Lead Construction Management Engineer

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-10 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 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-10 contracts.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development. UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines. Diversity With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

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

Background information – Lao PDR Country Office

Established in 2017 but with a portfolio tracing back in 2007, UNOPS Lao PDR provides expert support to ensure sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure activities in projects. With funding from various Governments (such as the Russian Federation, Japan, the United States, Korea or Luxembourg) and the Global Fund, UNOPS supports the line Ministries of Lao PDR in the Health, Rule of Law and Tourism sectors.

The UNOPS Lao PDR Office is part of the UNOPS Cambodia Multi-Country Officer (KHMCO), which provides oversight, support and services to UNOPS operations in the country offices. UNOPS KHMCO is in the process of expanding its area of engagement in partnership with different development partners, focusing mainly on a portfolio of projects and programs in the infrastructure and environmental sectors, as well as continuing with the provision of transactional services (HR and Procurement services).

Project Information: The project consists of the rehabilitation of the Mittaphab hospital in Vientiane, capital of Lao PDR. By providing support to the Government, the project will contribute to enhancing the healthcare system of Lao PDR. With the overarching aim of rehabilitating the Mittaphab Hospital to ensure that quality health care to patients can be provided, the project scope consists of: - Coordination with the Ministry of Health and the hospital to validate the feasibility study completed in 2019; - Design, procure and execute the rehabilitation works; - Procurement and installation of medical equipment to properly equip the rehabilitated services; - Design and implementation of a capacity building programme comprising Hospital Management, Hygiene, Waste Management, Infection Prevention and Maintenance Training.

This project is being funded by the Russian Federation, represented by the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Lao PDR with an overall budget of ~13M USD and a duration of 5 years. The client is the Ministry of Health of the Government of Lao PDR and more specifically the Mittaphab Hospital as final user. The project team includes a Senior Project Manager, Project Management Support Officer, Construction Manager, Biomedical Engineers, Procurement Officer and Associate, Project Management Support Associate for the capacity building component, an Admin and Finance Associate and a Driver.

Background Information – Job Specific Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager (PM), the Lead Construction Management Engineer (LCME), provides operational support to contribute to the successful implementation and delivery of activities.The Lead Construction Management Engineer is expected to demonstrate best practices and techniques of 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 management of occupational health & safety as well as environmental management standards on site.

The LCME is responsible for overseeing the project’s assessments and technical design studies and assisting in the preparation of the Implementation Plan. The person will coordinate the day-to-day construction activities, supervising the implementation process of assigned activities, ensuring that the project outputs are capable of meeting the business cases for both UNOPS and the partners.

Functional Responsibilities

The specific tasks might include but will not be limited to:

• Support the development of the Project Implementation Plan;
• Ensure that quality of work packages and deliverables complies with the quality requirements defined in the Implementation Plan;
• Supervise the implementation progress of the project activities ensuring that work packages are being executed properly;
• Participate in the design development phase, including the review of the designs.
• Participate in project tendering process for the rehabilitation works, supply of furniture and equipment, and trainings;
• Take responsibility for supervision of technical staff and consultants assigned to the project, and the assignment and monitoring of duties during the progress of works;
• Take responsibility for day-to-day coordination with the contractors according to the needs and requirements on site;
• Visit the project site in order to monitor progress of works, and to identify existing problems;
• Evaluate and assess works schedules, programmes and reports on Contractor’s works in progress ensuring that the Contractor meets the quality standards expected by UNOPS;
• Check contractors’ and suppliers set out and works, including compliance with contracts specifications and ensures that contractors and suppliers comply with their work plans to complete work with specified time frame;
• Assess and verify the work activities of contractor/s, measure completed work and make recommendations regarding interim payments to the Senior Project Manager;
• Verify and advise on the acceptance of goods, services or works delivered by suppliers and contractors; Identify, and anticipate in a timely manner, potential risks and issues and advise mitigating measures to the Senior Project Management;
• Support controlling project and work packages changes;
• Check all laboratory reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and keeps records and report to the Project Manager accordingly;
• Coordinate periodic review and reporting of the project environmental and social safeguards and health and safety instruments and measures;
• Provide support and guidance to the contractor and assist in resolving site problems, as necessary;
• Provide appropriate solutions through application of sound engineering standards in consultation with the Senior Project Manager;
• Take responsibility for the preparation and verification of a database for the available materials shipped to the project, schedules of labor force, and monitoring of quality of such during the progress of works;
• Assess and report on the project closing plans, archiving of cost and progress report and hand over all related reports to the Senior Project Manager;

• Perform other related duties as required from Senior Project Manager.

  Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of progress and conditions on site through daily site records;

• Take responsibility for preparation of progress reports on construction activities, according to the agreed timeframe of works and submission of such to the Senior Project Manager;
• Maintain records, compile periodic reports and any specific reports required by UNOPS standard procedures;
• Assist the Senior Project Manager in the preparation of reports summarizing progress of projects activities, quality control, health & safety, environmental, resourcing and scheduling, and any other relevant issues;
• Support QA and HSE reporting and investigations and provide information for monthly QA and HSE reporting.

Knowledge Management

• 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.

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.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education - An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or in a relevant area is required. - A university degree (Bachelor's degree level) with a combination of 2 years of relevant professional experience as a construction management engineer may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Certifications- Certification in Project Management (PRINCE2, PMI, etc.) is desirable.

Experience - A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in construction supervision/management. - Experience in on-site construction of buildings or construction supervision of building works is an asset. - Experience in writing reports, preparing technical design studies, and writing technical documents is strongly desirable. - Experience in contract management will be an advantage. - Experience in the rehabilitation of hospitals and/or health facilities will be an advantage - Knowledge and skills in using AutoCAD will be an advantage. - Proficient in MS Project and Schedule Analysis is an asset - Experience of successfully working with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments and development partners is an asset.

Language Requirements - Fluency in English is desired.

Contract type, level and duration

• Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA)
• Contract level: LICA 10 / ICS 10
• Contract duration: On-going and subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance

• Duty station: Vientiane, Lao PDR. Vientiane is a family duty station.

  This is a local position, so only Laotian nationality is eligible to apply. 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.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• 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
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

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.