Construction Management Engineer

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Lead infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while driving resilient, safe, and sustainable construction aligned with UNOPS standards.

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.

Role Purpose

The Construction Management Engineer provides technical expertise and oversight in the planning, implementation and supervision of infrastructure construction projects. The Engineer ensures that all works are executed to the required quality standards, within the defined budget, and on schedule. The role encompasses construction supervision, quality management, contract administration, health and safety enforcement, and capacity building, contributing to the delivery of resilient, safe and sustainable infrastructure aligned with UNOPS and donor/partner standards.

Functions / Key Results Expected
Construction Management

Oversee and manage day-to-day site construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, and contractual obligations.
Monitor work progress and contractor performance to ensure timely, cost-effective and high-quality delivery of outputs.
Identify and report potential delays, risks and cost overruns. Recommend and implement approved corrective actions.
Supervise construction works as per contractual provisions, verifying consistency with Bills of Quantity (BoQs) and approved schedules.
Review and assess contractors’ progress payment claims, variation orders, and extension requests for accuracy and compliance.
Maintain proper documentation of project activities, including progress reports, site records, and meeting minutes.
Represent UNOPS (as delegated by supervisor) in site meetings, coordination fora, and stakeholder consultations.
Ensure effective communication and coordination with contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders to address technical and operational issues promptly.
Quality Management

Enforce compliance with UNOPS quality standards and project-specific quality assurance plans.
Conduct regular inspections and testing of materials, equipment and works to ensure conformity with design specifications and quality benchmarks.
Review and verify contractor quality control procedures, inspection reports, and material certifications.
Prepare and monitor quality control documentation, including inspection checklists, test logs, and non-conformance reports.
Provide technical guidance to contractors and field personnel to ensure continuous improvement in construction quality and adherence to specifications
Health, Safety, Social and Environment (HSSE) Management

Lead the implementation of UNOPS HSSE management systems at the project site, ensuring compliance with organizational and local regulations.
Conduct regular safety inspections, toolbox talks, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
Promote environmental sustainability and integrate ‘’green construction’’ practices across project activities.
Ensure contractors’ personnel receive adequate training and supervision on occupational safety, environmental management, and emergency preparedness.
Monitor and report on incidents, near misses and corrective actions, maintaining a culture of accountability and prevention
Monitoring, Reporting and Progress Control

Track project progress against work plans, milestones and performance targets, providing accurate updates to stakeholders.
Dans le cadre du programme "Fonds de Consolidation pour la Paix" (FCP), financé par la KfW, UNOPS met en œuvre des interventions visant à renforcer la paix et la cohésion sociale à travers la réalisation d’infrastructures sociales et de programmes de développement local, notamment dans les domaines de l’agriculture, de la jeunesse, de l’entrepreneuriat et de la prévention de la violence

Ce stage s'inscrit dans le cadre du programme "Fonds de Consolidation pour la Paix" (FCP), financé par la KfW. Il vise à offrir une expérience pratique aux étudiants en génie civil, leur permettant d'appliquer les connaissances théoriques sur le terrain et de contribuer aux activités du projet.

Role Purpose
Le stage a pour objectif de permettre au stagiaire :

De se familiariser avec les méthodes de travail, les normes et les procédures de sécurité en vigueur sur les chantiers de construction.
De participer activement à la planification, l'exécution et le suivi des travaux de génie civil.
D'acquérir de l'expérience dans l'interprétation des plans, des devis et d'autres documents techniques.
De développer ses compétences en communication professionnelle et en travail d'équipe.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Sous la supervision de l'Ingénieur ou du Chef de Projet, le Stagiaire en Génie Civil sera chargé de :

A. Suivi de Chantier et Contrôle Qualité

Assister l'équipe de supervision dans le suivi quotidien des activités sur le chantier.
Vérifier la conformité des travaux exécutés par rapport aux plans et spécifications techniques.
Participer aux essais de matériaux (béton, sols, etc.) et s'assurer du respect des normes de qualité.
Contribuer à la rédaction des rapports journaliers et hebdomadaires d'avancement des travaux.
B. Planification et Documentation

Aider à l'élaboration de schémas, dessins techniques et de plans détaillés à l'aide de logiciels de CAO (ex. : AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
Participer à la mise à jour des documents de projet (métrés, bordereaux de prix, plans d’exécution).
Assister dans l'analyse et l'optimisation des méthodes de construction.
C. Santé, Sécurité et Environnement (SSE)

S'assurer du respect des règles d'hygiène et de sécurité sur le site.
Signaler immédiatement toute non-conformité ou risque potentiel au superviseur.

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 2 years of relevant experience OR
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 0 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 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.
Language Requirements

French: Fluent proficiency level required.

English: Intermediate proficiency level desirable.

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.