Duties for the Project Engineer Job
Oversee and coordinate all project activities, resources, equipment and information and be able to provide requests for information or project updates at any time.
Act as the point of contact for clients, stakeholders, government, contractors and sub-contractors and manage and maintain good working relationships with all.
Work with all stakeholders and departments to coordinate projects to ensure all operations are completed in accordance with contract standards, industry specifications, to the project timeline and to budget.
Monitor and track project’s overall progress, keep satisfactory project monitoring documentation and file communications for all works.
Advise UNICEF on and manage any issues that arise.
Oversee and coordinate all project contracts (design, construction, supervision and goods supply) across entire project scope.
Draft project contracts ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.
Brief all contractors and ensure all are in full understanding of contract conditions, standards, specifications and scope of works. Act as focal point for all contract enquiries.
Verify all payments and ensure deliverables have been met across all project related contracts for services and goods.
Always ensure High quality design is achieved throughout all project phases.
Advise on the design of structures taking into consideration appropriateness of design, materials and environmental conditions for the context.
Help prepare project proposals, timeframes, schedules, specifications and cost estimates as required.
Approve draft and final submissions for all design components and associated documentation, always ensuring high quality design standards are being achieved.
Project Engineer Job Requirements
A Masters Degree in Architecture, Engineering or a relevant discipline related to design/construction from a recognized University / Institution
At least five (5) years’ experience working on construction projects in a project management and coordination capacity
Experience working in the Somalia context highly desirable.
Experience working with UNICEF and an understanding of UN systems highly desirable.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required.
Proficiency with Autocad (or drafting equivalent software), GIS Software, Xcel and MS Word required, familiarity with other software programs a plus.
Ability to work productively in a multi-cultural environment; willingness to travel and live in locations with difficult conditions.
A high level of interpersonal, management skills, integrity and ability to work with complex teams.
Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
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