International Construction Management Specialist/Trainer at Tetra Tech Tanzania

International Construction Management Specialist/Trainer for Tanzania MUM Activity – STTA
Iringa, IRINGA-TZ, Tanzania, United Republic of | International Development
The
USAID funded Maji na Usafi wa Mazingira (MUM) project in Tanzania,
implemented by Tetra Tech International Development, is currently
accepting expressions of interest for an International Construction
Management Specialist/Trainer for a short-term technical assignment
(STTA). This position will be located in the main office in Iringa,
Tanzania.

Position Description/Summary:
Tetra Tech
International Development is seeking to hire an International
Construction Management Specialist to train and orient the USAID TZ MUM
Tetra Tech technical team, RUWASA (Rural Water Agency) and WSSAs (Water
& Sanitation Authority) staff on international best practices and
procedures to manage construction contracts and implementation including
the USG/USAID requirements in managing infrastructure projects. This
will require travel to Tanzania for two weeks in May or June 2024,
includes approximately 15 days in TZ plus travel and 2 days at home of
record.

Responsibilities:
*The international construction management specialist will carry out the following tasks.
*Task 1: Prepare inception report on the strategy and interventions envisioned to carry out this assignment.
*Task
2: Orient and train MUM technical team (SO1, SO3 and SO4 teams), RUWASA
and WSSA staff on international best practices and procedures to manage
construction contracts and construction implementation of water and
wastewater treatment system infrastructure including the USG/USAID
requirements in managing infrastructure projects with particular
attention to water supply and wastewater treatment infrastructure
projects.

*Task 3: Orient and train MUM technical teams (SO1,
SO3 and SO4 teams), RUWASA and WSSA staff on the use and application
project management tools, templates, checklists, and Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) in managing day to day implementation of construction
activities on sites using practical experience and/or case studies.
Specific attention includes, but is not limited to: Preparing
construction schedules and briefings; Site inspections; Maintaining a
record of all construction related activities; Quality control required
in the contract documents and procedures expected from standard
operating construction practices; Completing construction progress
reports; Verifying the correctness of billings/invoices submitted by
construction contractors; Change orders or variation orders; Accepting
and approving warranty, guarantees, and other submissions required of
the construction contractor; Reviewing the construction contractor
submittal of value engineering proposals; Preparing punch lists and
turnovers during the project completion and close out; Assisting with
disputes and claims resolution; Environmental compliances and reporting
in construction activities

*TASK 4: Orient and train MUM
technical teams (SO1, SO3 and SO4 teams), RUWASA and WSSA staff on the
use and application of simple and commonly used construction management
software such as Procore Construction, Contractor Foreman, Leap etc.
*Task
5: Prepare and submit final training report with details of the
required recommendations to be adopted and used by the project during
the execution of the WISA.
*Task 6: Assist the MUM technical team to
review and respond to comments provided by USAID and/or construction
contractors during the construction activities.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements:
* Master’s degree in engineering.
* Master’s degree and seven years relevant experience, or bachelor’s and ten years relevant experience.
* Experience in project management and/or construction management.
*
Desire at least 5 years’ experience carrying out project supervision
and construction management particularly for USG/USAID funded
infrastructure construction projects.
* Knowledge, skills, and experience in the water and sanitation sector is an advantage.
* Fluent English

To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover Letter
* CV

Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.
Please
ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be
contacted. No phone calls, please.

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best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world’s most
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interested in candidates that can contribute to our Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and an
authentic sense of belonging to all our staff regardless of background.

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are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to
request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please
visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page.
Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive
process to provide helpful and reasonable accommodations for candidates.

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