WASCO St. Lucia Vacancy: Design, Planning and Construction Services Manager

Post Vacancy : Design, Planning & Construction Services Manager


Applications are invited to fill the above named position at WASCO’s main office at L’Anse Road, Castries.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
  • At least 5 years experience performing Civil Engineering Design


Preferred Additional Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering



Essential Experience:

  • Water Resource Planning
  • Infrastructural Water and Waste Water Design
  • Environmental Management
  • Contract Administration


Preferred Additional Experience:

  • Certified in Project Management


Occupational Skills:

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of AutoCad
  • Hydraulic Modeling Programme
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Project
  • Ability to Network


Main Duties:

  • Manage the coordinated design of WASCO’s critical infrastructure and water and wastewater systems to ensure the optimized operational efficiency in delivering service to its customers;
  • Coordinate the establishment and review of design standards for WASCO’s critical infrastructure to ensure operational efficiency and sustainability of its assets;
  • Manage and ensure quality assurance of all construction works executed by in-house resources and by external contractors in accordance with WASCO’s established standards;
  • Establish a project management body of knowledge to create structure and build capacity for the efficient management of Capital Projects at the utility;
  • Ensure that all projects are developed, designed, prioritized and managed from initiation to closure to achieve desired results;
  • Coordinate the establishment of guidelines for the design and/or review, approval and implementation of water reticulation and sewerage systems required for land developments;
  • Prepare and review tender documents to facilitate competitive bidding and execute projects;
  • Ensure that the necessary highest standards are always obtained as it relates to the award and administration of contracts for goods and services;
  • Prepare and manage the annual recurrent and capital budgets for the unit;
  • Provide technical support to key personnel from other sections or departments within the utility to facilitate the execution of new projects or initiatives;





The deadline for submission of applications is December 16th, 2013 and should be addressed to:


Human Resource Department

Water and Sewerage Company Inc.

L’Anse Road

P O Box 1481, Castries

Email: hr_wasco@hotmail.com

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