Technical Assistant for the Central Facilities Management Office  

Summary of Work Activities and Responsibilities:

Under the Supervision of the Campus Construction Management & Technical Services Section Head, the Technical Assistant provides support and assistance in the implementation, coordination, and documentation of various CAPEX and Common Grounds construction projects on campus.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

A. Operations

1. Assists in supervising and monitoring various construction projects on campus as assigned
2. Assists in ensuring compliance with local and national policies related to the building and construction industry, campus construction guidelines, and the University Sustainability Policies and Specific Guidelines.
3. Conducts regular inspection of ongoing campus construction to ensure that standards and control measures are strictly implemented
4. Prepares bid documents for the Architectural, Civil, and MEPF trade of proposed construction projects
5. Prepares cost estimates for proposed construction and major/minor improvement projects
6. Prepares project Terms of Reference (TOR) and Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
7. Evaluates correctness and completeness of contractor’s technical proposal, plans, and estimates
8. Evaluates and prepares payment certificate for contractor’s progress billings
9. Prepares weekly construction project reports and milestones
10. Prepares sketches and design computation in support of base parameters for proposed projects

B. Strategic

1. Assists the Section Head and Project Team in the strict implementation of campus construction set policies and standards including its regular review and updating necessary to the organization’s operations.

C. Administrative

1. Ensures proper and efficient administration of contracts and quality project delivery as a requirement in the performance of the section and office mandate
2. Ensures timely work deliveries and expected results based on University and government set policies, procedures, and standards
3. Prepares budget and cost analysis for all proposed projects related to the university development

D. Performs other tasks that may be assigned by immediate supervisor and Head of Office and when necessary to office operations

• Licensed Architect/Engineer (Civil/Electrical)
• At least 5 years work experience
• Knowledge
  • Building, Construction, and Safety codes and standards
  • Fields of Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Trades
  • Construction Management
  • Facilities and Grounds Management
  • Quantity Survey
  • Sustainable Programs / Energy Conservation
  • Construction Industry Material Rates
• Skills
  • Proficiency in Technical Software / Computer Programs e.g. Autocad, Sketch–up, STAAD, BOQ, PERT/CPM, Structural Simulation, etc.
  • Technical Writing / Freehand Drawings and Sketches
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Efficient time management and effective planning
  • Good Team Player
  • Good Customer Relations / Service-Oriented