Overview
The Associate Construction Management Engineer supports the planning, implementation, and supervision of infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance and construction supervision.
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with design standards, technical specifications, and contractual obligations.
- Conduct quality inspections, verify materials, and supervise safety and environmental standards.
- Support resolution of technical and operational issues.
- Verify contractor progress and prepare/review Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs).
- Review change orders and cost claims.
- Support timely delivery of site progress reports, updates, and construction milestone documentation.
- Coordinate with end-users, contractors, consultants, and local authorities.
- Organize and participate in project meetings, prepare minutes, and follow up on action points.
- Monitor compliance with contractual obligations of the supervising company and construction contractor.
- Monitor progress and report deviations from approved schedules and work plans.
- Provide periodic updates on inspection and testing plans.
- Support inspection and reporting on ongoing works.
- Prepare technical and progress reports.
- Provide operational and logistical support to the project.
- Contribute to contract management and asset management.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, financial data, and correspondence.
- Identify administrative or operational bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.
- Support organization and facilitation of training and learning sessions.
Required Experience
- 2 to 6 years of relevant experience (depending on academic credentials) in building construction, site supervision, or infrastructure project management, or similar fields.
- Experience in quality control, monitoring, and reporting within construction projects.
- Demonstrable proficiency in using collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, G-Suite, etc.) and web-based management systems.
- Experience working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country (desirable).
- Experience in development or humanitarian aid contexts (desirable).
- Experience in project documentation, report writing, and technical communication (desirable).
Qualifications
- Secondary education (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related disciplines, with 2 years of relevant experience.
- Recognized professional certification or membership in a national or international architecture, civil, structural, or construction engineering association (desirable).
