Design and Construction Supervision of Bacha Khan Model, School, Pabbi Nowshera, NWFP, (Dec 2009 – ongoing) Elementary Education Foundation (EEF) Due Diligence study on the proposed office premises, UNICEF Peshawar, (Jan 2010 ) UNICEF Procurement Assessment of the FATA Livelihood Development Program, (Jan 2010 – ongoing) AASR Design and Construction Supervision of Low Cost Schools Project in entire NWFP, (December 2009 – ongoing) Elementary Education Foundation (EEF)   Construction of Two Schools in Bagh (Khana Mori & Noman Pura), (2007 – 2009) CDM, USA

        Design of three (3) Permanent Structure Schools in Tehsil Allai District Batagram, NWFP (May – July 2007) Save the Children (US) Assessment of 25 Education Facilities in Balakot Tehsil, District Mansehra (May – May 2007) CDM, USA Design & Top Construction Supervision Services for the CECP funded Health & Education BOT Project (Mar – Aug 2007) Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF)

Social Issues Awareness Program, National Highway Improvement Program (NHIP), (2006 – 2008) National Highway Authority (NHA)   Design of 6 Schools in Union Council Jabori, (Dec 2006 – Mar 2007) World Vision Pakistan  

Assessment, Design, Construction & Supervision of two schools as pilot project of USAID in earthquake affected areas (District Daddar), (2006 – 2008) USAID,
Pakistan
Mission   NWFP Road Development Sector & Sub Regional Connectivity Project, consultancy services for detailed design & construction supervision of rural access roads project Package – B, (2005 – ongoing) GovNWFP/ADB   National Water Supply and Sanitation Policy Formulation, (NWFP Component), (Aug – Sept 2005) UNICEF, Pakistan   Implementation of Mangla Dam Raising Project, (2004 – ongoing) WAPDA / NESPAK  

FATA School Rehabilitation and Construction Project in seven Tribal agencies six Frontier Regions (FRs), Federally Administrated Tribal Agencies. (2004 – 2008). USAID, Pakistan Mission Management/Technical support for education sector, project for Afghan Refugees (NWFP), (2002 – 2003) Afghan Delaware Communities Together (AFDECT), DE/USA Primary Education Project Civil Works Program, Pre-Construction Phase, Hazara Division, Department of Education, GONWFP, (Sept 1998 – Mar 1999) Construction Advisory Unit Directorate of Primary Education Department of Education, GONWFP  

Design and Top Supervision of Pak Austrian Institute for Tourism and Hotel Management (PAITHOM), Mingora, Swat. (Mar – Aug 1997) ADC Austria   Design and Construction Supervision of Library Complex and Arts Building, KDA. (1996 – 1997) KDA, NWFP   Construction supervision of road projects in tribal areas of NWFP (Bajaur Agency) under the Bajaur Area Development Project (BADP), (1995 – 1997) USAID

 

The central role includes the following key responsibilities:

• Assist project set up by agreeing drawing strategy, type and size of drawings and drawing numbering with senior engineer, and suggesting methods of drawing production to ensure efficient methods of working within the defined company standards.
• Agree priorities and deadlines for drawing production with Senior Engineer and meet those deadlines.
• Input to the co-ordination of engineering services on projects and deal effectively with co-ordination issues.
• Develop general arrangement drawings from engineer’s sketches and other design team member drawings and details and develop sketches into co-ordinated drawings taking into account architectural, service and site requirements.

• Develop detailed cross sections and be proficient in the detailing of concrete structures

• Complete design sketches for information in tender documents for small / routine work.
• Produce work to specified AID CAD standards; suggest revisions to standards as appropriate.
• Use templates for CAD work and use CAD library items to assist design work and update libraries as and when required.
• Provide advice and coaching to trainee CAD technicians when requested.
• Follow QA, document control and archiving guidelines on all work.
• Work with project team members on specified aspects of the project.

Person Requirements:

• Experience of working on multi-disciplined and differing sized projects, as the sole CAD operator and also as part of a wider CAD team.

• Excellent working knowledge of AUTO CAD and able to use all standard functions on the software and coach junior staff in its use. 3D modeling experience advantage. Further use of 3D programs such as REVIT will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of the role of consultant engineers and how to support this.
• Clear understanding of industry standards.
• Minimum level of Education should be a Diploma from a recognized Institution.
• Developed and produced drawings for construction on concrete, steel and Infrastructure projects.

