Lead Construction Management Engineer

Contract

This is a IICA-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as International Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's an external contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about IICA-2 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors, and United Nations organizations. With more than 6,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical, and management knowledge they need, where they need it. By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners at any given time, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results on the ground, often in the most challenging environments.

Project Context This project will support the strengthening of the chain of justice in the island of Sint Maarten by offering UNOPS turn-key services for the construction of a new rule of law facility. The project will be achieved in two phases for an estimated project budget of 40 MUSD.

The first phase (Programming, Design and Procurement) is estimated for a total of 20 months and will contribute to the complete definition of the components for the second phase ( Construction of the rule of Law facility). The project objectives are agreed as follows:

• Design resilient, sustainable and effective Transitional Facilities, which meet national and international human rights standards for prisoners and detainees in Sint Maarten.
• Design resilient, sustainable and effective Long-Term Facilities contributing to strengthening national infrastructure capacity in the correctional sector enabling adequate, safe and humane detention, which facilitates reintegration of offenders back into society.

The UNOPS Panama Multi-Country Office covering Panama, Costa Rica and the Dutch and English Caribbean will open an office on the island of Sint Maarten to ensure close coordination with relevant stakeholders of the justice sector.

The objective of the project is to strengthen Sint Maarten’s national capacities by planning for infrastructure improvements to the correctional infrastructure required to meet the local and international standards that apply to Sint Maarten. The facilities will be designed to enable adequate, safe, and humane detention, which guarantees the protection of human rights and facilitates the prospects for the reintegration of offenders back into society of Sint Maarten. As part of the objectives, UNOPS also plans to assess the existing infrastructure and implement an appropriate transitional solution.The project will also strengthen the capacity of the Partner by transmitting knowledge and skills.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager, the Lead Construction Management Engineer will provide technical services in all infrastructure activities A. Technical Support

• Facilitate the planning and implementation of infrastructure activities
• Assist the Senior Project Manager with monitoring, control and assessment of designs produced by consultants
• Assist the Senior Project Manager with the elaboration of the bidding documents for the construction of the works
• Assist the Senior Project Manager with the evaluations of the offers for the construction of the works

• Liaise with the Procurement Officer to schedule and coordinate all the necessary activities related to the bidding process and offer evaluations

  B. General Construction

• Provide technical assistant to the Senior Project Manager to monitor UNOPS implementation plan including quality, Health, Safety, Social and Environment

• Supervise contractors to manage plan and coordinate daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly activities including monitoring site safety and construction

  C. Monitoring and Progress Controls- Understand the scope of work and specification of each contractor

• Support the Senior Project Manager in the implementation of quality plans for the project to ensure specified quality of work is achieved
• Administer the contracts and supervise project activities to ensure work complies with design and specifications

D. Reporting - Ensure accurate and timely reporting of progress and conditions on site - Prepare and submit to the Senior Project Manager reports of contractor activities, quality control issues, resourcing and scheduling issues, and any other pertinent information as required

E. Knowledge Sharing

• Participate in project evaluation process, highlighting challenges associated with the project and feedback into a continuous improvement cycle
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to national &/ or contractor personnel including advice on good construction practices, environmental management practices and appropriate health and safety

To access the full list of roles and responsibilities, please download the terms of references attached to the announcement.

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

a. Education

• A Master’s degree preferable in civil engineering, construction management, project management, or related field
• A Bachelor’s degree preferable in civil engineering, construction management, or related field in combination with relevant years of experience may be accepted in lieu of Master’s degree.
• Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI) would be an asset

b. Work Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience (or more based on academic merits) in construction management or engineering of complex infrastructure projects is required.
• Experience with infrastructure design and project management is required.
• Experience with infrastructure bidding processes is required.
• Experience with prison projects is an asset.
• Experience in developing countries or post-conflict environments is an asset.
• Experience in small island developing states (SIDS) is an asset.
• Experience working with UNOPS in infrastructure projects is an asset.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is an asset.
• Autocad or other technical proficiency is an asset.

c. Language:

• Fluency in writing, reading, and speaking standard English is required.
• Fluency in Spanish is an asset.
• Fluency in Dutch / Papiamento is an asset.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement

Contract level: IICA 2 Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

This contract is established in the Regular Monthly Contract modality; continuous service provision is required during the contract period; the payments associated with the contract will be processed at the end of each calendar month.

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.

UNOPS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage female candidates to apply.

UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate with special needs upon request.

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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