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Sr. Engineering & Construction Program Manager

J/P Haitian Relief Organization (J/P HRO) evolved as an organization since its inception in January 2010, transitioning from an emergency to a development context. Hence, the need for J/P HRO’s structure to adapt accordingly in order to support new monitoring and reporting needs, as well as efficiency imperatives. J/P HRO is seeking for One “Sr. Engineering & Construction Program Manager” for the Engineering & Construction Department based in Delmas.
Summary:
The Sr. Engineering & Construction Program Manager will direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the activities of all J/P HRO’s neighborhood rehabilitation initiatives. S/he has oversight over projects led by the Engineering & Construction Project Managers (such as micro planning with the construction of new houses and small infrastructures, retrofits or damaged houses, water treatment points and distribution, demolition and rubble removal, etc.) and follows the overall development, implementation, scale-up, monitoring and reporting activities of these projects. S/he will provide professional and technical assistance to the Engineering & Construction team on all engineering & construction issues and will coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies. The Program Manager will also work closely and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders including external partners and vendors. S/he will be responsible for timeliness and meeting requirements of the deliverables within the scope of the redevelopment projects.
Responsibilities:
• Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities of J/P HRO’s Engineering & Construction programs ensuring that each project meets its specific objectives and defined standards • Manage the budget of all Engineering & Construction projects • Monitor and evaluate the different projects to ensure conformance with expected requirements, cost, and timeline • Work with project teams to control project scope and continue to review work effort on a regular basis ensuring that all project activities are within planned scope • Identify risk factors early and work with the Project Managers to mitigate such risks • Ensure the delivery of weekly progress reports by the Redevelopment team • Lead the selection process of contractors for Engineering & Construction projects • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partner organizations • Facilitate collaboration among J/P HRO team members and external vendors and stakeholders • Other activities as assigned by the Director of Programs
Qualifications and Experience:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil or Structural Engineering preferred) or Architecture; significant experience in construction management can be accepted in lieu of a related degree • Master’s degree in business administration (desirable) • At least 5 years of experience in project management, of which at least 2 are in managing large-scale projects • Experience in urban redevelopment work • Experience working in early recovery contexts (desirable) • Recognized project management certification (desirable)
How to apply:
N.B: Interviews will be done on a rolling basis. Please mention the "position applied for" as subject of your email. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
To apply for this position please submit your application including motivation letter, resume and copy of diplomas to the Human Resources Department before April 9th, 2013 at 17, Rue Maurice Latortue , Delmas 48 or hrstaffing@jphro.org
J/P HRO is an equal opportunity employer.