The central role includes the following key responsibilities:

• To act as Senior Engineer on those projects assigned by the Director Engineering to supervise and carry out design work on such projects and to ensure compliance with Company Health, Safety and Environment Policies, Standards and Procedures.
• To be responsible for the supervision of Engineers or other staff assigned to him by the Director Engineering. 
• To be responsible for producing and checking design work in accordance with Company Procedures. Approval of design work when authority has been delegated by the Director Engineering.
• To carry out design tasks on proposals delegated to him by the Director Engineering.
• To assist the Director Engineering as instructed in administration work within the company including but not limited to preparation of Corporate Procedures, Corporate Standards, Specifications and the Technical side of Bids and proposals. 
• To assist in the planning for adequate resources and in monitoring and reporting design progress and man-hour usage.
• To liaise with other Engineering and Support disciplines, as required. 
• To provide support to Marketing, Construction and Business Development Departments.
• To cascade information to individuals on organizational performance, policy and procedures and to report back to senior management relevant subordinate comments and recommendations for improvements in performance and removal of constraints that are preventing performance.
• To offer advice and support to colleagues and subordinates on development needs taking into account work activities, learning ability and circumstances.
• To be aware of legal and organizational responsibilities regarding Health, Safety and Environmental issues with respect to Employees, Contractors, Clients and third parties, ensuring that activities are managed in accordance with Company Policy and Client requirements.

• This role is to work as part of a team to support the delivery of projects. This role will be working under the supervision of a senior or Director Engineering to carry out the following functions:
• Follow in full the document control and QA processes relevant to project work, ensuring drawings, specifications, reports and correspondence are issued, and filed / archived in an appropriate manner
• Organize and carry out detailed design to AID and International standards ensuring QA and technical review and sign off by project leader, including complex calculations and co-ordination issues.
• Organize and undertake technical calculations to industry standards in conjunction with team members; supervise the work of team members to ensure the delegated work is completed to deadlines / standard and report to the project leader any issues, risks or client changes
• Prepare elemental work for project budget costing as delegated by the senior team member, within agreed deadlines and standards
• Deal with the day to day queries from the site, ensuring that relevant information is available on time for construction activity
• Contribute to and question technical and construction issues and encourage and help the trainees to better understand the design process
• Determine appropriate software for Computer Aided Design,  models and undertake analysis and manual checks
• Raise the level of technical competence within the teams.
• Contribute to the delivery and quality measurement processes.
• Contribute to the technical excellence in all our projects
• Develop positive professional relationship both with in AID, communicating openly about project progress
• Participate in team meetings, disseminate information within the team, and communicate with other teams in AID and also external clients.
• Demonstrate an awareness of project risk issues, flagging potential problems to team leader
• Flag resource concerns to team leader and assist colleagues to ensure team timelines are met
• Complete timesheet accurately ahead of weekly deadlines

Person Requirements:

• The applicant will have experience in the design of Building Structures with experience in a similar role or demonstration of a good track record.
• The applicant should ideally possess a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Applicants need to be able to demonstrate good communication and technical skills and be capable of working both within the team and independently, as dictated by work load.
• Must be conversant with technical structural software, such as RAM, SAP, CSC, ETABS, STAAD and be proficient in checking complex models through excel and hand calculations.
• A sound understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project is essential
• Must be fluent in English with an excellent understanding of technical terminology.                                             
• Sound experience in the use of International codes such as BS, ACI, ASHTO and UBC, PBC.

One of the most important principles of the company is total commitment to its clients’ needs. AiD continuously builds and supports its partner relationships, and constantly invents new ways to improve the level of service it provides.

Associates in Development (AiD) Pvt. Ltd. is a Pakistan based development consulting organization with branch offices in Islamabad and Peshawar and affiliate offices in the UAE and the UK. Established in 1992 the firm specializes in development consulting and turn key services for a varied range of projects. The corporate experience of AiD covers all four provinces of Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Northern Areas (NAs) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).  Internationally, the company’s work extends to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Central Asia, Middle East and Europe.

The company’s profile spans many governments, public and private sector agencies, civil society organizations and a large number of donor institutions engaged in development. The firm’s international operations are supported through two closely affiliated firms (AID FZE and AIDI) that are registered in the UAE and the UK. Run by experienced professionals these organizations are responsible for international business operations and also provide management backstopping to the company’s Pakistan offices on a case to case basis.  The past five years of work portfolio shows a high emphasis on projects involving human and institutional development in the social sector and major infrastructure, and construction projects all over Pakistan.  

Corporate Strategy

As a business approach, AiD Pvt. Ltd normally operates in partnership with various local and international firms. As a result the firm maintains a strong network of consulting firms, non-governmental organizations, research institutions and free lance professionals based in Pakistan, Asia, Europe, US, Australia and Canada. The accomplishment of the firm comes as a natural spin-off of its commitment in practicing the following principles,

One of the most important principles of the company is total commitment to its clients’ needs. AiD continuously builds and supports its partner relationships, and constantly invents new ways to improve the level of service it provides.

Clientele

Since establishment, the company has worked with a wide range of clients including large multi-lateral and bilateral development organizations major public sector organizations, a number of international corporate clients and large non-governmental organizations. Among the company’s major clients include the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the USAID, EU, DFID, and the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), IFAD, the UNDP and several international NGOs.

During our 18 years in business, AiD has built developed expert technical and consulting skills to provide the best service to its clients. The firm’s key strength includes its highly skilled and motivated core team that brings long years of national and international experience.