Job Description
The Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan, is inviting applications for the Sector Specialist – Quantity Engineer (PPS-10) position under the project titled Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening of M/o PD&SI. This contract-based role, initially set for a two-year duration with possibilities for extension based on performance, is based in Islamabad. Ideal candidates will hold either a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 16 years of education or a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field with 14 years of education, accompanied by 10 to 15 years of relevant professional experience. Professionals who excel in managing development projects, reviewing cost frameworks, and handling public sector infrastructure initiatives are encouraged to apply for this key advisory and technical role.
Responsibilities
Advise the Ministry on the appraisal, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of public sector infrastructure projects from a quantity surveying and cost management perspective, ensuring technical feasibility, cost effectiveness, appropriate costing methodologies, and efficient utilization of project resources.
Review PC I and revised PC I documents.
Prepare detailed cost estimates, Bills of Quantities, engineer's estimates, and tender documents to verify the accuracy of quantities, unit rates, cost assumptions, and overall project budgets.
Independently prepare and verify Bills of Quantities from drawings and submitted designs.
Appraise and monitor the physical and financial progress of infrastructure projects through quantity verification, site inspections, milestone assessments, cost variance analysis, and review of interim payment certificates to ensure compliance with approved scope, schedule, and budget.
Provide technical support to CDWP, ECNEC, DDWP, and other appraisal forums.
Requirements
BE in Civil Engineering with 16 years of field experience. OR Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with 14 years of field experience.
10 to 15 years of relevant experience in project appraisal, reviewing PC I, quantity surveying, cost variations, cost estimation, contract administration, implementation support, monitoring, evaluation, and technical review of public sector development projects.
The candidate should also be willing to undertake any other assignments assigned by the Ministry from time to time.