Construction Management Engineer

UNOPS Network

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Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for the role

Functional Responsibilities

The Construction Management Engineer provides technical assistance and expertise with reference to the construction works as well as field coordination, ensuring high quality and consistency of work, for the a/m construction works . The Construction Management Engineer promotes a collaborative, client focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Project Team.The Construction Management will report to the Project Manager.

Functional Responsibilities will include1. General construction

Plan and coordinate work activities with the Project Manager.
Take timely action to prevent potential delays and/or cost overruns that can be avoided. Report and recommend remedial actions regarding potential delays and/or cost overruns to the Project Manager.
Provide supervision of project work progress and quality for on-time project delivery.
Monitor contractor presence on the project site, including Bill of Quantities (BoQ) as per approved contract.
Provide data and information about project work to Project Manager for reporting purposes.
Provide monthly report to the Project Manager detailing all project matters including quality, health and safety, environmental and financial, as well as any issues relating to possible delays, cost overruns, variations and any other matter as agreed with the Project Manager

2. Feasibility study/need assessment

Complete needs assessment, organize preliminary studies and monitor consultants.
Support the review of requests for new construction and rehabilitation works.
Carry out assessments and prepare reports with recommendations for follow up actions.
Assist the Project Manager in redacting the tender dossier, with particular focus to the technical documents (drawings, BoQ, technical specification and standards).

3. Design Management

Assist the Project Manager to outline design requirements (e.g. timeline) to procure design services, including concept, preliminary and final stages where applicable.
Prepare the BoQ for comment and approval by the Project Manager.

Education/Experience/Language requirementsEducation:

Bachelor of Civil Engineering is required
AutoCAD certification is desirable.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience, related to Building & Infrastructure Construction management is required.
Work experience in post-conflict/fragile environments is desirable.
Experience in construction management and reporting is required;
Experience in supervision of rehabilitation works in health , educational, rehabilitation and rule of law facilities is highly desirable;
Strong knowledge of principles and techniques of carrying out infrastructure assessments is required;
Knowledge in management of Quick Impact Project would be an asset;
High proficiency with computers in particular MS Word, MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Outlook, internet, and other programming packages desirable
Some experience in the UN system organizations and/or a developing country is desirable.
Registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council is essential.

Language Requirements:

Full working knowledge of English is essential.
Knowledge of a local language is required.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: ICA (Individual Contract Agreement)
Contract level: L-ICA 8, Local ICA Specialist
Contract duration: Open Ended (Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance