Lead Civil Engineer

1. Technical Design and Procurement

2. Construction works supervision

3. Quality Assurance

4. Monitoring and progress controls

5. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

1. Technical Design and Procurement Support 

• Support the Project Manager with the management of the concept design review process.

• Scrutinise Design Briefs for all planned infrastructure activities including; conceptual designs, specifications, standards, budget estimates, timeframes and strategies for execution;

• For all infrastructure activities approved to proceed, and in collaboration with the appropriate service providers, prepare Final Design documentation, including: Scope of Works (SoW), site information, budget, specifications, schedules, Bill of Quantities (BoQ), calculations and construction drawings;

• Submit requisitions and coordinate with the Procurement Unit to complete the procurement process, including: development of relevant tender documents, evaluation of tenders and issuing of works contracts.

2. Construction works supervision

• Provide expert advice to the Project Manager and the site managers on all engineering issues for assigned works. 

• Contribute to development, implementation, monitoring and updating of the project plans and strategies in order to ensure delivery according to the scope, budget and time.

• Provide regular reports to the Project Manager and input for the periodic and final reports to inform donors and the key stakeholders on Project progress.

• Manage contractors and contract execution to ensure delivery according to the scope, budget and time and in compliance with the technical documentation.

• Formulate and/or check and revise Terms of Reference, scope of works and all technical documents/designs in line with national legal framework and UNOPS norms and standards.

• Ensure that documentation on site is kept according to operating procedure for planning and construction (daily logs, quantity books, approvals, act of appointments, tests, attest documentation).

• Maintain cooperation with the construction supervisors, contractors, designers and local authorities.

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures on site and notify site managers immediately of any irregularities.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the PM in the agreed timeframe.

3. Quality Assurance

• Implement quality controls (QC) procedures to ensure all infrastructure activities are correctly initiated, managed, monitored, reported and closed in accordance with UNOPS policies and procedures.

• Supervise the quality of construction materials and collect attested documentation.

• Verify and contribute to technical specifications of products, apparatus, services and associated quality material

• Ensure the contractor provides a method statement for works prior to commencement and performs the quality check of the presented document.

• During the Defect Notification Period (DNP), intervene as required and liaise with the contractor to fix in a timely manner issues that arise and which are covered by the DNP.

4. Monitoring and progress controls

• Review and contribute to the Contractor’s Quality Health and Safety, Social and Environment plans and ensure its compliance with UNOPS standards.

• Ensure on site works are provided in accordance with all Health and Safety, Social and Environmental requirements, norms, national and international best practices  

• Hold site coordination meetings with the contractors, technical supervisors and other stakeholders as necessary and provide minutes of meetings for construction-related meetings.

• Provide Site Visit Reports on Project related activities, specifying work progress and arising issues

• Contribute to development, implementation, monitoring and updating of the Project plans and strategies in order to ensure delivery according to the scope budget and time.

• Liaise with government agencies, partners and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and ensure project objectives are met.

5. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing:

• Assist with capacity building and training in sound engineering practice for national and local government personnel, as well as relevant partners, stakeholders and contractors

• Ensure that lessons learned and challenges are documented throughout the project stages and shared with the Project Manager;

• Ensure final reports and handover reports are completed on time and to the required quality;

• Update and maintain project documentation and filing system;

• Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager;

• Participate in meetings, workshops, and consultations to gather feedback, address concerns, and foster positive relationships.