Architect / Civil Engineer At CTG

Overview of position

The Client Project aims to enhance economic and social well-being for Yemeni, in particular for the poorest and most vulnerable, through strengthening local governance and local economic development across 9 governorates. A key component of the project is the support to implementation of governorate priorities, including but not limited to rehabilitation and/or construction of education, health and market infrastructure. The work is carried out by local contractors through Public Works Project and other entities. The first phase includes approx. 60 project sites, and it is expected that a similar number of sub-projects will start in the second half of the year. Client wishes to solicit consulting services from a recognized Engineering/Architectural firm for the quality assurance and site supervision during the components of the Civil work carried out by the Responsible Parties under the client’s project. To support our partners and to ensure that the delivered work is of the expected quality and meets the required standards, client is soliciting engineering consulting services for providing monitoring and quality assurance of the Civil and Electrical Works of rehabilitation of schools, government priorities sub-projects, and market infrastructure in 47 districts across nine (9) governorates in Yemen.

Under the guidance of the Chief Technical Advisor and direct supervision of the client Engineer and the National Coordinator Institutional Resilience, the independent engineers will support our partners and ensure that the delivered work is of the expected quality and meets the required standards. Specifically, the engineering consulting services will entail providing monitoring and quality assurance of the Civil and Electrical Works of rehabilitation of schools, government priorities sub-projects, and market infrastructure in 47 districts across nine (9) governorates in Yemen.

Role objectives

• Develop a tool/process to implement quality control measures for the workmanship, quantity confirmation and meeting the target completion date
• Check the work order letter issued by PWP for mobilization of contractor’s personnel and equipment to the construction site with clear cut date for contract commencement and contract completion
• Determine the adequacy of the Contractor’s personnel and equipment and the availability of materials and supplies to meet the requirements of the project
• Regularly visit the sites within the assigned governorate/districts and share with client a monthly visit plan
• Monitor the progress and quality of works and prepare status report (including pictures) according to timetable, specification and project plan, ensuring that all is done accordance with the contract documents (technical specs, BOQs and drawings) and the procedures by client.
• Review and advise implementing civil engineer for the material documentation, method statement, health and safety documentation.

· Identify and notify Client and implementing contractors of any defects

• Make recommendations to the client regarding costs for necessary works not specified in the contract documents, if applicable
• Engage with the PWP hired resident engineer and the local beneficiaries
• Attend meetings as requested by client and provide the factual data on the progress of the work, complexities encountered, or any other project-related information.
• Prepare independent quality report prior to hand-over of project site and final payments and share with client. This report in conjunction with the PWP report will be the basis for client to clear the hand-over.
• Review the contractors’ final payments of the implemented works and identify any deviation from the specifications/BOQs.
• Witness all final performance tests and review completion certificates and acceptance documents for all completed work
• Assisting in ensuring that necessary supporting documentation is in place to issuance of tender by procurement unit.
• Participate in evaluation of bids and selection of the best bidder for construction project
• Assisting in the analysis of measures, quantities, and description of each item in the offers against the advertised BOQs.
• Assisting in the analysis and review the offered unit rates against the cost estimate in correlation with BoQs provided by contractors and to assess whether they are realistic.
• Supporting engineering services in the Governance and Rule of Law unit.

Project reporting

The engineer will prepare regular reports as detailed above

Key competencies

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in engineering or related field (if Master’s Degree, this is reduced to 3 years), including understanding of technical drawings and BoQs
• Experience in quality assurance and monitoring of construction work.
• Experience with social, environmental and health standards
• Experience engaging with local communities and contractors

Functional Competencies

• Demonstrated ability of analytical and drafting work;
• Familiarity with computers and word processing (WORD, EXCEL, Power Point)
• Fluency in English language; · Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines;
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Self-reliant and able to work as a part of a multi-cultural team in a stressful environment. Core Competencies:
• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
• Self-development, initiative-taking
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member. Corporate Competencies:
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of our client
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Ability to work with a multi-cultural and diverse team
• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity

Further information

Other qualifications

• Excellent computer literacy excellent communications, report writing and analytical skills
• Knowledge and experience in ensuring consideration of construction for people with disabilities
• Discretion and sound reasoning in dealing with sensitive matters; ability to independently solve complex and challenging problems;
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to handle planning multiple concurrent projects/activities;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadline