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UNDP Careers · 3 days ago
Project Engineer- Education Support
East Jerusalem, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Ensure effective supervision of the design, tendering, implementation, and closure of infrastructure projects.
Provide quality assurance and ensure compliance for technical aspects of the project.
Prepare and assist in the finalization of reporting requirements, filing system, and communication material related to the infrastructure projects.
Perform any other duties agreed to within their functional profile as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Prepare/ review project’s tender documents including Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and verification of prices based on market survey.
Follow up on tenders, assist in technical analysis, and review relevant evaluation reports.
Field technical engineering follow up on site implementation and progress.
Arrange weekly meetings with the contractors and draft Minutes of meetings.
Review field inspection reports throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Assist the project manager in the drafting and issuance of tenders, budgets, cash flows, and preliminary schedules.
Follow up on project schedule prepared and updated by contractors including coordination of activities and solving site problems.
Assist the project team in the approval of materials and follow up on the installation of the approved materials.
Follow up on the daily site activities and leading site engineers to maintain: Daily, weekly, and monthly reports about the development of works at the site and records of the contractor’s site personnel.
Supervision and monitoring of physical and financial progress against the set work plan including reviewing all workshop drawings and the as-built drawings.
Prepare variation orders and review relevant details with the contractor before submission for review and approval of the project manager.
Prepare the payment certificates and updates on site measurements versus BOQ on a weekly basis.
Follow up on all the required tests for materials, concrete, or equipment, and report on any testing result under the minimum requested level upon the technical specifications, and line with the local requirements.
Effective monitoring of access of materials, storage, and distribution of coordinated materials during the project construction.
Proper filing of documents and records related to the project including approval of materials.
Prepare substantial completion certificates and ensure all required project closeout documents are obtained.
Monitor and ensure that safety precautions are implemented and followed including close monitoring of the safety measures and labor (including preventing child labor) for the different sites, as well as following up on the project risks and issues and providing solutions where applicable; update the status of project risks and issues by maintaining the logs.
Identify changes and challenges in the external environment and promptly suggest necessary actions/corrective measures.
Monitor and ensure relevant gender mainstreaming considerations are embedded in project activities.
Ensure project implementation complies with UNDP Rules and Regulations.
Liaise with stakeholders and relevant authorities to ensure proper implementation of the project and to obtain any necessary permits.
Handle correspondence and ensure the filing system is maintained and updated properly.
Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories to contribute to learning.
Monitor project implementation against the established indicators in coordination with the RBM Team.
Support the development of communication and visibility materials in coordination with implementation partners and UNDP’s communication team.
Ensure that all donor branding and visibility requirements are fulfilled.
Perform any other duties agreed to within their functional profile as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of 7 years (with high school diploma) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in civil construction projects including public buildings and infrastructure projects is required.
Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), database packages, and web-based management systems such as ERP
Experience in the environmental requirements in construction of public buildings is required.
Very good AutoCAD drafting, and drawings skills is required.
Very good skills in Microsoft Project planning software is required.
Excellent planning skills is required.
Professional experience in reports writing, email writing, preparation of Meetings minutes, etc.
Fluency in both English and Arabic languages is required.
Valid membership in Local or International Engineering Association is required.
Preferred
Knowledge and familiarity with UN and/or UNDP procedures is an asset.
Project management certification is an extra asset.
Certification in Health and safety for Infrastructure projects management are desired.
Knowledge of the local rules and regulations for construction in East Jerusalem.
Understanding Hebrew language is an asset.
A university degree in Civil Engineering or relevant related field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
Company
UNDP Careers
UNDP’s mission is an ambitious one: to lead the United Nations in its fight for a world without poverty, in which women are empowered, inequality is addressed and the planet is protected.
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