The Estimation and Costing Engineer shall work under the supervision of the Senior Civil Engineer and in close relation with the engineering team working in the Design Management Unit (DMU). The Estimation and Costing Engineer will prepare an up to date unit rate analysis for the items included in the AFCO engineering projects, participate in the designs and technical documentation produced by the design team, and specifically designs and reviews drawings, technical specifications and work methodologies according to applicable standards to ensure most economically efficient design sections and materials are adopted .
She/he will be expected to, but not limited to, perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Functional ResponsibilitiesResponsible for reviewing the drawings and specifications of the projects prepared by the design team, and accordingly creating the final detail or Bill of Quantities (BoQ).
Obtain – in coordination with Procurement Department – material and construction prices for cost estimation, develop and maintain necessary systems to ensure delivery of required cost estimations.
Determine accurate cost estimates for complex Pay-items.
Responsible for creating rates breakdown for each BoQ project item.
Provide Cost Estimates on potential change orders, and changes in scope.
Create and maintain an accurate Cost Estimating database of unit prices for the AFCO design unit.
Update the Cost Estimating Database based on updated rates – materials, machinery and personnel – and the feedback from the companies responsible to implement the AFCO engineering projects.
Perform cost comparisons and advise the most efficient combination of cost.
Based in the Kabul Office, but available to undertake short visits to the projects site for data collection.
Perform any other duty as requested by the Senior Civil Engineer.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or similar field is required. A Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or similar field is preferred.
At least 2 years’ experience as an Estimation and Costing Engineer, for multi -disciplined engineering, construction or construction management companies.
Previous experience working with the UN, particularly UNOPS, is advantageous.
Knowledge of UN/UNOPS rules and regulations preferred.
Have strong computer knowledge on Cost Estimation Spreadsheets, Databases, and Estimating packages.
Understanding of construction, working drawings, and engineering technical specifications and standards.
Good knowledge of the local market rates in the engineering/construction field.
Working knowledge of MS Office applications with advanced MS. Excel skills.
Able and willing to travel to all provinces within Afghanistan, including insecure and volatile areas.
Capable of working both individually and as part of a team to undertake tasks in a fast paced environment.
Ability to overcome challenges and work in difficult work environments/conditions.
Excellent English skills, both written and verbal required.
Background Information UNOPS
UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peace building, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.
A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.
Background Information Afghanistan
With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the Government and people of Afghanistan through delivery of projects and services in line with the government’s national priorities. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency. At present, UNOPS AFCO is implementing a number of projects in a range of sectors including infrastructure (roads, bridges, justice and security, health, and water supply) development, procurement services, HR services, capacity building, and humanitarian protection, amongst others, on behalf of the Government of Afghanistan, the international donor community, and other UN agencies.
The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to the achievement of the development outcomes sought by the Government of Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the reconstruction and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO’s services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve significantly the lives of all Afghans in need
