Overview
This role supports the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of construction projects, combining technical site supervision with construction management support functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day coordination with contractors and suppliers on site activities.
- Inspect and report on works in progress to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Verify contractor set-out, materials, and workmanship.
- Identify site issues and support their resolution.
- Monitor progress of works against approved schedules and work plans.
- Assist in the preparation of weekly and periodic progress reports.
- Maintain records of site activities, materials, and labour.
- Support preparation of inspection and field visit reports.
- Measure completed works and verify contractor progress.
- Review Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) and related documentation.
- Assist in reviewing variation orders and contractor claims.
- Support tracking of contractor performance against contractual requirements.
- Coordinate between contractors and UNOPS project teams.
- Participate in project meetings and assist in preparing minutes and tracking action points.
- Assist in project administration, procurement, and logistics activities.
- Track materials, material approvals, and records.
- Maintain organized records in line with UNOPS procedures and standards.
- Support project close-out activities, including inspections and handover processes.
- Archive technical, financial, and progress documentation.
- Contribute to preparation of project completion reports.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and lessons learned from project implementation.
- Support preparation of technical documentation and summaries.
- Participate in internal learning and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Required Experience
- Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related disciplines with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
- Experience in reviewing contractor payments (IPCs) or supporting contract management processes is desired.
- Experience in Auto Cad, Revit, Etabs is desired.
- Experience in site supervision, construction monitoring, or quality control is desired.
- A minimum of (2) years of experience in using Microsoft Project or Primavera is desired.
Qualifications
- A High school diploma.
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline combined will substitute for some of the years of experience.
- Membership or certification in a recognized engineering or construction-related professional body is an asset.
