Associate Construction Management Engineer At UNOPS · South Pemba, Tanzania

About the job

Application period 10-Oct-2023 to 24-Oct-2023

Functional Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring/management of on-site construction as listed below:

S/he will support in the planning and coordinating work activities with the Project Manager;
Contribute to take timely action to prevent potential delays and/or cost overruns that can be avoided;
Provide guidance for on-time project delivery;
Monitoring contractor presence on the project site, including Bill of Quantities (BoQ) as per approved contract;
As tasked by the Project Manager, supervise construction works and administer works execution as per the contractual provisions and the design specifications;
Verify that works are consistent with the project technical specifications and inform promptly of eventual deviations;
Contribute to regular supervision of the project work progress and quality for on time delivery;
Prepare project process reports;
Provides support and guidance to the contractor and assists in resolving site problems, as necessary;
Assesses the work activities of contractor/s, measures completed work and makes recommendations to the Project Manager for progress and interim payments to contractors;
Oversee quality control and health and safety matters on site & ensure that behavioral expectations are met and are in compliance with COVID-19 pandemic guidelines.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education

Secondary education is required.
A bachelor's degree preferably in civil engineering/construction management or a related area is an asset.

Experience

Minimum of six years of relevant working experience in civil engineering and construction is required.
Bachelor's degree may substitute for some years of experience.
Two (2) years experience in Quality Control is required.
Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation is desired.
Experience in Reporting is desired.
Experience in Quality Management Systems will be an added advantage

Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required and Swahili is desirable.
Knowledge of a second UN working language is desirable.

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Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Posted on Oct 10, 2023.

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