Civil Engineer/Overseer

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering (Overseer) with strong field experience will also be considered.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in hydropower project construction or operation.
• Proven experience working directly with contractors in a supervisory or coordination capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in liaison and coordination with Government of Nepal (GON) institutions such as Department of Water Resources and Irrigation (DoWRI), Department of Electricity Development (DoED), and district/local level government offices.
• Prior experience in coordination with Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is a strong advantage.

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress.
• Participate in site meetings, pre-construction meetings, and progress review meetings with the contractor.
• Record and communicate contractor instructions, clarifications, and site decisions in writing.
• Review and validate invoices, abstracts of cost, and supporting documentation submitted by the contractor for payment.
• Maintain a comprehensive and organized filing system for all project documents — including drawings, specifications, contracts, correspondence, approvals, and reports.
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications: draft, register, track, and archive all official letters, memoranda, notices, and emails.
• Prepare, circulate, and maintain records of minutes of meetings (MOMs) — site meetings, progress review meetings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support digital documentation using project management tools, MS Office applications, or project information management systems as required.
• Facilitate submission and follow-up of applications, compliance reports, inspection requests, and other regulatory documentation with GON offices.
• Support the preparation of reports and responses required for regulatory inspections and monitoring visits.
• Draft professional correspondence including official letters, internal memos, notices, and requests on behalf of the project office.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, summarizing construction status, issues, and action items.
• Write clear and accurate minutes of meetings (MOM) promptly after each meeting and circulate to stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders — contractors, government officials, NEA representatives, local communities, and senior management.
• Maintain professional communication standards in both Nepali and English, both written and verbal.
• Read, interpret, and apply the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) to field conditions and payment verification activities.
• Understand item descriptions, specifications, and measurement methodologies as defined in the BOQ.
• Review and approval of construction drawings, quality control for civil and hydro-mechanical works of the project.
• Prepare IPC
• Coordinate with Local Administration, Forest Office, Police and Ward Office of Sitganga Municipality.
• Solve local issues in coordination with Head Office.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience criteria are requested to submit the following documents:

•  Updated curriculum vitae (CV) with a recent passport-size photograph.
• Copies of academic credentials and professional certifications.
• Proof of relevant work experience (experience letters, appointment letters, or similar).
• Copy of citizenship certificate.