Construction Management Engineer

Dutystation: Nampula, Mozambique

Functional responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, oversight, advice and guidance on managing all construction works undertaken through the project.

• Provide technical leadership, oversight, advice and guidance on contract management related to the construction works undertaken through the project.

• Assist the Senior Project Manager in planning, coordinating, monitoring, and managing construction activities in accordance with the UNOPS infrastructure implementation plan and the construction work schedule.

• Spearheading the process of creating and consolidating work plans, progress tracking tools and construction contracts; monitor and manage contracts.

• Where required, assist the team members, IPs, and contractors in planning and coordinating monthly, weekly, and daily construction activities, including monitoring site safety and construction quality.

• Undertake periodical review of construction progress and contracts, attend to contract breaches, and interpret and communicate contract terms.

• Identify issues and risks affecting project implementation, the delivery of outputs, and those related to contracts, and keep the Senior Project Manager informed.

• Coordinate with Team Members and IPs for regular meetings to assess issues and risk related to contracts and support the IPs during pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

• Ensure that contractors comply with the applicable Code of Conduct through the construction period.

• Ensure that all parties adhere to agreed communication protocols between contractors/IPs and UNOPS.

• Where required, conduct periodic site visits and local inspections during the construction period to witness the progress and quality of construction works physically.

• Participate in field assessments as needed and when required, including mission reports, technical recommendations, guidance, and construction for cost-effective works.

• Assist in generating regular project reports in accordance to the contractual agreements; maintain updates and progress reports as required by UNOPS standard procedures.

• Advise on good environmental practices and controls during construction and mitigate environmental impacts of the works.

• Review and periodically update the quality management plan and associated documents.

• Support in the preparation of monthly reports and quarterly assurance reports.

• Ensure that IPs enforce fair labour practices/laws by contractors/suppliers

• Provide leadership, capacity building and support to the IPs and Contractors in terms of UNOPS requirements and quality management practices.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or Building Engineering or related field with 5 years experience in Construction/Contract Management

• or a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or Building Engineering with 7 years experience in Construction/Contract Management can substitute in lieu of a Master’s Degree.

• At least 5 years relevant professional experience in Construction and/or Contract Management is required.

• Experience working with UN or other Humanitarian/Development agencies is an advantage.

• Knowledge of UNOPS systems and infrastructure and HSSE requirements is highly desired.

• Experience in infrastructure in developing countries is highly desired.

• Proficiency in Google Suite is desired.

• Working knowledge in Project planning software is an asset.

• Full working knowledge of English language is required.

• Full working knowledge of Portuguese language is required.