Construction Management Lead Engineer

Uzbekistan Office currently manages a portfolio of USD 414.7 million contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3) - Good Health and Well-being - implementing the following projects:. The COVID-19 Emergency Response Project (CERP) – Strengthening pandemic resilience by upgrading over 150 Sanitary-Epidemiological Committee facilities. The project encompasses infrastructure improvements and upgrades across 45 national and regional laboratories, procurement of diagnostic and laboratory equipment, establishment of an ICT-based national epidemiological surveillance system, and comprehensive capacity building for medical personnel. Support to Development of Oncology Services Project – Enhancing access to quality cancer care by equipping the new National Oncology Center in Tashkent and 13 regional hospitals with advanced medical, diagnostic, radiological, and ICT equipment. The project also supports establishing a national Cancer Registry and providing specialized training for healthcare professionals. Kashkadarya Healthcare Infrastructure Project – Advancing healthcare reform through feasibility studies, technical designs, and the construction and equipping of two modern multidisciplinary hospitals in Karshi and Beshkent to meet national and international standards. Procurement of medical equipment for the new Multidisciplinary Medical Center in Tashkent Project - Equipping the New Multidisciplinary Medical Center with modern medical and diagnostic equipment and operationalizing it through trained medical staff 

Through these efforts, UNOPS supports Uzbekistan in strengthening its health systems and delivering improved quality of care for its citizens. 

This position is advertised in Tashkent but may be offered in Karshi.

The Construction Management Lead Engineer provides technical leadership across all stages of infrastructure delivery - from planning and design review to supervision, quality assurance and handover. The incumbent oversees engineering teams, contractors and consultants to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, to specification and in compliance with UNOPS’ quality and health, safety, social and environment (HSSE) standards.

Planning and Implementation

• Lead the planning and technical implementation of infrastructure activities in alignment with UNOPS standards and project objectives.
• Conduct and oversee site investigations, including topographic surveys, geotechnical assessments and feasibility studies.
• Review and validate design documentation, drawings, technical specifications and tender dossiers to ensure quality, constructability and compliance with regulations.
• Provide expert technical advice to the project manager and stakeholders on all engineering-related matters.
• Contribute to developing detailed project work plans, identifying dependencies, and defining clear milestones, deliverables and risk mitigation strategies. 

Construction Supervision and Quality Management 

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day supervision of contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with approved designs, contracts and technical specifications.
• Implement and monitor Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) systems and procedures. Conduct inspections and verify construction outputs.
• Ensure consistent application of UNOPS health, safety, social and environment (HSSE) standards across all project sites and immediately address any non-compliance.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of site safety plans, method statements and risk assessments.
• Monitor progress against construction schedules and budgets, proactively identifying risks, delays and potential cost overruns and implementing approved corrective measures.
• Support the project manager in the administration of contracts and ensure adherence to FIDIC or equivalent conditions of contract.
• Facilitate stakeholder and contractor coordination meetings to ensure alignment of plans, progress and resource allocation.

Monitoring, Progress Control and Contract Administration

• Track project implementation against approved work plans, performance targets, and contractual obligations.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify progress and quality. Ensure timely certification of work completed.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including daily site records, inspection reports, test results and photographic evidence.
• Support the preparation and verification of Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), variation orders, extensions of time, and claims.
• Report any deviations from plans and specifications, and propose technical and operational solutions.
• Ensure all contract obligations are documented, monitored and met by contractors, consultants and implementing partners.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare detailed and timely site progress reports, summarizing contractor performance, resource utilization, safety incidents, and mitigation actions.
• Submit monthly and ad-hoc progress reports to the project manager, providing analysis of risks, constraints and opportunities.
• Contribute to project close-out documentation, including handover reports, as-built documentation, and lessons-learned summaries.
• Support HSSE reporting and investigations. Compile incident reports and provide recommendations for preventive actions.

Capacity Building and Team Building 

• Supervise junior engineers, site supervisors and other technical personnel to ensure consistent application of engineering best practices.
• Facilitate learning and capacity-building activities for UNOPS personnel, contractors and local authorities on construction supervision, HSSE and quality management.
• Foster adherence to the UNOPS Code of Conduct on-site, and ensure gender, inclusion, and sustainability principles are embedded in all project activities. 

Knowledge Building and Sharing 

• Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on project management and construction management.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned.
• Conduct research on infrastructure- and project management-related topics and contribute to the drafting of reports, summaries and briefing notes.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related fields with 7 years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 5 years of relevant experience is required.

Desired

• A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in Administration is desired.

Required

• Relevant experience is work in building construction, site supervision or infrastructure project management or similar fields.
• Experience in quality control, monitoring and reporting within construction projects is required.
• Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems is required.A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in Administration is desired.

Desired

• Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
• Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
• Experience in project documentation, report writing and technical communication is desired.

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