Lead Structural Engineer - Nepal
Summary
Title: | Lead Structural Engineer - Nepal |
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ID: | 150521a |
Department: | Project Management |
Description
WORK FOR AN AWARD-WINNING NON-PROFIT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
Job Title: Lead Structural Engineer
Industry: Non-profit/International Development
Function: Technical and Management
Employer: Build Change
Job Location: Based in Kathmandu, with possible travel to other areas of Nepal
Start Date: Immediate
Term: At will employment
Salary: Competitive, with emergency evacuation insurance, medical insurance and housing stipend
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Founded in 2004, Build Change is a non‐profit social enterprise whose mission is to save lives in earthquakes and hurricanes. Build Change designs safe buildings, trains homeowners, builders, engineers and government officials to build them, works with governments to develop and implement building standards, partners with the private sector to improve building materials quality and create jobs, and facilitates access to incentive-based capital for reconstruction and retrofitting by partnering with financing institutions and government subsidy programs. Build Change started its work in Aceh, Indonesia, after the 2004 earthquake and tsunami, and since has expanded to include programs in China, Haiti, Colombia, Guatemala, the Philippines and Nepal. Build Change has trained more than 23,000 people on earthquake-resistant design and construction techniques, and has provided technical assistance for more than 47,000 safer homes, impacting an estimated 235,000 people.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
For the position of Lead Structural Engineer, Build Change is seeking an exceptionally competent structural engineer with professional experience designing and supervising the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings in a country with well-established building code adoption and enforcement, and with experience applying this background to engineering design and construction in developing countries. In addition, the successful applicant will have a proven management track record, excellent teamwork skills, a history of building relationships with partners and clients, and demonstrated ability to communicate technical terms and concepts to non-technical persons.
This position reports to the Director of Engineering for technical items and to the Country Director - Nepal for program items.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Responsibilities
Program Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
To Apply
Go to www.buildchange.org/about/careers and click on the link for this position. Applications will be accepted until filled. Qualified women and citizens of Nepal are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No calls please.
Job Title: Lead Structural Engineer
Industry: Non-profit/International Development
Function: Technical and Management
Employer: Build Change
Job Location: Based in Kathmandu, with possible travel to other areas of Nepal
Start Date: Immediate
Term: At will employment
Salary: Competitive, with emergency evacuation insurance, medical insurance and housing stipend
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Founded in 2004, Build Change is a non‐profit social enterprise whose mission is to save lives in earthquakes and hurricanes. Build Change designs safe buildings, trains homeowners, builders, engineers and government officials to build them, works with governments to develop and implement building standards, partners with the private sector to improve building materials quality and create jobs, and facilitates access to incentive-based capital for reconstruction and retrofitting by partnering with financing institutions and government subsidy programs. Build Change started its work in Aceh, Indonesia, after the 2004 earthquake and tsunami, and since has expanded to include programs in China, Haiti, Colombia, Guatemala, the Philippines and Nepal. Build Change has trained more than 23,000 people on earthquake-resistant design and construction techniques, and has provided technical assistance for more than 47,000 safer homes, impacting an estimated 235,000 people.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
For the position of Lead Structural Engineer, Build Change is seeking an exceptionally competent structural engineer with professional experience designing and supervising the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings in a country with well-established building code adoption and enforcement, and with experience applying this background to engineering design and construction in developing countries. In addition, the successful applicant will have a proven management track record, excellent teamwork skills, a history of building relationships with partners and clients, and demonstrated ability to communicate technical terms and concepts to non-technical persons.
This position reports to the Director of Engineering for technical items and to the Country Director - Nepal for program items.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Responsibilities
- Develop a thorough, comprehensive understanding of the structural engineering design resources developed by Build Change for stone masonry, confined masonry, reinforced masonry, multi-story reinforced concrete frame, timber frame, and retrofitting solutions.
- In collaboration with the Director of Engineering, lead in the development of Nepal-specific technical resources, such as new construction guidelines for different local building types, retrofit guidelines, construction quality checklists and bill of quantity templates.
- Be willing and confident to apply engineering judgment in the absence of code-based guidance.
- Solve problems and generate solutions in the field for special cases, especially retrofits and additions to existing buildings.
- Oversee the revision or development of new structural and architectural drawings, bills of quantity, construction checklists, and training materials as necessary, for partners and clients.
- Be responsible for controlling the quality of design information & implementation for projects in Nepal.
- Ensure technologies and solutions are consistent with Build Change’s philosophy of earthquake- resistance, sustainability, and cultural appropriateness.
- Mentor, train and oversee local engineers, architects, drafters, and other technical staff, including developing the associated training materials and presentations.
- Review the technical content and quality of materials developed by the Education department for construction training in Nepal.
Program Responsibilities
- Work with the other program technical staff and project managers to ensure the proper and effective implementation by technical staff of the project work plan. On individual projects, work with the project manager and/or Country Director to resolve any technical quality or staffing issues if they arise.
- Represent Build Change in discussions with clients and partners, including, but not limited to, local technical institutions, local organizations and international organizations.
- Support the Fund Development and Reporting Officer and the Country Director in Nepal in defining levels of effort and project conceptions for inclusion in new proposals and concept notes.
- Prepare monthly reports and contribute to internal and external project reporting.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 6 years professional experience in structural engineering in a country with well-established building code adoption and enforcement. Additional experience in designing and supervising construction of earthquake-resistant buildings in a developing country is a very strong plus.
- Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment, as well as managing a team of technical staff, and delivering outcomes on time.
- Understanding of earthquake-resistant design and construction of stone masonry, confined masonry, reinforced masonry, and timber buildings for both new and retrofit buildings.
- Professional Engineering license (or equivalent) in civil (structural) engineering.
- Familiar with international building codes and guidelines, especially those applicable to the Nepali context.
- Cost estimating, structural design software, and 2d AutoCAD literacy.
- Top-performing educational background in structural engineering, with strong earthquake-resistant design orientation.
- Hands-on construction experience in masonry, reinforced concrete, and carpentry is helpful.
- Work experience in an elite management setting, or some kind of successful entrepreneurial experience such as starting a field program in a developing country, leading a large event, or starting a business.
- Project management skillset that includes ownership over milestones, work plans, reporting, using computer tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.
- International development experience and willingness to live and work in a post-disaster setting for at least twelve months; experience in Nepal is a strong plus.
- Fluent English is a requirement. Excellent, professional communications skills are required. Fluency in Nepali is a strong plus.
- No ego, drama, or pessimism; the successful candidate will be flexible, humble, patient, and have a good sense of humor.
To Apply
Go to www.buildchange.org/about/careers and click on the link for this position. Applications will be accepted until filled. Qualified women and citizens of Nepal are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No calls please.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications