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***The position is for an upcoming project and the joining of the candidate will be based on the signing of the project and funds availability. The duration of the contract may be from 6 to 9 months***
UNOPS through funding support from donors is in the process of rehabilitation/upgradation/ solarization of infrastructure which involves basic health units/health facilities, schools, and community infrastructure across various districts in Pakistan.
The Associate Civil Engineer will report to the Project Manager based in Islamabad and will oversee/provide technical assistance for the planning, designing, and implementation of these works.
Functional Responsibilities
Technical Assistance
- Study the scope of civil works/minor upgrade works/Infrastructure/solarization works and support the Project Manager in planning, and implementation of these variety of infrastructure activities.
- Provide support in reviewing minor upgrade work plans/drawings presented by the contractor during the planning and procurement phases (design and rehabilitation/ renovation).
- Support the Project Manager in overseeing the construction quality at assigned sites and ensure the work is performed as per specifications by the contractors. Support in the planning of timely delivery of site progress reports, preparation of reports, updating work plans if needed, and keeping track of progress in between reporting moments.
- Coordinate with the end user at the field level and resolve any issues proactively which might arise due to contractors' operation.
- Provide support and guidance to the contractors and assists in resolving site problems, as necessary, incoordination with the Project Manager.
- Attend the project site daily in order to monitor the works as per UNOPS HSSE and Quality Assurance Policies.
- Report technical issues to the Construction Management Engineer/ Project Manager in a timely manner and ensure that the solution is implemented as per technical standards.
- Check and verify the variation orders/claims submitted by the contractor and ensure the claim is accurate and as per the variation order. Ensure all technical inputs and cost estimates are accurate, provided in a timely manner and included in the project proposals and budgets.
Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with end-users, inspect and report on minor upgrade works requirements on all project sites.
- Inspect and report on the Contractor’s works in progress, ensuring that the Contractor meets the high-quality standards expected by UNOPS.
- Check, verify, and approve the interim payments submitted by the Contractor/s and submit detailed reports to the Project Manager.
- Check the Contractor’s setout and works, including compliance with Contract Specifications, and ensure that the contractor complies with their work plans to complete work within the specified timeframe.
Monitoring
- Ensure UNOPS Health, Safety, Social, and Environmental management systems are implemented on-site.
- Closely monitor the progress of works and prepare reports which include details of work done, difficulties and delays in the work, their causes, the proposed remedial measures, and financial status of the works contracts; develop inspection and test plans and update them regularly with the contractor.
- Perform other duties as may be required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.
Minimum Education:
Matriculation/O-Level
Minimum Experience:
6 Years(With secondary education, 6 years of experience in general construction works and/or site supervision is required.)
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