Overview
The Associate Construction Management Engineer supports the procurement, planning, implementation, and supervision of construction works for infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inputs on project work plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Monitor and supervise on-site construction activities.
- Conduct quality inspections and verify material compliance.
- Support the resolution of technical and operational issues.
- Verify contractor progress and prepare/review Interim Payment Certificates.
- Review variation orders and cost claims.
- Support the timely delivery of site progress reports.
- Maintain regular coordination with end-users, contractors, consultants, and local authorities.
- Organize and participate in project meetings.
- Monitor progress and report deviations against approved schedules.
- Work with contractors on inspection and testing plans.
- Assist in inspecting and reporting on works in progress.
- Assist in preparing technical and progress reports.
- Conduct site visits and prepare inspection reports.
- Support project administration, procurement, and logistics.
- Contribute to contract and asset management, payment tracking, and procurement documentation.
- Assist in organizing meetings, site visits, and workshops.
- Maintain accurate records of project documents, financial data, and correspondence.
- Identify administrative or operational bottlenecks and recommend actions.
- Support the organization, facilitation, and delivery of training and learning sessions.
- Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Conduct research on infrastructure- and project management-related topics.
Required Experience
Relevant experience working in urban space and landscaping implementation and construction, site supervision or infrastructure project management or similar fields. Relevant experience in hydroponics and aquaponics, implementation of community gardens. Experience in quality control, monitoring and reporting within construction projects is required. Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g. MS Office, G-Suite, etc) and web-based management systems are required. Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired. Experience in project documentation, report writing and technical communication is desired.
Qualifications
Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management or related disciplines with 2 years of relevant experience is required. A recognized professional certification or membership in a civil, engineering association, at the national, is desirable.
