Associate Civil Engineer, Multiple positions

Job Description

The Associate Civil Engineer will work under the guidance and of the Project Manager and direct supervision of the Lead Engineer to monitor the work implemented by contractors and by direct implementation. The incumbent is also expected to support and undertake provision of design inputs for project components, participate in gathering/verification of design data as requested by the Lead Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under direct supervision and overall guidance of the Lead Engineer and Project Manager, the Associate Civil Engineer is required to perform the following specific duties and responsibilities ensuring their effectiveness, transparency and integrity:

Responsible for day to day coordination with the contractors and suppliers according to the needs and requirements on site.

Inspects and reports on Contractor’s works in progress ensuring that the Contractor meets the high quality standards expected by UNOPS.

Checks Contractor’s set out and works, including compliance with Contract Specifications and ensures that contractors comply with their work plans to complete work within specified time frame.

Provides support and guidance to the contractor and assists in resolving site problems, as necessary.

Attends daily the project site(s) in order to monitor progress of works, checks and ensure quality assurance plans are carried out by the contractors, identifies the existing problems and provides appropriate solutions through application of sound engineering standards in consultation with the Lead Engineer/ Project Manager.

Responsible for preparation of progress reports on construction activities, according to the agreed timeframe of works and submission of such on a weekly basis to the Lead Engineer / Project Manager.

Responsible for supervision of technical staff and consultants including labour-based activities assigned to the project, and the assignment and monitoring of duties during the progress of works.

Responsible for the preparation and verification of a database for the available materials shipped to the project, schedules of labor force, and monitoring of quality of such during the progress of works.

Assesses the work activities of contractor/s, measures completed work and makes recommendations to designated UNOPS project managers for progress payments to contractors.

Maintain records; compile periodic reports and any specific reports required by UNOPS standard procedures.

Coordinates between Contractor/s and UNOPS including daily, weekly and monthly reporting of project performance issues.

Evaluates and assesses works schedules and programmes, including the comparison with the schedule baselines and reports to the Lead Engineer and Project Manager accordingly.

Checks all laboratory reports, operation and maintenance manuals, and keeps records and reports to the Lead Engineer /Project Manager accordingly.

Checks, verifies and recommends approval of interim payments submitted by the Contractor/s and submits detailed reports to the Lead Engineer/ Project Manager.

Assesses and reports on the project closing plans, archiving of cost and progress report and hands over all related reports to the Lead Engineer /Project Manager.

Carries out mandatory site inspections (risk assessments, HSSE inspections etc) and supports community and site stakeholders engagements.

Ensure integration of gender issues in construction management of project sites for both community workforce and contractors.

Performs other related duties as required from the Lead Engineer /Project Manager.

Core Values and Principles:

Understand and respect UNOPS sustainability principles:

Look for ways to embed UNOPS sustainability principles in day to day project management.

Seek opportunities to champion gender equality at the workplace.

Champion and communicate project’s sustainability aspects with key stakeholders.

Understand and Respect National ownership and capacity:

Understand the principles of the Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness and mainstream them into the project plans.

Seek opportunities to recruit qualified local staff.

Look for ways to build capacity of local counterparts.

Partnerships and Coordination:

Understand the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and UNOPS, the project’s place in the UN system.

Strive to build strong partnerships and effective coordination among relevant project actors (e.g. United Nations, governments, and non-governmental organizations or other relevant partners.

Accountability for results and the use of resources:

The project management processes are designed to deliver maximum accountability, transparency and results. If a project or processes is not in line with this, it is the responsibility of the PM to raise the issue to a supervisor.

Excellence:

Contribute to innovation and the adaptation of best practice standards of sustainability and quality.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Completion of secondary school is required.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering from an accredited university will be an added advantage and will be accepted in lieu of the respective years of experience.

Experience

At least six years of relevant working experience in Civil & Structural Engineering Design is required.

At least (one) 1 year field experience is required.

Experience working on construction sites in remote rural areas is desired.

Experience supervising construction teams is an added advantage.

Experience using Autocad, Autocad Civil 3D, CADS RCs is desired.

Good team player and positive attitude is desired.

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