Construction Management Engineer

Duty Station(s)

Bunia

Posting End Date

17-Feb-2026

Duration

Ongoing

Role Purpose
The Construction Management Engineer provides end-to-end technical leadership across construction delivery - from site supervision through testing and commissioning. The role ensures works are delivered safely, on time, within scope and budget, and in full compliance with approved designs, specifications, contracts, and health, safety, social and environment (HSSE) standards while strengthening partner, contractor and team capacity.

Functions / Key Results Expected
Construction Supervision and Commissioning

Lead day-to-day site supervision across civil, mechanical, electrical and associated works (e.g. treatment/process units, pump houses, pipelines, tanks, buildings, solar PV/ off-grid systems, etc.).
Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantity (BoQs), method statements and schedules. Flag deviations and drive timely corrective actions.
Plan, coordinate and witness Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)/ Site Acceptance Test (SAT), testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning. Coordinate Operations & Maintenance (O&M) training and handover.
Contract and Quality Assurance

Apply Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) procedures. Manage non-conformities and closeout actions.
Review contractor progress, claims, variations and Extensions of Time (EoTs). Prepare quantity checks and recommendations for interim payments.
Maintain complete technical and contract files, including Requests for Information (RFIs), instructions, minutes, registers, and change logs.
HSSE and Compliance

Enforce UNOPS and site-specific HSSE requirements and plans. Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments and incident reporting.
Embed sustainability, gender, inclusion and decent work practices throughout delivery. Ensure contractors’ Code of Conduct compliance.
Monitoring, Reporting and Control

Track schedule, cost, scope, risk and quality. Maintain dashboards, diaries and photographic evidence.
Produce weekly/ monthly site reports, commissioning reports, and inputs to assurance reviews and audits.
Keep risk, issue and lessons-learned registers current. Support project close-out documentation.

Skills

Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Data Analysis, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Project Management.

Education Requirements
Required

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related fields with 4 years of relevant experience OR
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
Desired

A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in Administration is desired.
Experience Requirements
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.
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.
Language Requirements

French, Fluent.

Desired:

English, Intermediate.

Opportunities for learning and growth

Commitment to Excellence: Our support extends to all personnel at every level of the organization.
Ongoing Development: We provide ongoing opportunities to help our people learn, develop, and excel at their jobs.
State-of-the-Art Learning: Access a wide range of learning through our blended learning programmes, covering Leadership development and Personal and professional development.
Key Credentials: Opportunities to benefit from Internationally recognized technical certifications and Membership to professional associations in various areas.
Internal Culture: We foster an environment that encourages and supports knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Together, we build the future UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are proud of our people. The UNOPS family brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries, our workforce is rich in diversity and culture – with inclusion at its core. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal demands and offer several flexible working options.