Site Engineer- Limited Duration Contract (LDC)- Area Office Nablus- For Internal & External Candidates-Grade
Organizational Context
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is a UN body established in 1949, mandated to assist and protect approximately 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank, and Gaza. Its mission is to foster human development potential pending a just solution to their plight, providing services in education, health, relief, social services, infrastructure, microfinance, and emergency assistance. As the largest UN operation in the Middle East, UNRWA relies on voluntary contributions.
Job Purpose
The Site Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day management of construction and maintenance project sites. This role involves supervising contractor activities to ensure adherence to contract documents, quality standards, and health and safety regulations. The incumbent monitors material quality, verifies work quantities, and processes contractor payments. They also manage site surveying, identify and resolve technical difficulties, and ensure accurate record-keeping of drawings and site conditions. The role requires preparing and discussing contract variations, assessing additional work costs, and maintaining project records in the Facilities Management Information System (FMIS). The Site Engineer also approves contractor work methods to ensure safe and satisfactory execution, reporting progress and providing recommendations to their supervisor.
Responsibilities
The Site Engineer is accountable for daily site activities, supervising contractors to ensure compliance with contract documents, quality, health, and safety standards. Responsibilities include monitoring material quality and workmanship, conducting necessary tests, and inspecting manufacturers' locations. The role involves valuing and measuring executed work, verifying contractor payment requests, and submitting them for certification. The incumbent ensures accurate site levelling and surveying, identifies potential utility conflicts, and resolves technical issues in consultation with the supervisor. They meticulously check and record drawings, site levels, foundation details, and any deviations from plans. The Site Engineer prepares and discusses variation orders and extensions of time, assessing associated costs. Maintaining project records in the FMIS, preparing daily/weekly progress reports, and providing recommendations are key duties. Additionally, the role includes examining and approving contractor work methods for safe and satisfactory execution, and performing other assigned duties.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of experience in site supervision of construction, maintenance, or infrastructure projects is required. Experience in project management and team leadership is also desirable.
Skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Good communication skills. Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate, monitor, and control repair works. Ability to develop clear goals and prioritize activities. Project management skills. Proven team leadership and commercial awareness. Ability to perform at a supervisory level with minimal direct supervision.