MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS UNIT
TERMS OF REFERENCE
BACKGROUND
The Climate Resilience Execution Agency of Dominica (CREAD) is tasked with leading the thrust to make
Dominica the first climate resilient nation in the world. It has a clear focus on identifying, prioritizing, developing and implementing transformational resilient projects, that build strong communities, a
sustainable economy, durable infrastructure and critical supporting systems to make Dominica more
resilient. It operates at the highest levels of professionalism, integrity and efficiency, and works closely
with key strategic and operational partners from the public, private and social sectors to deliver results.
The Major Capital Projects Unit of CREAD is responsible for implementing major economic and social
infrastructure projects assigned by the Government of Dominica.
CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
General Accountabilities:
The Capital Projects Manager (CPM) reports to the Senior Capital Projects Manager(SCPM), MCPU and assists with overall management of projects within the MCPU throughout the project life cycle; provides continuous quality assurance on work undertaken by contractors and consultants; reviews and certifies payment requests; monitors day-to-day progress on project activities; provides inputs during tender and award process; assists in preparing and managing bids; assists with the development and review of procurement documents as required; manages project schedule/scope/cost, and; prepares necessary reports.
Specific Accountabilities:
a) Perform general engineering duties in planning, and overseeing construction on
assigned projects;
b) Ensure quality control on assigned projects by reviewing and processing related
project documents, discussing problem areas, rendering advice to relevant project
stakeholders;
c) Assist in obtaining the necessary approval waivers and permits from other government agencies needed by contractors and consultants to carry out their
responsibilities;
d) Assist with implementation of all procurement activities on assigned projects to ensure conformance with Procurement Guidelines of co-financing institutions;
e) Monitor and supervise the work of contractors and consultants engaged in connection with assigned projects to ensure that services rendered are in accordance with the terms and conditions of their respective contracts;
f) Prepare (where necessary) documents to support requests for disbursement of funds from institutions co-financing the project and technical and financial reports required by GOCD and the co-financiers;
g) Monitor and supervise the work of consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with any conditions contained in loan contracts entered into between GOCD and cofinanciers;
h) Prepare such technical and progress reports as may be required by the SCPM;
i) Where necessary, maintain a site diary and keep site records according to standard supervision requirements or ensure that a diary, or diaries and such records are maintained;
j) Monitor the project through all phases of construction, including carrying out on-site inspection and ensuring that established construction standards are adhered to;
k) Where necessary, verify claims submitted by the consultants and contractors and perform such other duties as may be required to ensure successful completion of assigned projects;
l) Assist in the review and development of operational guidelines and, standards for materials and contracts; and
m) Perform such other related duties as may be assigned or requested.
Qualifications and Experience:
• The holder of the post must have a demonstrable track record of successes in the management of civil engineering projects.
• BSc. in Civil Engineering,
• An internationally recognized professional engineering registration, and be a Certified
Project Management Professional (PMP),
• Minimum of 7 years total experience, and 5 years in Project and/or Construction Management or Project Management
• Have good knowledge in Contract Administration and FIDIC (and other internationally recognized) Forms of Contract.
• Specific experience with procurement procedures of multilateral lending agencies will also be an asset.
