Overview
The Mechanical Engineer role is responsible for the integral control and monitoring of construction project implementation, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance, and promoting resilient, safe, and sustainable construction aligned with UNOPS standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage daily construction activities in the area of specialty.
- Monitor construction progress and contractor performance.
- Identify and report potential delays, risks, and cost overruns.
- Review and evaluate contractor payment claims, variation orders, and extension requests.
- Maintain adequate project documentation.
- Represent UNOPS in site meetings and coordination forums.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Enforce UNOPS quality standards and project-specific quality assurance plans.
- Conduct periodic inspections and material/equipment testing.
- Review contractor quality control procedures.
- Prepare and track quality control documentation.
- Provide technical guidance to contractors and field personnel.
- Contribute to the implementation of HSSE management systems.
- Support safety inspections and risk assessments.
- Promote environmental sustainability and 'green building' practices.
- Monitor and report incidents, near misses, and corrective actions.
- Track project progress against work plans and performance targets.
- Prepare detailed weekly and monthly reports.
- Support the preparation of Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) and contract closure documentation.
- Maintain complete site records.
- Participate in project review meetings.
- Support the organization and facilitation of training sessions.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in construction, supervision, or infrastructure project management in the mechanical engineering field.
- Experience in quality control, monitoring, and reporting within construction projects.
- Proficiency in using collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, G-Suite, Autocad, Revit and BIM, etc.) and web-based management systems.
- Desirable: Experience in design, construction, and supervision of healthcare facilities.
- Desirable: Experience working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in developing countries.
- Desirable: Experience in development or humanitarian contexts.
- Desirable: Experience in project documentation, report writing, and technical communication.
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Installations Engineering, or related fields.
- Desirable: Master's degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields.
- Desirable: Recognized national or international professional certification in Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management.
- Desirable: Experience in project management using BIM and Construction Management tools.
- Desirable: Experience in design, supervision, and construction of hospital infrastructure.
