Aspire FLP Trainee - Project Controls

Department: Human Resources

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

Chartered in 1983, it is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, Aga Khan University (AKU) provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities:

To provide structured exposure and hands-on learning opportunities to high-potential graduates, enabling them to build core professional skills and experience, and develop readiness for future roles within the institution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Support the preparation and review of Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for mechanical works.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Assist in quantity take-offs and measurement of mechanical services.
• Support project documentation and reporting related to cost planning.
• Collaborate with project engineers and quantity surveyors during estimation activities.
• Verify Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) and contractors' invoices.
• Review measured works against contract documentation and project progress.
• Assist in validating contractor payment requests.
• Liaise with engineers, contractors, and project teams to resolve discrepancies.

Note: All FLP trainees are expected to undertake both operational and routine responsibilities within their assigned departments, in addition to contributing to project-based assignments.

Requirements:

• BS Mechanical Engineering
• 0-1 years of experience in related fields.
• Understanding of construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Basic knowledge of quantity surveying and cost estimation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a project-based environment.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.