Construction Management Engineer

The project aims to enhance the operational preparedness and effectiveness of law enforcement personnel in Pakistan through the construction of simulation training facilities that replicate real-world urban environments. ​ These facilities will provide immersive, practical training experiences and improve officers' decision-making and tactical skills. ​ The project will be managed by UNOPS and involve collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. 

The simulation training facilities will consist of a mock city, mine garden, classroom, and paintball operations area. ​ The mock city will replicate urban environments with buildings, streets, and public spaces, allowing officers to train in urban operations. ​ The mine garden will simulate real-life minefield scenarios for practical experience in mine detection and disposal. ​ The classroom will serve as the central hub for theoretical instruction, debriefings, and strategy sessions. ​ The paintball operations area will simulate tactical combat scenarios to enhance officers' understanding and strategic planning capabilities. ​

The project will be managed by UNOPS in close coordination with key stakeholders such as the respective Police Departments and Donor. ​ A Project Board will be established to ensure robust internal controls and effective management of the project. ​ The project will also incorporate sustainability measures, gender mainstreaming, and adherence to quality standards.

The Construction Management Engineer provides technical assistance and expertise with reference to the  construction works as well as field coordination, ensuring high quality and consistency of work,  for the a/m construction works . The Construction Management Engineer promotes a collaborative, client focused,  quality and results-oriented approach in the Project Team.

The Construction Management will report to the Project Manager

• Plan and coordinate work activities with the Project Manager. 
• Take timely action to prevent potential delays and/or cost overruns that can be avoided.  Report and recommend remedial actions regarding potential delays and/or cost overruns to  the Project Manager. 
• Provide supervision of project work progress and quality for on-time project delivery. 
• Monitor contractor presence on the project site, including Bill of Quantities (BoQ) as per  approved contract. 
• Provide data and information about project work to Project Manager for reporting purposes. 
• Provide monthly report to the Project Manager detailing all project matters including quality,  health and safety, environmental and financial, as well as any issues relating to possible  delays, cost overruns, variations and any other matter as agreed with the Project Manager

2. Feasibility study/need assessment 

• Complete needs assessment, organize preliminary studies and monitor consultants. 
• Support the review of requests for new construction and rehabilitation works. 
• Carry out assessments and prepare reports with recommendations for follow up actions. 
• Assist the Project Manager in redacting the tender dossier, with particular focus to the  technical documents (drawings, BoQ, technical specification and standards).

3. Design Management 

• Assist the Project Manager to outline design requirements (e.g. timeline) to procure design  services, including concept, preliminary and final stages where applicable. 
• Prepare the BoQ for comment and approval by the Project Manager. 
• Assist the procurement team with technical assistance in preparation of tender documentation and bid analysis where required.

4. Construction supervision 

• As tasked by the Project Manager, supervise construction works and administer works  execution as per the contractual provisions and the design specifications. 
• Ensure quantity/quality control and time schedule consistency. 
• Verify that works are consistent with the project technical specifications and inform promptly  of eventual deviations. 
• Support the overall management of works implementation to ensure construction works are  completed on time, within budget and to quality standards. 
• Provide regular supervision of the project work progress and quality for on time delivery. 
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation of project/contracts related documentations  such as periodic progress reports, site monitoring reports, stakeholder meeting minutes,  engineer’s instructions and variation orders, contractor’s bills review reports, certifications,  client hand-over documents and contracts close-out reports. 
• Ensure UNOPS Health Safety and Environment standards are adopted by the contractors.
• Oversee surveying works, engineering control of the works etc.

5. Knowledge management  

• Assist in providing training and technology transfer to national personnel and contractor’s  personnel and advice on good construction practices, good environmental management  practices, and appropriate health and safety standards during construction 
• Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for  development planning and knowledge building.

Education: 

• Bachelors of Civil Engineering is required
• AutoCAD certification is desirable.

Experience: 

• A minimum of 2 years of experience, related to the Building &  Infrastructure Construction management is required. 
• Work experience in post-conflict/ fragile environments is  desirable. 
• Experience in construction management and reporting is required;  
•  Experience in supervision of rehabilitation works in health ,educational, rehabilitation and  rule of law facilities  is highly desirable;  
•  Strong knowledge of principles and techniques of carrying out infrastructure assessments  required; 
• Knowledge in management of Quick Impact Project would be an asset;  
• High proficiency with computers in particular MS Word, MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Outlook, internet, and other programming packages desirable
• Some experience in the UN system organizations and/or a  developing country is desirable. 
• Registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council is essential.

Language Requirements: 

• Full working knowledge of English is essential. 
• Knowledge of a local language is required.

• Contract type: ICA (Individual Contract Agreement)
• Contract level: L-ICA 8, Local ICA Specialist
• Contract duration: Open Ended (Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.