Construction Supervisor

UNOPS Myanmar Infrastructure Unit pursues infrastructure opportunities and implements infrastructure projects in many regions throughout Myanmar. The Construction Supervisors will support a project to design and construct Prison Health Facilities and multiple Rural Health and Primary Healthcare Centres across Myanmar. The construction of health facilities will contribute to Myanmar health vision 2030.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Construction Supervisor will support the day-to-day operations of the construction site. S/he will provide daily updates to the Project Manager and will communicate and coordinate with internal as well as external entities for successful completion of the project.

S/he will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities;

• Maintain attendance full-time on the project site to identify existing problems and suggest appropriate solutions in consultation with the Project Manager.
• Assist in the oversight of the implementation of works for the specific projects and monitoring of progress of works according to contract schedules, specifications and project plans.
• Collect and document information on the contractor’s work force, weather, progress of work and any other related information.
• Undertake measurement of site works in support of contractor payment requests.
• Ensure the strict implementation of quality control standards and procedures on the sites and report regularly to the supervisor.
• Responsible for preparation of progress reports on construction activities and submission of such on a weekly basis to the supervisor.
• Assist in the implementation of Environmental and Health & Safety measures in the project sites.
• Assist in the identification, evaluation, selection and supervision of building contractors for specified project work.
• Monitor and record appropriate field data to validate contractors’ compliance to cross-cutting issues (gender, environment, sustainability, health and safety on site, etc.) as stipulated in the contract and detailed in the construction work programme.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Works will be closely supervised by the Project Manager
•  Report site work progress to the Project Manager on daily basis

• Completion of Secondary education or equivalent is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other related fields relevant to the above duties will be considered a strong asset and may substitute for some of the required years of work experience.  

• Minimum 6 years of working experience in construction supervision for the building construction is required.
• Experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies is an asset.
• Experience in a contracting and/or consulting environment is an advantage.

• Intermediate level in written and spoken English and fluency in Myanmar language is required.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.