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Lead Construction Engineer

amman - jordan

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: amman - jordan
  • Grade: Mid level - LICA-10, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Architecture, Building and Property Management
    • Infrastructure and Urban-Rural development
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Job categories Engineering
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5106/28896
Department/office MR, JRSCO, Jerusalem
Duty station Amman - Jordan with site visits to projects’ location, Jordan
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-10
Duration One year, with the possibility of extension
Application period 17-Sep-2024 to 24-Sep-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities


  • To review and approve the steel structural package of the design for infrastructure projects;
  • To review and approve the master plan, structures and facilities, including relevant structural calculations, models, charts and graphs, in compliance to the agreed infrastructure plans; 
  • To review and approve the construction drawings and design specifications including use of computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes;
  • To review and approve configurations of the basic steel structural components of warehouses and civil structures; 
  • To review the loads, pressures, stresses and strains for each component considering the strength of various materials, for structural designs, BoQ, and others as relevant;
  • To monitor and inspect off-site and on-site work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and UNOPS standards;
  • To liaise and coordinate with other designers, including infrastructure networks during the preparation of designs that fit with the UNOPS standard concepts of construction;
  • To review prepared design packages and to ensure that they are in line with the UNOPS “Design Planning Manual for Buildings”;
  • In agreement with the Project Manager and the Regional Infrastructure Advisor;  to support with the submission of the prepared design packages to UNOPS HQ for internal review and approval; also support with the design review process and with addressing the comments received by the Peer Reviewers;
  • To provide a high level of technical supervision  during implementation, including inspection for material, quality, Health and safety ..etc. ;
  • To assume technical responsibility for the preparation of technical assessments, quality plans, scheme programmes and design work, cost estimates, bills of quantities and review of bid documentations; as well as supervision during construction;
  • To provide required technical advice, input and documentation for internal, organizational, partners and stakeholders’ reports;
  • To assist the Project Managers in the planning, organization and monitoring of site investigations, surveys, structural site inspections and assessments, and preparation of assessment for associated reports;
  • To conduct Structural Integrity Assessment for existing structures and to check whether they are fit to withstand the service conditions safely;
  • Whenever needed, to examine structures at risk and advise on how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure; 
  • To support in the implementation of Health, Safety, Social and Environmental measures at the project sites;
  • To approve works and invoices submitted by the design consultant as well as the contractor during design and implementation phases;
  • To approve handing over certificates for the design consultant as well as the contractor after completion of works for design and construction phases.


Impact and Results:
The lead Construction Engineer will have an impact on the efficiency and delivery of the master plan and infrastructure designs, steel structure designs, construction of the steel warehouses. The Lead Construction Engineer shall have active engagement during the inception, design, construction  and procurement stage of the project. The impact can be explained in terms of high-quality design submissions, timely development of structural drawings and reporting. Besides improvement will be achieved in the internal review of design documents prior to submission to IPMG and Partners through effective coordination among design specialists and retainers.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:
  • Advanced university Degree (Master or equivalent), preferably in Civil, Structural or Infrastructural Engineering
  • A First level university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in relevant discipline combined with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree
  • A professional registration license (Professional Civil/Structural Engineer) is required.

Certification: Professional License Registration as a civil or structural engineer is required.


Experience:
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing structural engineer in design is required
  • Good command and skills in AutoCAD are considered as asset 
  • Knowledge of Structural Design Softwares is an asset
  • Strong computer skills and advanced working knowledge of google forms are considered an asset
  • Project Management knowledge & skills are an asset
  • Experience working in Engineering and/or Construction Management is an added advantag.
Language Requirements:
  • Fluency in English and Arabic is required.




This vacancy is now closed.