Team Leader / Contract Engineer

Sheladia Associates, Inc

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Suva, Central Division, Viti Levu, fj on site Until 9/22/2026 15+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Highway, Bridge & Infrastructure Construction Supervision

Recruitment is contingent upon contract award

We are seeking an experienced Team Leader / Contract Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary construction supervision team supporting major transportation infrastructure projects in Fiji.

The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact with the Client and oversee technical delivery, contract administration, construction supervision, quality assurance, stakeholder coordination, and overall project management across multiple civil works contracts executed under FIDIC Conditions of Contract.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary construction supervision teams.
  • Administer FIDIC civil works contracts.
  • Supervise construction progress, quality, schedule, cost and contract compliance.
  • Review contractor submissions, claims, variations and payment certificates.
  • Coordinate with contractors, government agencies and project stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, social, health and safety requirements.
  • Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer.
    • Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
    • Minimum 15 years of professional experience.
    • Experience leading large multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
    • Strong experience with FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
    • Experience preparing bidding documents for major civil works projects.
    • Previous experience on internationally funded infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
    • Previous work experience in the region is highly desired.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Sheladia Associates, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters/recruitment agencies or utilize any such agency or firm for our recruitment/talent acquisition needs. Please do not solicit candidates or services to any Sheladia employees.

    About this role

    Summary

    Lead construction supervision teams, manage contracts, ensure compliance, and oversee infrastructure projects.

    Job title

    Team Leader / Contract Engineer

    Experience level

    15+ years

    Minimum experience

    15+ years exp

    Industry

    construction

    Location requirements

    Suva, Fiji, remote work not specified

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    Yes

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    civil engineeringFidic Conditions of Contractcontract administrationconstruction supervision

    Preferred skills

    infrastructure projectsinternational fundingregional experience

    Specializations

    civil workscontract managementconstruction supervisionFidic
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Suva, Fiji

    On-site City