Lead Construction Management Engineer
Engineering Jobs
- UNOPS - United Nations Office…
- Expires 21 Dec 2020
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Purpose and Scope of Assignment
The Lead Construction Management Engineer will work directly under the Community Infrastructure Project Manager’s supervision to effectively manage the project implementation team and the different field operations. S/he will be expected to maintain and strengthen relationships with key government counterparts at different levels, as well as relevant UN agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Activity Planning
Provide the Project Manager (PM), with coherent work plans (weekly, monthly and semester wise) for each infrastructure component;
At each milestone and project review stages, review progress with the teams and adjust activity plans to mitigate delays and changes;
Assist the Project Manager in managing the different field teams through the organization of regular periodic meetings, technical guidance on implementation, government and community engagement;
Report to the Project Manager any issues on the established work plans;
Provide guidance on UNOPS sustainable infrastructure approach to the field teams.
Project Execution:
Ensure work plans are followed at the field level. Set up a management system for tracking performance and making staff accountable for their outputs;
Alongside the PM and the Field Team, the Lead Construction Management Engineer will ensure that the planned activities are conducted in time and provide leadership to all field operations;
Escalate to the PM any risks, issues and provide solutions from the ground. The Lead Construction Management Engineer will be solution focused and team oriented in order to rally both the UNOPS project support team with the Field Implementation Teams;
Tasks, objectives, and work plans will be made clear to the Field teams;
It is the Lead Construction Management Engineer’s responsibility to ensure that the Field teams follow their work plans and deliver accordingly;
Ensure that the implementation of community infrastructure (including contracting of labor, procurement of goods, development of designs, etc.) is in accordance with UNOPS Rules and Regulations;
Provide technical leadership for the implementation of works in different sectors;
Lead the utilization of Operational Advances on the field and their correct utilization according to UNOPS rules;
Lead and oversee successful procurement processes for all construction processes, specifically as it relates to shopping processes for small field offices supplies, construction tools, etc.;
Oversee implementation of construction as per design approved by the Design Review Team and lead the interaction for any potential design changes in accordance with UNOPS Design Planning Manual;
Ensure the strict compliance with all UNOPS Health Safety Social & Environment policies for all works implemented and act as lead resource on the field;
Provide leadership, mentorship and build capacity of the project team including engineers and interns.
Project Control:
Monitor all project activities in relation to the respective project work plans and take corrective action, when necessary, to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of project outputs;
Maintain and contribute to the project communication system to facilitate the dissemination of information and reports to all key stakeholders;
Participate in the preparation and monitoring of project progress and other reports (including risk logs, issues log, lessons learned, etc.);
Ensure all supporting documents are collected from the field to support requests for payment, OA (Operational Advance) and reconciliation, etc.;
Ensure daily labor are contracted following UNOPS rules.
Other
Represent the PM and UNOPS at coordination meetings, community groups and meetings as delegated, especially in relation to the community infrastructure implementation progress and challenges faced.
Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related fields is required;
Advanced University degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related fields will be an added advantage.
At least seven (7) years of working experience in team management in remote areas is required. This position is a field based position and requires a dynamic approach to work, the candidate must be outgoing and ready to tackle challenges on the field;
Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing infrastructure works with a labor intensive approach in different sectors is required;
Experience with UNOPS Procurement Regulations and Rules is an added advantage;
Experience with UNOPS is an asset.
Experience in managing/supervising construction activities with community infrastructures preferably in schools, health facilities, roads, bridges, markets, etc. is an asset.
