Assistant Parish Manager – Portland

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:-
•   Diploma in Construction Management or equivalent
•   Specialized training in Contract Management, Road 
    Maintenance
•   3 – 5 years in the road construction sector
•   Working knowledge of procurement procedures
SKILL REQUIREMENTS: -
•   Technical skills and knowledge of road maintenance and 
    construction  
•   Contract supervision skills
•   Analytical and problem solving skill
•   Technical report writing and oral communication skills
REPORTS TO:  PARISH MANAGER
HIGHLIGHT OF JOB FUNCTIONS:- 
•   Report to the Parish Manager on all activities within the 
    assigned road section
•   Accountable for the achievement of Agency’s target within the 
    road sections
•   Prepare work plans/ itinerary for agreed periods
•   Prepare periodic reports on all infrastructure activities about 
     road sections
•    Conduct site visits, inspections of bridges, quarries, drainage 
     structures and retaining walls 
•    Maintain a current database of parish infrastructure inventory 
     in assigned area
•   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
•   Participate in local emergency strategies 
Applications should be submitted no later than 
Friday, June 25, 2021 and addressed to:
Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations
National Works Agency
140 Maxfield Avenue
Kingston 10
or
Application can be sent via email to: 
Recruitment@nwa.gov.jm
The Agency thanks all applicants in advance.  Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Previous applicants for Assistant Parish Manager need not apply.