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https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Client-Solutions/Focus-Areas/Development-Assistance *Job Description We are now accepting applicants for the position of Hydraulic Expert for a major infrastructure development program in Zambia involving wastewater treatment.
The Lusaka Water & Sewerage Company (LWSC), with funding support from EIB and KfW, will engage a consulting firm to prepare functional designs and tender documents, procurement of design-build (D-B) works contractor, and supervision of the construction of two wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) following the FIDIC Yellow Book form of contracting. This assignment is in two phases. Phase 1 will cover topographic and geotechnical surveys, prequalification of works contractors, functional designs (including Environmental Impact Assessment), tender documents, and the procurement of a design-build works contractor. Phase 2 will cover supervision of the implementation of the design and works of two (2) new WWTPs following the FIDIC Yellow Book form of contracting. Construction is expected to take two years plus a 1-year defects notification period (DNP) as well as operation and training assistance after completion of construction – lasting 36 months which includes the DNP. Phase 2 will also require overall project management (as will Phase 1), construction supervision, monitoring and quality assurance of construction works and accompanying measures.
Job Responsibilities:
• Overall responsibility for the preparation of technical hydraulic specifications of all hydraulic equipment for the waste water treatment plants (WWTP)
• Preparation of a conceptual WWTP design including a hydraulic section and specification of hydraulic requirements
• Review of conceptual hydraulic design and profiles
• Review of detailed hydraulic design (including hydraulic calculations, hydraulic model and profiles)
• Provide support during commissioning and take over
• Direct staff as necessary to perform various hydraulic activities
• Act as the client’s project-wide champion for hydraulic systems, ensuring project-wide compliance
• Support the defects notification period (DNP), if required
• Adherence to CDM Smith’s quality management program (QMP) and anti-corruption policy (ACP)
• Short term travel may be required to Zambia
* Please note this position is contingent upon project award and funding. *Minimum Qualifications • Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent related field
• Management experience of hydraulic design on at least one (1) project with a value of over $50 million and containing multiple project components
• At least 10 years’ demonstrable experience in hydraulic design for WWTP, including experience on projects of a similar size and scope: at least 10 years’ international experience preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Experience in start-up operation and optimization of WWTP treatment
• Experience on at least 4 waste water treatment plants greater than 100,000 population equivalents
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Preferred Qualifications *Agency Disclaimer
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