Lead Construction Management Engineer

1. Construction Management

2. Contract Management

3. Team Management

4. Reporting

5. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

1. Construction Management

• Works closely with the Project Manager and supports monitoring UNOPS implementation plans including Quality, Health & Safety and Environment. 

• Provide technical leadership, oversight, advice and guidance on all infrastructure activities and work undertaken through the project. 

• Implement latest project management principles in order that assigned projects are successfully delivered on time. 

• Close monitoring and supervision of all the sub-engineers and their assigned projects to be undertaken ensuring engineering accuracy of construction activities

• Advise on good environmental practices and controls during construction and mitigate environmental impacts of the works.

• Participates in field assessments as needed and when required; mission reports, technical recommendations, guidance and construction for cost effective works.

• Where required, assist the Contractor 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.

• Identify and solve construction issues in a timely fashion, keeping project manager and engineering staff informed

• Liaise with, and provide support to construction sites within the country, as required.

• Promote a collaborative, client focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Project Team.

• Assist in generating regular project reports in accordance to the contractual agreements; maintain updates and progress reports as required by UNOPS standard procedures.

• Attends coordination meetings, when required.

2. Contract Management

• Reviews and is familiar with all ongoing Construction Contracts related to the implementation of Infrastructure Works under the project.

• Monitors progress of Works against the Programme (schedule) and proactively identifies risks and slippages in the schedule.

• Acts as Employers Representatives Assistant to issue Notices, Instructions and perform general contract management according to the Conditions of Contract.

3. Team Management

• Facilitate the engagement and provision of high-quality results and services of the team supervised through effective work planning, performance management, coaching, and promotion of learning and development.

• Provide oversight, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices.

4. Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of progress and conditions on site through daily site record.

• Prepare and submit to the Project Manager a monthly (or as requested) report within 5 days of month-end, summarizing progress of contractor activities, quality control issues, resourcing and scheduling issues, and any other pertinent facts as required.

• Produce any appropriate documentation identified by the Project Manager in a professional and accurate manner.

5. Knowledge building and Knowledge Sharing

• Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for personnel on design related topics if and when required.

• Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice by synthesizing lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices in design of building infrastructure.

• Collect feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize productively.

IMPACT ON RESULT

The effective and successful achievement of results by the LCME directly affects the overall efficiency of the individual team’s provision of construction activities, impacting the team’s capacity to efficiently and effectively service the operational needs of the project. Timely and accountable delivery of services, ensures client satisfaction and promotes the image and credibility of the project team and office as an effective service provider in project services and management. This enhances UNOPS’ competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services in the country/region served.

• Advanced university degree is required, preferably in construction management, engineering, or relevant fields.

• Bachelor degree in combination with an additional 2 years’ of relevant work experience can be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in construction management is required.

• Experience with FIDIC based Construction Contract management is required

• Experiences in developing countries and/or in conflict areas would be an asset.

• Experience in working in reconstruction, including Housing and Shelter projects, in post disaster settings and/or Community projects would be an asset.

• Experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/ Development agencies is desirable

• Proficiency in computers is required and experience in Project planning software (MS Project) is an asset.

Language requirements:
Fluency in English and Romanian is required.