Edo State Transport Authority (ESTA)
The Edo State Transport Authority (ESTA) has been established by the Edo State Government as the sole Transport Authority with the responsibility to plan, implement, regulate and coordinate all transport and traffic activities in Edo State including transport modes (Bus, Rail, Air, Non-Motorized Transport Maritime), Policies and Transport Master Plan (TMP), Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA), Operation & Maintenance among other responsibilities highlighted in ESTA Law.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head, Transport Infrastructure Engineering
Location: Edo
Job Role
- Developing plans for improvements to existing infrastructure i.e, bus stops, stations, terminals, streetlights, depots or creating new infrastructure where none currently exists.
- Developing budgets for proposed projects, which often require state approval before proceeding with implementation.
- Design transport infrastructure like bus stops, terminals depot etc that are user-friendly for the implementation of modern bus transportation in Edo state.
- Identify transport corridor in Benin Urban Area for that would be classified for transport operations as Declared Road Networks (DRA).
- Conducting feasibility studies to determine whether proposed projects are likely to be successful based on existing conditions.
- Evaluating the safety of transport infrastructure to determine if they need repair or reconstruction.
- Evaluating the efficiency of existing systems and developing plans for improvement based on their findings.
- Responsible for ensuring projects are constructed in accordance with project intent within the approved scope, schedule and budget.
- Any other duty that may be assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or in another field with equivalent experience
- Minimum of (10) years’ experience.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of infrastructure design and construction, and the design aspects of building construction.
- Considerable knowledge and ability to read and interpret project design drawings in 2D and 3D, schedules, budgets/costs and construction drawings and specifications.
- Considerable knowledge of and experience in construction dispute resolution and resolution methodologies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a timely manner with senior management and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience and the ability to lead and manage staff.
- Demonstrated experience in organizing and coordinating work of others, setting priorities and assigning work.
- Ability to translate long-term strategies into day-to-day operations, with demonstrated experience aligning resources with goals in an environment of competitive demands and resources.
- Ability to work state agencies
Application Closing Date
13th December, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
