Team Leader - Water Supply Projects

Position: Team Leader Water Supply (Supervision Consultancy)

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
  
• Master’s Degree in Water Resources / Environmental / Public Health Engineering or related field (preferred).
  
• Registered / Chartered Engineer (desirable).
  

Experience

• Minimum

  20 years of overall professional experience

  in

  water supply sector

  .
• At least

  10–15 years of experience in supervision, implementation, or project management

  of large-scale

  urban / rural water supply projects

  .
• Proven experience as

  Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader / Project Manager

  in supervision consultancy assignments.
• Experience in Government-funded or multilateral-funded projects (World Bank / ADB / JICA / State Govt. / Central Govt.) will be an added advantage.
  

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Coordination

• Act as the

  Team Leader for the Supervision Consultancy

  , responsible for overall coordination, management, and delivery of the assignment.
• Lead and guide a multidisciplinary team comprising civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, QA/QC, safety, and contract specialists.
  
• Serve as the

  primary point of contact

  between the Client, Project Management Unit (PMU), contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Chair and participate in project review meetings, progress meetings, and coordination meetings.
  

Technical Supervision & Quality Control

• Oversee supervision of construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of:
  
• Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
  
• Intake structures and raw water pumping systems
  
• Clear water reservoirs, sumps, ESRs/GSRs
  
• Transmission and distribution pipelines
  
• Pumping stations, electro-mechanical works
  
• SCADA and instrumentation systems
  
• Ensure all works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contract conditions, and applicable standards.
  
• Review and approve contractor’s method statements, construction schedules, QA/QC plans, and safety plans.
  
• Monitor quality assurance and quality control procedures at site.
  

Contract & Project Management

• Ensure adherence to contract conditions, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
  
• Review contractor’s claims, measurements, variations, and recommend approvals.
  
• Support the Client in contract administration, dispute resolution, and interpretation of contract clauses.
  
• Monitor physical and financial progress and ensure timely completion of the project.
  

Design Review & Technical Approvals

• Review and approve:
  
• Detailed engineering designs and drawings
  
• Hydraulic calculations
  
• Shop drawings and GA drawings
  
• Technical submittals and datasheets
  
• O&M manuals
  
• Ensure optimization of designs for efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
  

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Ensure preparation and submission of:
  
• Monthly / quarterly progress reports
  
• Quality and safety reports
  
• Review comments and compliance reports
  
• Completion and commissioning reports
  
• Maintain proper documentation and records throughout the project lifecycle.
  

Safety, Environment & Compliance

• Ensure implementation of safety, health, and environmental (SHE) standards at project sites.
  
• Monitor contractor compliance with statutory regulations and labor laws.
  
• Promote best practices in construction safety and environmental protection.
  

Capacity Building & Stakeholder Support

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and supervision staff.
  
• Support Client officials in technical decision-making and capacity building.
  
• Coordinate with local authorities, utilities, and stakeholders for smooth project execution.
  

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
  
• Excellent understanding of

  water supply engineering, hydraulics, and construction practices

  .
• Proven ability to manage large, multi-location infrastructure projects.
  
• Strong knowledge of contract management (EPC / item-rate / design-build).
  
• Ability to prepare and review technical reports and presentations.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with project management and engineering software is desirable.