Project Specialist - Construction Engineering (80% part-time, NPSA-10) [Open to all applicants]

Overview

The Project Specialist - Construction Engineering will manage and oversee infrastructure activities, providing technical expertise to ensure projects meet quality standards within time and cost constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage implementation of infrastructure activities.
• Provide technical expertise and quality assurance for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Review and approve technical designs and Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Supervise consultants and construction works on-site.
• Review and fine-tune Terms of Reference (ToRs) and Scopes of Work (SoWs) for engineering services.
• Support preparation of tender documentation and procurement processes.
• Monitor progress and risks in infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical expert advice and guidance to stakeholders.
• Supervise the work of engaged advisors, project staff, and consultants.
• Facilitate knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing, and advocacy.

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years (with Master’s degree) or 7 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of work experience in areas of construction engineering, infrastructure project management, in particular in development of technical designs, supervision, in the fields of: Civil Engineering, construction project design, management of construction projects, analysis or management advisory services in construction industry.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of relevant professional experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the master’s degree.

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