1. Construction/ Contract Management

2. Team Management

3. Reporting

4. Knowledge building and Knowledge Sharing

1. Construction/ Contract Management

• Provide technical leadership, oversight, advice and guidance on the management of all construction works undertaken through the project.

• Provide technical leadership, oversight, advice and guidance on contract management related to the construction works undertaken through the project.

• Assist the Senior Project Manager to plan, coordinate, monitor and manage construction  activities in line with UNOPS infrastructure implementation plan and in line with the construction work schedule.

• Spearheading the process of creating and consolidating work plans, progress tracking tools and construction contracts;  monitor and manage contracts.

• Ensure compliance with all policies and guidelines of the UNOPS Procurement Manual, and contract terms & conditions. 

• Plan, direct and monitor in-field activities, during construction,  pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, attend/monitor undertaking of punch list inspections; and provide direction to  contractors and engineers to ensure that construction/project milestones and objectives are achieved per infrastructure implementation plan.

• Where required, assist the Contractors to plan and coordinate monthly, weekly and daily construction activities including monitoring site safety and construction quality.

• Undertake periodical review of construction progress and contracts, attend to contract breaches, interpret and communicate contract terms 

• Ensure that the timely review and processing of payment certificates, claims and or changes submitted by suppliers and contractors.

• Identify issues and risks  affecting project implementation ,the delivery of outputs and those related to contracts and keeping the Project Manager, Head of Infrastructure and Field Engineers informed.

• Consult with UNOPS IPAS legal and IPMG on issues  related to the contract management, like breaches of contract, or claims and changes. 

• Coordinate with field engineers for a weekly meeting to assess issues and risk related to contracts, support the team during pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

• Ensure that contractors comply with the applicable Code of Conduct through the construction period.

• Ensure that agreed communication protocols between contractors/suppliers and UNOPS are adhered to by all parties 

• Where required conduct undertake periodic site visits & local inspections during the construction period to physically witness progress and quality of construction works. 

• Participates in field assessments as needed and when required; mission reports, technical recommendations, guidance and construction for cost effective works.

• Assist in generating regular project reports in accordance to the contractual agreements; maintain updates and progress reports as required by UNOPS standard procedures.

• Advise on good environmental practices and controls during construction and mitigate environmental impacts of the works.

• Review and  periodically update quality management plan and associated documents.

• Support in the preparation of monthly reports and quarterly assurance reports.

• Ensure that field engineers enforces fair labor practices/law by contractors/suppliers

• Review project documentation compliance in respect to Completion & Operational Acceptance Certificates

• Provide leadership, capacity building and support to the UNOPS engineers in the construction/ contract and the understanding and interpretation of contractual modalities

Impact of results

• An advanced (Master’s) university Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or Building Engineering or discipline field with 5 years experience in Construction, Contract Management is required.

• A relevant university degree (bachelor’s degree / first level) with a combination of 7 additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.