Programme Manager – Infrastructure Development

JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Head for Planning and Building , the Programme Manager Infrastructure Development (PM-ID) shall be responsible for the following,

Key Job Responsibilities:

(A) Job Scope:

(1) Provide technical supervision to all housing and institutional projects including repairs;

(2) Provide technical support on ground across all operating locations;

(3) Provide support to Senior Managers and Head Infrastructure and Head HIP based in Mumbai to manage projects in the operating locations.

(B) Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

(1) Responsible for ensuring AKDN quality standards in all civil and infrastructural projects;

(2) Undertake supervision of all new constructions and existing repair and review projects as per instructions and ensure implementation of quality parameters;

(3) Create awareness amongst community about issues related to Construction, Repairs , Safety, Water and Sanitation using IEC (Information Education & Communication) through meetings (Aashiyana), community mobilisation and motivation;

(4) Undertake liaising with Promoters / Core Community Institutions including Jamati leaders for implementing Project / Program activities;

(5) Facilitate Promoters / Community / Institutions in procurement of construction material required for various Projects including repairs;

(6) Prepare and/or review Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for various Projects including repairs;

(7) Undertake technical Sessions for the Community and conduct mobilisation / awareness activities as and when required;

(8) Guide site teams in technical work and construction activities;

(9) Support Senior Engineer in assessing quality parameters of various Housing and Institutional Projects including repairs;

(10) Undertake any technical survey as per instructions;

(11) Support design team at corporate office Mumbai with data required for Architectural / Structural Planning of Projects including repairs;

(12) Shall support project management by ensuring resource, cost and time efficiency and quality control in all projects;

(13) Undertake structural assessments (RSD);

(14) Responsible for reporting fortnightly progress for projects and monthly progress of all RSD assessments;

(15) Responsible for all documentation pertaining to project / program activities including proper bills/ receipt/ vouchers while incurring any expenditure related to Project/ Program.

Participate in cross functional departmental exercise;

(16) Support in identifying opportunities for new projects and infrastructure needs;

(17) Responsible for contributing to organisational development needs;

(18) Responsible for organisational commitments;

(19) Support Preparation of yearly budgets and new proposals;

(20) Responsible for adherence and alignment to organisational vision and mission.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification

Applicants must have a bachelors in engineering (B.E.) degree.

Experience

(1) Minimum five years of experience in construction, repairs, or real estate with emphasis on housing project in urban and rural area;

(2) Experience in social sector is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

(A) Technical Skills:

(1) Able to understand construction quality assurance and control parameters;

(2) Working knowledge of design software like AutoCAD and latest CAD software;

(3) Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

(4) Knowledge of building codes for India for low cost construction;

(5) Documentations for Projects for the reference of Donors, Regulatory authorities and beneficiaries.

(B) Additional Skills:

(1) Leadership Skills

(2) Decision Making Skills

(3) Public Speaking and Oral Communication Skills

(4) Training Skills

(5) Negotiating Skills

(6) Risk taking abilities

(7) Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

(8) Co-ordination Skills

(9) Time Management

5. KEY RELATIONS:

(A) Internal Relations:

(1) Planning and Building team

(2) EM team

(3) KMP team

(4) HR team

(5) Finance Team

(B) External Relations:

(1) Community Leaders

(2) Donors

6. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The salary and benefits package budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.