Construction Management Engineer (Roster)

Entry Mid Engineering

Overview

Supervise construction work to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

You have:

• A first level university degree in Building/Civil Engineering or related discipline is required.
• A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience as a Building/Civil Engineer is required.
• Knowledge and skills in using AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera are required.
• Proficiency in English and Dari/Pashto are required.
• Knowledge of UNOPS/UN rules and regulations is an advantage.

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-9 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 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-9 contracts.

Background Information - Afghanistan

Afghanistan Established in 1995, UNOPS has been working in Afghanistan to build better lives for girls, boys, men and women living in the country. By offering efficient, professional, and agile services, UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) supports partners' contribution to the humanitarian response and development of the country.

Prior to August 2021, UNOPS AFCO was implementing projects in a range of sectors, including infrastructure, procurement, capacity building to ministries, and environmental protection, among others, on behalf of the Government of Afghanistan and the donor community.

Today, in response to the increased humanitarian needs and partner requests, the UNOPS AFCO portfolio supports humanitarian initiatives and basic human needs, including managing cash for work projects, supporting humanitarian actors, procuring emergency supplies, and administering inter-agency communications and accountability centre for all humanitarian actors in the country.

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Background Information - Job-specific

Under the supervision of the line supervisor, the Construction Management Engineer carries out on-site supervision of work performed by Contractors to ensure the work is carried out as per the requirements stipulated in the contract, ensuring high standard of quality, timely completion, maintaining cost under approved budget, while maintaining transparency and integrity.

Functional Responsibilities

1. Coordination, Delivery and Performance
2. Monitoring and Reporting
3. Personnel management
4. Knowledge Building and Sharing

1. Coordination, Delivery and performance

• Provide support and guidance to the contractor and assists in resolving site problems, as necessary.
• Assist with the development, and subsequent oversight, of AFOC QA/QC plans and protocols
• for construction, construction equipment and materials
• Conduct initial survey queries on sources to materials, ensuring quality and quantity is of economical value to the project.
• Essential knowledge of basic health and safety procedures in the workplace. Carrying out safety tool box meetings, safety inspections and risk assessments. Perform other duties as may be assigned
• Coordinate with the Contractors and suppliers and Inspect all materials delivered to site to ensure they meet the requirements of the specifications. Take corrective actions where the quality of materials delivered to site do not meet the specification requirements. Prepare detailed reports on deliveries made to sites.
• Check, verify and approve the interim payments submitted by the Contractors and submit detailed reports to the line supervisor.
• Perform any other tasks given by the line supervisor.

2. Monitoring and Reporting

• Daily coordination of site work with the contractors and suppliers according to the needs and requirements on site.
• Inspect and report on Contractor’s works in progress ensuring that the Contractor meets the high quality standards expected by UNOPS as per the Contract.
• Check contractors’ and suppliers set out and work, including compliance with Contract specifications and ensure that contractors and suppliers comply with their work plans to complete work within a specified time frame.
• Ensure specific quality standards are constantly met at all levels of construction projects.
• Work with various engineers and design experts for establishing procedures with time limits for the inspection, sampling and testing of works and all other QC/QA requirements
• Essential knowledge of basic health and safety procedures in the workplace. Carrying out safety tool box meetings, safety inspections and risk assessments. Perform other duties as may be assigned
• Attend the project site(s) daily in order to monitor progress of works, identify issues and problems and to provide appropriate solutions through application of sound engineering standards, in consultation with the line supervisor.
• Check all laboratory reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and keep records and report to the Senior Project Manager accordingly.
• Assess and report on the project closing plans, as-built drawings, archiving of cost and progress reports and hand over all related reports to the line supervisor.

3. Personnel Management

• Ensure the establishment of quality procedures including time limits for inspection, sampling

and testing of works and other QC/QA requirements

• Review all standard test forms to be used during laboratory tests, QA testing schedules and procedures and evaluate results as appropriate
• Oversee and manage quality assessment of materials through regular and rigid laboratory

Tests

• Review contractor practices and conventional methodologies and make recommendations where remedial action is required
• Prepare progress reports on construction activities, according to the agreed timeframe of works and submit them to the line supervisor.
• Assess the work activities of contractors, measure completed work and make recommendations to the line supervisor for progress payments to contractors.
• Maintain records systematically, compile periodic reports and any specific reports required by UNOPS standard procedures.
• Evaluate and assess works schedules, programmes, site plans including Construction Environmental Management Plan, Health and Safety Management Plan, Procurement Plan and any other relevant plans in comparison with the schedule baselines and report to the Senior Project Manager accordingly.
• Provide information and assistance to the preparation of high level Technical Reports for projects.

4. Knowledge Building and Sharing

• In consultation with project managers, review technical specifications and recommend
• standard construction specifications for all items of works for their effective use in projects’
• Contribute to the project evaluation process, highlighting challenges associated with the project and feedback into a continuous improvement cycle.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to national/contractor personnel, including advice on good construction and engineering practices, environmental management practices, and appropriate health and safety standards during construction.
• Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for development planning and knowledge building.
• Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice, actively interact with other PMs and the PM community to share case studies, lessons learned, and best practices
• Provide feedback to Practice Leads on policy and supporting guidance, with an aim towards continuous improvement of UNOPS policies

3. Impact and Results

The effective and successful achievement of results by the Construction Management Engineer directly impacts on the development and performance of the project. It confirms UNOPS’ role as a key and trusted partner to the World Bank, and UNOPS’ position as a critical service provider, in all challenging work environments. Given the current political and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, this project would support the urgent repositioning of AFCO and strengthen UNOPS’ presence and visibility in Afghanistan, raising the profile of UNOPS in the global humanitarian context.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

1. Education

• A first level university degree (e.g. bachelor) in Building/Civil Engineering, or related discipline is required (Master degree is an advantage) .

1. Work Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience as a Building/Civil Engineer is required.
• Knowledge and skills in using AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera, (structure design software if any- preferred and is an advantage )
• Knowledge of UNOPS/UN rules and regulations is an advantage.

1. Languages

• Proficiency in English and Dari/Pashto are required.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) 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: Local ICA

Contract level: LICA-9 Contract duration: Ongoing ICA - 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 Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• 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 (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and 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 personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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