Construction Project Manager/Engineer
Erbil
- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location: Erbil
- Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Administrative support
- Architecture, Building and Property Management
- Crisis Prevention and RecoveryManagement
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure the assessment of targeted sites in liberated areas where/when applicable including physical assessment and/or desk-review of reports of conducted assessments.
- Provide input and support the preparation and/or finalization of site-assessment reports that inform further procurement activities.
- Executing the planning, design and implementation of infrastructure and building projects in accordance with FFS processes and ensuring adherence to UNDP policies and procedures.
- Undertake site visits to project sites within the country, and conduct data collection, technical assessments of buildings and infrastructure if required, according to specific requirements and identified needs.
- Ensure the development of project feasibilities studies, analyzing pros and cons, benefits, budgets, risks and constraints, recommending best options and solutions.
- Support the development of concept, preliminary or detailed designs (preparing, writing and assembling drawings, schematics, masterplans, design calculations and reports, technical specifications) and requiring a detailed knowledge of the international (and local) standards and codes.
- Contribute the development of project budgets or preliminary and detailed costs estimations to implement civil, structural, electrical, mechanical systems within the projects.
- Preparation of Specification documents, Project Proposal Documents, Scope of Works, and any similar documents in collaboration with the team
- Prepare technical documentation as regard to bidding processes, for construction or design services, inclusive of evaluation methodologies and reports.
- Manage the process and coordinate with design service companies for quality deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance that support a successful construction procurement process.
- Follow-up with contractors and national engineers overseeing the rehabilitation civil, electrical and mechanical works at site, where/when possible, ensuring that the preparation and execution of the works are in accordance with the approved bill(s) of quantities and within the established time frame.
- Conduct regular site visits in conjunction with line directorates and end-users to identify any issues and take corrective action where necessary.
- Support FFS project team in developing and verifying the Variation Orders VO (if any).
- Conduct construction inspection, including inspection of materials, equipment’s to be installed
- Prepare project bi-weekly reporting on activities and provide outcome-level inputs to programme quarterly reports.
- Advise the UNDP Service Centre with project contracting requirements.
- Check and certify the progress/completion of works presented by the contractor.
- Undertake field visits to ensure compliance and timely execution of the planned projects.
- Collaboration and coordination with other UN agencies, government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations on engineering issues.
- Participation in the professional engineering community remaining abreast of latest development and professional norms, standards, tools and methodologies;
- Contributes to capacity development to enhance the enabling environment for greater national ownership of stabilization activities.
Competencies
Required Skills and Experience
- Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering, architecture, or related field that is internationally recognized; or a bachelor degree with 2 additional qualifying years may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree
- 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in engineering, including demonstrated experience in building construction and civil works project management
- Experience in handling of tender documents for sizeable engineering works, including technical inputs/specifications for the procurement of services using the conditions of international lending/funding agencies
- Experience with UN or international organization working in crisis-affected countries will be an asset
- Experience in project management is an asset
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Knowledge of Arabic an asset
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