Our client is bidding for work on the Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project (Line-5): Southern Route and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Team Leader.

The Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Investment Project (Line-5): Southern route (the Project) aims to alleviate traffic congestion and mitigate air pollution in Dhaka by constructing the mass rapid transit system, contributing to economic development, and improving the urban environment. The Project is a fast-track project and it is expected to enhance east-west connectivity via the Central Business District (CBD) as there is no single continuous main road in the east-west direction.

Major Tasks & Duties:

- The Team Leader (TL) is the representative of the Consultant, and the Consultant shall fulfil its obligations as the Engineer of the FIDIC contract suites used under the Project;

- The TL will be fully responsible for the overall management and Consultants' activities (described in chapters 2 and 3) of the entire project;

- The TL will assist in procurement management (bidding process, including evaluation of submitted bids, contract management, etc.) of all packages;

- The TL will coordinate to review and approve the Contractor(s)' working drawings, shop drawings and drawings for temporary works. Also, review and approve in consultation with the Client, if any, design prepared by the Contractor(s) for any part of the permanent works;

- Meet, liaise, interact and coordinate with the Client as required to ensure that the overall management of the Project progresses efficiently. Work and supplies are carried out to high standards, avoiding cost/time overruns;

- Ensure that the Client is promptly informed of any significant problems that arise;

- See to it that appropriate project procedures are established and followed.

- Organize the supervision of the performance of the Contractor(s) until the stage of commissioning of the Project after trial runs;

- Organize a procedure for promptly reporting to the Contractors and suppliers any deviation from the contract requirements that could affect the cost, safety or progress of the works, with recommendations for remedial measures;