and worker with high
safety or sanitation standards. problem solving skills energy levels
 Good knowledge of real estate and  Able to meet and
they are built according to carefully drafted plans. construction economics manage deadlines
 Develop ways of using water to benefit the  Able to assist in producing real  Able to motivate
community. estate strategies in line with employees to excel in
 Design sanitation and sewerage system to control company policies a competitive
water and air pollution.  Able to collaborate with a group of environment.
 Supervise the production of construction materials technical experts  Sensitive to the
like concrete building blocks, inter-locking pavers  Able to coordinate with technical company’s future and
and culverts. counterparts and local authorities growth needs.
 Ensure proper custody and good utilization of  Able to produce technical work  Mature, energetic,
company machinery. plans assertive & self-driven
 Recommend changes in the operational structure as  Advanced computer skills in  Sensitive to the
required by the development and growth plan of the spreadsheets, word processing and company’s future and
company AutoCAD and related engineering growth needs
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DIMENSION
The jobholder is in control of
works and concrete products.
He is responsible for the
structural plans and designs.
 Assist in developing and implementing operational software  Excellent oral and
structures and processes, to enable the company  Able to work independently on written communication
keep all aspects of the business under control and complex engineering issues with skills
adapt positively to changes in the environment. minimal supervision  Excellent interpersonal
 Support in preparations of company technical and team working
documentations required before undertaking skills
projects such as Bills of Quantities.  Able to work as a
 Respond to technical queries regarding construction member of multi-
work. disciplinary team
 Support in undertaking technical feasibility  Able to balance
studies for new projects the company undertakes. priorities and
 Supervise all works undertaken by subcontractors. coordinate work
 Provide advice on contractual claims. effectively
 Analyse outcomes and preparations of detailed
progress reports.
 Support in the valuation/verification of completed
work especially by subcontractors.
 Any other duties as may be assigned by the
company.
RELATIONSHIPS
 Managing Director and Director General Duties: for
liaison of all civil works
 Operations Manager: Overall supervision &
guidance.
 Architects: for general guidance and performance to
design buildings, roads etc.
 Surveyor: for general liaison for all survey works
 Clerk of works: Supervision of site works.
 Concrete Products Head: ensure the quality of
concrete products is up to acceptable standards.
 Clients; for public relationship building &
maintenance.
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
 All structural plans and designs and civil works
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 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
 The level of increase on return on capital invested.
 Level of relationship with other players in the
business.
 Record of operational and structural changes
recommended by the incumbent.
 Level of participation in developing and
implementing operational structures and processes.
 Timeliness of construction projects.
 Cost effectiveness of construction projects.
 Appropriateness of estate products to customer
expectations.

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