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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT Senior Engineer for Airport Infrastructure Program Institution: Inter-American Development Bank Country: The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Projects: (1) Airport Infrastructure Program Project Number: Loan Number: (1) 3907/OC-BH Sector: Transport Deadline: April 21, 2022 (1) BH-L1041 The Ministry of Works & Utilities (MOW&U) is seeking a Senior Engineer Consultant to assist with the smooth and quality implementation of technical and procurement processes for the (1) Airport Infrastructure Program, financed by the Inter-American Development Bank, and implemented by a dedicated Project Implementation Unit (PIU) within the MOW&U.
The position will be based in the PIU.

This vacancy is to be filled as a full-time officer or a consultant.

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The main activities are as follows: • Provide full-time Site Supervision during construction • Act as Resident Engineer to supervise PIU projects • Assist with the design and implement civil engineering projects • Direct the work carried out by contractor and sub-contractors • Direct and train other relevant engineering staff • Coordinate the construction activities • Coordinate field staff and monitor progress and establish programs of works • Prepare construction estimates for works • Prepare surveys, investigations, preliminary designs, and the implementation of civil engineering work of some complexity • Assist with preparation and maintain the Procurement and Monitoring Plans for the Program • Monitor progress of contracts implementation to ensure that it aligns with the stipulated standards, procedures, procurement timetable and project implementation schedule • Assist with preparing, reviewing and checking engineering reports, studies, drawings, plans, and specifications, ensures accuracy and completeness and soundness of applied engineering principles • Assist with preparing engineering and statistical reports and correspondences • Assist with developing strategic plans to ensure effective and efficient operation of the project • Prepare project reports for the planning of construction, reconstruction or operation of coastal protection structures • Participate in the preparation of schedules, preliminary designs, plans, projects reports, cost estimates, specifications, and bidding documents for projects • Collaborates with other ministry personnel regarding engineering and operations projects; • Assist with coordinating project development and operation with other outside parties or line agencies • Prepare specific documents, e.g.
Tender Documents, Requests for Expressions of Interests and Request for Proposals as required • Assist with preparation of draft Tender Reports, Evaluation reports as required • Participate in the evaluation for pre-qualification of the contractors, expressions of interest for short listing, tenders and proposals and preparing the corresponding reports • Prepare reports and report weekly on project matters to the PIU/Program Coordinator • Assist with developing and managing ongoing maintenance & monitoring programs • Direct and inspect work carried out by contractors/consultants • Assist with negotiations with consulting firms or individuals the procurement of goods, services and works necessary for the implementation of activities under each of the project components • Review and prepare progress claims for contracts • Assist with the settlement of claims • Provide support to the administrative and financial management of the programs’ contracts • Performs any other duties as required REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT Senior Engineer for Airport Infrastructure Program (Cont.)
Summary of experience and qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, • Nationally and/or Internationally recognized Chartered or Professional qualification • At least ten (10) years’ experience working with infrastructure projects, management of contracts or equivalent post professional registration • At least ten (10) years’ relevant experience in the design, site supervision and contract administration of civil engineering projects • Experience in asphalt pavements design, materials selection and testing, plant operation, quality control and monitoring • Knowledge of national rules and legislations in the field of civil engineering and construction AASHTO or equivalent • Good working knowledge of construction and its processes • Knowledge and experience in FIDIC Conditions of Contract will be considered an advantage • Knowledge and/or experience in IDB procurement policies and procedures, or other standards set forth for a procurement is an advantage • Knowledge and experience with international and multi-lateral Bank policies and Government processes, Consultant and Contractors • Liaise with other Governmental Ministries/Departments, Consultants, Contractors, and Stakeholders • The ability to work well under pressure and handling tight deadlines • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks simultaneously • Consultant should have excellent verbal and written skills in English (Microsoft, Excel and other software) • Consultant should be able to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently • Strong communication and reporting skills • must be a team player, be a self starter, able to work well within the Government systems • must be able to work with minimum direction • provide training to Graduate Engineers and additional staff The Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing senior engineering services.
Interested consultants should provide their CV’s and information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions).

The duration of the contract is two (2) years full-time with the possibility of being renewed based on satisfactory performance evaluation.
Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants Financed by the Inter-American Development Bank GN-2350- 15 and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the policies.
Interested consultants may obtain further clarification on the technical aspects or scope of services from Charlene Collie, Project Coordinator, Ministry of Works and Utilities charlenecollie@bahamas.gov.bs tel: (242) 302-9721 during office hours between 09:00am to 5:00pm Monday – Friday, except on public holidays.

Expressions of Interest inclusive of CV’s must be submitted to the following email address; idbfiairports@bahamas.gov.bs, on or before April 21, 2022 at 4pm.
The Permanent Secretary (Mr. Luther Smith) Ministry of Works and Utilities Project Implementation Unit REF:- Airport Infrastructure Program (Senior Engineer) P.O.

Box N 8156 Nassau, Bahamas