Project Manager (Electrical Engineer)
Organizational Context
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Facilities Management Section, within the Division of Administration in Bangkok, is responsible for the design, construction, renovation, and modification of the physical infrastructure across the ESCAP compound and its regional offices. This Project Manager role sits within the Projects Sub-Unit.
Job Purpose
This role is crucial for maintaining ESCAP's compound, ensuring its facilities are efficient, sustainable, and reliable to support the organization's broader mandate in the Asia-Pacific region. The Project Manager (Electrical Engineering Services) will oversee all aspects of project management and engineering for building repair and alteration projects. This includes ensuring technical correctness, adherence to best practices and ESCAP policies, and coordinating effectively with all project segments to deliver high-quality outcomes that align with the organization's development objectives.
Responsibilities
The Project Manager (Electrical Engineering Services) is responsible for managing all facets of building repair and alteration projects, from planning and design through to construction. This includes ensuring projects meet ESCAP policies, regulations, and standards, and are technically sound according to industry best practices. Key duties involve inspecting facilities and equipment to identify repair or replacement needs, preparing detailed reports with design requirements and cost estimates, and providing expert technical advice. The role also entails preparing project plans, specifications, and cost estimates, analyzing designs submitted by external parties for accuracy and competency, and directing necessary revisions. Additionally, the incumbent will conduct detailed project studies, determine final designs in consultation with ESCAP, and oversee construction inspection, including analyzing contractor claims.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in engineering, with a specialization in project-based construction, is required. Experience working within large, multinational, or international organizations is considered desirable.
Skills
Project management, Electrical engineering, Construction, Design, Technical assessment, Cost estimation, Report preparation, Technical advice, Contract analysis, Inspection.