Dutystation: Multiple
Functional responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Lead Civil Engineer the Civil Engineer will undertake following tasks/duties in geographically determined area of responsibility:
Construction works supervision
Quality Assurance
Monitoring and progress control
Construction works supervision
Provide expert opinion/advice to the Project Managers and the Lead Civil Engineers on all engineering issues for assigned works.
Conduct needs assessment of the building and structures that are to be reconstructed and provide comprehensive needs assessment reports.
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 Managers and the Lead Civil Engineer and provide inputs 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 are kept according to the valid law for planning and construction (daily logs, quantity books, approvals, act of appointments, tests, attest documentation).
Maintain the cooperation with the construction supervisors, contractors, designers and local authorities.
Ensure the Construction Supervisors provide reports on the activities specified within the valid law for planning and construction.
Ensure respect of Health and Safety procedures on the site and notify the Supervisor of any irregularities immediately after.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Civil Engineer in the agreed timeframe.
Supervise the quality of the construction materials and collected attest documentation.
Verify and contribute to technical specifications of products, apparatus, services and associated quality material
Ensure the contractor provides method statement for works prior commencement and perform 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 covered by the defect notification period.
Conduct needs assessment of the building and structures that are to be reconstructed and provide comprehensive needs assessment reports.
Review and contribute to Contractor’s Quality Health and Safety, Social and Environment plans and ensure its compliance.
Ensure on site works are provided in accordance to all Health and Safety, Social and Environmental requirements, norms, national and international best practices
Hold sites coordination meetings with the contractors, technical supervisors and other stakeholders as necessary and provide minutes of meeting 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.
Provide UNOPS with photographic (before, ongoing, after) and reports including lesson learned.
Assigned civil works / infrastructure projects implemented following the envisaged timeline, budget, in line with national construction legislation and UNOPS norms and standards.
Strong technical contribution to individual project development, including financial aspects.
Reports from meetings and site visits produced within 2 working days.
Provision of photo documentation illustrating the infrastructure activities on the site.
Timely, accurate and worthy contribution for all reports envisaged as standard project reporting.
The effective and successful achievement of results by the Civil Engineer directly impacts on achievement of the projects and consequently reinforces the visibility and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering is required
Work Experience
Minimum two years of relevant professional civil engineering experience is required.
Within relevant experience, minimum of 1 years experience in civil works design and construction, supervision and/or implementation of buildings construction and reconstruction for medium to large scale construction projects is required.
Certifications
Language requirements
Functional competencies
ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION, ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT COPY OF VALID DRIVING LICENSE (B Category)
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