Construction Management Engineer

About the role

The Construction Management Engineer provides technical expertise and oversight in the planning, implementation and supervision of infrastructure construction projects. The engineer ensures that all works are carried out to the required quality standards, within the defined budget and on schedule, covering construction supervision, quality management, contract administration, health and safety enforcement and capacity building, in line with UNOPS and donor/partner standards.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site construction activities and contractor performance, and report delays, risks and cost overruns with corrective actions
• Verify works against Bills of Quantity and approved schedules, and review progress payments, variation orders and extension requests
• Enforce quality standards, conduct regular inspections and testing, and maintain quality control documentation
• Lead HSSE management at the site, including safety inspections, toolbox talks, risk assessments and contractor training
• Track progress against milestones, prepare weekly and monthly reports, IPCs and project completion reports, and keep site records
• Support training, knowledge sharing and research on project and construction management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience
• Relevant experience in building construction, site supervision or infrastructure project management
• Experience in quality control, monitoring and reporting within construction projects
• Desired: professional certificate in administration, multicultural or UN system experience in a developing country, development or humanitarian context, and project documentation and technical communication experience

Required skills

• Demonstrable proficiency in collaboration and productivity tools such as MS Office and G-Suite, and web-based management systems