Construction Management Senior Associate 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 and Beshkent.

The Senior Associate Construction Management Engineer supports the implementation and oversight of infrastructure projects through the provision of technical expertise, quality assurance, and effective site management. The incumbent ensures that construction activities are executed according to design specifications, schedule, safety and environmental standards. The role involves close coordination with contractors, design consultants and internal stakeholders to facilitate on-time, on-budget and high-quality delivery of infrastructure works. 

Construction Management and Site Supervision

• Assist in overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring adherence to project specifications, timelines and quality standards.
• Monitor work progress against approved plans and Bills of Quantity (BoQs), reporting potential risks, delays or cost deviations to the supervisor.
• Verify that works comply with contract documents, technical drawings, and applicable safety and environmental standards. 
• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare detailed progress, quality and health, safety, social and environment (HSSE) reports.
• Supervise contractors’ work, assess completed quantities and recommend interim and final payments.
• Review and verify variation orders, ensuring justification, accuracy and compliance with design and budget parameters.
• Support the preparation and implementation of risk assessments, method statements, and HSSE plans, enforcing compliance on-site.
• Lead or participate in site meetings with contractors and relevant stakeholders, maintaining accurate records of discussions, issues and actions.
• Identify and address construction issues proactively, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines. 

Technical Documentation and Quality Assurance

• Assist in coordinating technical documentation, drawings and specifications to meet project and UNOPS standards.
• Contribute to developing and updating work plans and schedules to ensure alignment with time, cost and quality requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including registers for drawings, payments, variations, safety inspections and materials testing.
• Prepare and review technical reports, inspection checklists, site diaries, and contractor correspondence.
• Draft and review Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) based on verified progress and quality benchmarks.
• Support quality management activities by developing inspection and test plans, conducting material checks, and verifying contractor quality control procedures.
• Review and maintain records related to design modifications, variation justifications, and lessons learned.

Monitoring, Reporting and Risk Management

• Prepare regular (weekly and monthly) project progress reports detailing physical and financial performance, safety compliance and risks.
• Maintain updated risk and issue registers, and propose mitigation measures where applicable.
• Track contractor performance against milestones and assist in preparing management summaries for project reviews.
• Support the project manager and procurement team in bid evaluations and preparation of tender documentation when required.
• Provide input for project close-out reports and lessons-learned documentation.

Stakeholder and Team Coordination 

• Maintain effective communication with contractors, suppliers, local authorities, and implementing partners to ensure coordinated project delivery.
• Assist the project manager in guiding and mentoring junior engineers, architects and site personnel.
• Participate in coordination meetings, ensuring timely follow-up on action points.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with community representatives and site visitors, ensuring transparent communication on 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

• Secondary school (or equivalent) with 7 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related disciplines with 3 years of relevant experience is required.

Desired

• A recognized professional certification or membership in a civil, structural or construction engineering association, at the national or international level, is desirable.

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 are required.

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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