Senior Expert

Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldība (reg. nr. 90000058625) Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldības Development and Entrepreneurship Division announces a vacancy – Senior Expert (Construction Matters) (Professional Classification Code 2422 09) Full-time position, work load - 1 position. Requirements for candidates: Education in construction, engineering sciences, building management or related field (education in construction or construction practice certificate will be considered an advantage). Comprehensive knowledge of construction (materials, construction technologies), understanding of construction management, construction supervision and cost estimation. Practical experience and knowledge of building construction and engineering systems within them. Practical experience and knowledge of road infrastructure object construction. Experience in reviewing, inspecting and accepting completed construction work. Skills to prepare cost estimates, technical specifications (including design assignments) and requirements for public procurement needs; Ability to interpret energy certificate data. Knowledge and ability to apply Latvian Republic and European Union regulatory acts related to construction matters, as well as other regulatory acts necessary for performing job duties. Knowledge and practical experience working with construction information systems (BIS, including BIS 2). Excellent skills in working with information and communication technologies, including the ability to work with a computer at an advanced user level; Skills in working with Ms Excel and Auto Cad or equivalent programs that enable information retrieval and data processing when working with construction project documentation, drawings, diagrams. Ability to obtain and analyze information to draw substantiated conclusions, ability to explain and reasonably convince of one's opinion. Logical thinking, problem-solving ability, accuracy, initiative, high sense of responsibility and ability to work with large volumes of information; Good presentation, communication and negotiation skills, ability to build positive interaction; Ability to work independently, set priorities and plan daily work, as well as ability to work in a team and coordinate the work of parties involved in team / project / task implementation and direct towards achieving results; Excellent knowledge of the state language; Category B driver's license. Main job duties: Prepare technical specification documentation (defect reports, work volumes, cost estimates, design assignments, etc.) for the needs of the municipal institution "Dienvidkurzemes novada centrālā pārvalde" for necessary repair work, construction work, design work for municipal budget preparation, price inquiries and procurement needs. Including for externally funded projects. Participate in project management in accordance with competence (participate in construction meetings, inspect completed work, review and approve completed work execution (estimates, diagrams) coordinate acts on completed work, documents certifying technical requirements, etc. in accordance with competence). Ensure quality control of construction project documentation. Provide support to structural units in planning and monitoring design and construction process, commissioning, warranty period, as well as equipment installation process. Control work execution in accordance with deadlines, budget and quality requirements, during design and construction work. Prepare proposals for improving work quality and efficiency, including in relation to design and construction processes. Participate in the work of commissions and working groups established by the municipality within the scope of job competence. Participate in divisional meetings and events. Interesting and dynamic work in a team of responsive colleagues. Social guarantees in accordance with regulatory requirements. Opportunities for professional qualification improvement. Opportunity to participate in the implementation of significant projects. Monthly salary during probation 1520.00 EUR (gross), after probation period 1900.00 EUR (gross). Work location: Grobiņa, Aizpute, Lieģi, adapted to the employee's actual place of residence as well as possibility to perform some work remotely. Documents to submit: Motivation letter Candidate's curriculum vitae Copies of documents confirming education and qualifications Application deadline and document submission procedure: Job applicants may submit documents with the note "Application for vacancy - Senior Expert (Construction Matters)" until September 2, 2026: • by mail, indicating the recipient Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldība, Lielā iela 54, Grobiņa, Dienvidkurzemes novads, LV-3430; • in person, in a sealed envelope, at any of the Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldības united municipalities "State and Municipal Unified Customer Service Centers" during their working hours; • signed with a secure electronic signature, sent to Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldības e-address or to e-mail: [email protected] Contact information: Una Ržepicka, Head of Development and Entrepreneurship Division, phone 26101674. The purpose of your personal data processing is to ensure the employee selection process and the realization of rights and obligations arising from it. Data controller: Dienvidkurzemes novada pašvaldība, reg. Nr. 90000058625, Lielā iela 54, Grobiņa, Dienvidkurzemes novads, LV-3430.

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