VACANCY PROJECT TECHNICIAN

The University of the West Indies, Five Islands Campus (UWI FIC) is inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals for the post of:

PROJECT TECHNICIAN PROJECTS AND PLANNINGUNIT THE OFFICE OF THE CAMPUS REGISTRAR

(Salary range: XCD$32,519.65 – XCD$48,735.33)

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Support the Head of Projects and Planning in the development of projects, including liaising with contractors and suppliers and preparing project documentation such as design briefs and reports.
• Conduct inspections and assessments of spaces and buildings slated for renovation or remodeling, and provide recommendations to the Head of Projects and Planning.
• Assist with project and other procurement processes, including liaising with end-users to confirm requirements for Requests for Proposals, and reviewing estimates, quotations, and invoices.
• Review project documentation, such as drawings, briefs, and proposals, to ensure technical soundness.
• Monitor project progress, including recording meeting minutes and correspondence, tracking agreed variations for budget reconciliation, and conducting quality control site inspections during construction.
• Conduct assessments and audits, and prepare reports and presentations as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Management or a related area.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Management or a related area.

Applicants are required to submit a completed UWI employment application form, curriculum vitae, giving full particulars of qualifications and experience, the names and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organisation) and copies of academic qualifications. These should be sent by electronic mail to fic.employeesuccessdepartment@uwi.eduand addressed to The Manager – Employee Success Department, Office of the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus, Five Islands, St. John’s, Antigua.

The final date for applications is July 31, 2026. Applicants are advised to ask their referees to send reports under confidential cover to the above email address without waiting to be contacted.

The successful candidate will be expected to assume duties in Antigua on September 1, 2026.

The UWI thanks all applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

(268) 484-3900 | www.fiveislands.uwi.edu

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: VACANCY: Project Technician.