Construction Management Senior Associate Engineer
Organizational Context
The UNOPS Africa Regional Office oversees over 250 projects in 40 countries, focusing on fragile and conflict-affected settings. The Horn of Africa Multi-Country Office (HAMCO) delivers project management, procurement, and infrastructure services across Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan. UNOPS has supported South Sudan's development since 2005 through critical infrastructure projects aimed at improving access to essential services and livelihoods.
Job Purpose
The Senior Associate Construction Management Engineer is responsible for supporting the implementation and oversight of infrastructure projects within the South Sudan Livelihoods and Resilience Programme (SSLRP). This role provides essential technical expertise, ensures quality assurance, and manages site operations effectively. The incumbent's primary goal is to guarantee that all construction activities strictly adhere to design specifications, project schedules, and established safety and environmental standards. Through close coordination with contractors, design consultants, and internal stakeholders, this position facilitates the successful, on-time, and on-budget delivery of high-quality infrastructure works, contributing directly to the program's objectives of improving livelihoods and resilience.
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring adherence to project specifications, timelines, and quality standards. Monitor work progress against approved plans and Bills of Quantity (BoQs), reporting potential risks, delays, or cost deviations. Verify compliance with contract documents, technical drawings, and safety/environmental standards through regular site inspections and detailed reporting. Supervise contractor work, assess completed quantities, and recommend payments. Review and verify variation orders for justification, accuracy, and compliance. Support the preparation and implementation of risk assessments and HSSE plans. Lead or participate in site meetings, maintaining accurate records. Proactively identify and address construction issues. Assist in coordinating technical documentation, drawings, and specifications. Contribute to developing and updating work plans and schedules. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including registers for drawings, payments, variations, and material testing. Prepare and review technical reports, inspection checklists, and correspondence. Draft and review Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs). Support quality management activities. Prepare regular progress reports detailing physical and financial performance, safety compliance, and risks. Maintain updated risk and issue registers. Track contractor performance and provide input for project close-out reports. Maintain effective communication with contractors, suppliers, and local authorities. Assist in guiding and mentoring junior personnel. Participate in coordination meetings and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Work Experience
Requires relevant experience in building construction, site supervision, or infrastructure project management. Experience in quality control, monitoring, and reporting within construction projects is essential. Proficiency in collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, G-Suite) and web-based management systems is required. Experience in multicultural or developing country environments, humanitarian contexts, and technical communication is desirable.
Skills
Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Data Analysis, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Site Supervision, Risk Management, Technical Reporting.