Job vacancy Parish Manager - St. Thomas

OrganisationNational Works AgencyReferenceVAC-48997Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesConsulting & Project ManagementLocationSt. ThomasSalary & Benefits Date Posted21/03/2024Expiry Date09/04/2024The National Works Agency, an Executive Agency of the Government of Jamaica is seeking suitably qualified individuals for the position of Parish Manager.

 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or equivalent
• Specialized Training in Contract Management, Road Maintenance
• Bridge Inspection and other related areas
• Knowledge of Procurement procedures
• 7 years in the road construction sector with experience at a senior supervisory level 

 

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly developed management skills
• Highly developed technical skills and knowledge of road maintenance and construction
• Highly developed contract management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Good communications and interpersonal skills
• Technical report writing and oral communication skills
• Leadership and team skills 

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to:

• Regional Manager 

 

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

• Advise the Regional Manager on all activities with the parish
• Accountable for the achievement of Agency's target with the parish
• Represent the Agency within the assigned parish at all official functions/meetings
• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the parish maintenance activities
• Instruct and train staff in work activities and identify training needs
• Review and approve work plans/ itinerary of Assistant Parish Managers
• Prepare periodic reports on all infrastructure activities within the parish
• Conduct site visits, inspections of bridges, quarries drainage structures and retaining walls
• Maintain a current database of parish infrastructure condition
• Investigate complaints, accidents or nuisances affecting the public caused by Agency's activities or factors affecting the agency's business
• Review performance of contractors and make recommendations
• Liaise with contractors/suppliers to ensure that the Agency's requirements are clearly understood and observed
• Devise local emergency strategies and attend local Disaster Planning Committee meetings
• Provide technical advice to clients and stakeholders within the parish 

 

The Agency thanks all applicants. Only individuals short-listed will be contacted. 

 

23 Jun, 2024 (50 days left)