Construction Management Engineer

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-8 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-8 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS Bangladesh has signed a project agreement to provide PSA plants and plant rooms at 29 hospital sites in Bangladesh with Global Fund support. The Project shall involve the provision of emergency procurement support to strengthen the oxygen therapy capacity in Bangladesh. Under this project, UNOPS will procure and install PSA plants at 29 hospitals across Bangladesh. This project is a part of the Bangladesh COVID-19 response plan of the Government of Bangladesh. Negotiations are at the final stage to extend the scope of the project to include the construction of plant rooms at these 29 locations by UNOPS.

The Construction Management Engineer is a member of the infrastructure and engineering supervision team of the Project. Under the direct supervision of the Infrastructure and Project Management Manager, the Construction Management Engineer coordinates the day-to-day construction activities across all projects under the engagement, in coordination with relevant team members. The Construction Management Engineer demonstrates to engineering teams best practices and techniques of key technical and construction management work areas, extensive practical experience in performing practical construction activities and supervising works in compliance with quality assurance and quality control requirements, and extensive skills in the mobilisation and management of labours, occupational health and safety as well as environmental management standards on site. The Construction Management Engineer will be based in Dhaka and is expected to travel across all project sites, as required.

Functional Responsibilities

1. Coordination, delivery and performance

• Assist the Infrastructure and Project Management Manager to manage, plan and coordinate monthly, weekly and daily construction activities, including monitoring site safety and construction quality.
• Participate in construction approval and inspection activities, liaising closely with engineering and Quality Assurance (QA) personnel and ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) measures are implemented within construction activities.
• Support the infrastructure and Project Management Manager to ensure the overall and timely delivery of the project activities.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers in inspecting all materials delivered to the project, ensuring they meet the specification requirements and take corrective action where the quality of materials delivered does not meet these specification requirements; prepare detailed reports on deliveries made to sites.
• Work with contractors on ensuring HSSE protocols and measures are implemented and standards are met.
• Work with quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) engineers in ensuring site works are delivered to and complying with UNOPS quality standards.
• Manage and certify contractor payments for approval

2. Monitoring and reporting

• Assist to monitor UNOPS’ quality, health, safety and environmental management systems.
• Check drawings, specifications, and other construction design documents to ensure accuracy and soundness of design.
• Monitor all project activities in relation to the respective project work plans and propose corrective action, when necessary, to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of project outputs.
• Monitor contractors’ onsite work to ensure delivery is maintained at the required level to meet project quality, time and cost targets.
• Maintain accurate measurement of the completed works for payments, keep appropriate records for all contracts.
• Organize regular site meetings with staff and contractors and prepare progress reports for the Head of Project.
• Collect and document site information in relation to contractor’s work including information on the contractor’s workforce, labor, weather, progress of work and any other related information.
• Prepare project progress reports and project briefs.
• Prepare and manage project documentation systematically, especially assuring the tidiness of the contractors’ site registers.
• Assist in the hand-over and closing of the project.
• Hold ownership to UNOPS’ Asset at the construction site.

3. Personnel management

• Support the community liaison officers and contractors to mobilize laborers in line with project requirements, manage labor works, keep the record of the number of laborers employed under each specific contract.

4. Knowledge building and sharing

• Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge building.
• Actively interact with other Engineers and the Engineering community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice on the Knowledge System.
• Collaborate with technical team members including but not limited to architects, engineers, project managers and quantity surveyors.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)

• A first-level university degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field is required.
• A professional certificate in Civil Engineering or a relevant field and/or an advanced university degree (e.g. Masters) will be an advantage.

b. Work Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of field work experience in the field of construction, preferably in building construction, and proven experience in the supervision of multiple construction sites is required.
• 5 years experience in Civil Engineering is highly desirable
• Proven experience of project implementation in close collaboration with government authorities and community organizations is an asset.
• Knowledge of UNOPS/UN rules and regulations is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based office software packages (Google Suite), MS Office programs, MS Project, AutoCAD and engineering systems is highly valued.

Language:

• Fluency in English and Bangla is required

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement Contract level: LICA 8 (NOA Equivalent) Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and it is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or disability.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources.

Working with us We are proud of our people. With a wealth of knowledge and skills in various disciplines – engineering, finance, human resources, ICT, leadership, project management, procurement, and more – they help tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time. Their work around the world supports progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

At UNOPS, we offer a range of short- and long-term opportunities in various environments and duty stations – from Denmark and Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland, Myanmar, Senegal, Uganda, and many more.

Diversity With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labor force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to maintain our gender-balanced workplace. We encourage qualified underrepresented groups as per UNOPS Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy to apply for our vacancies.

Work life harmonization UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

UNOPS offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel in their careers, including flexible working hours for work-life balance, maternity leave, childcare facilities, and career coaching. UNOPS ensures a safe and inclusive working environment for women and men through field security training and measures to provide secure working arrangements on-site and in the office.