Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Posting Title: Project Manager Engineer, P4
Job Code Title: ENGINEER
Duty Station: MULTIPLE

Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Design and Construction, SHP, the Project Manager Engineer will be responsible (as part of the Strategic Heritage Plan team) for the following tasks:
• Manages the programme planning process, the design process, the work execution process and the related cost and quality control activities for renovation works with respect to timeline schedules, milestones, key deliverables, logistics, and budget.
• Evaluates projects and proposals for realistic quantities and costing.
• Develops proposals, terms of reference, and scope of services for contracting of required consultancy services.
• Recommends solutions to complex planning and renovation challenges.
• Assists in the establishment of stakeholders working groups to act in an advisory capacity at key milestones of the renovation and restoration process.
• Evaluates proposed solutions, taking into account such factors as user requirements, aesthetics, architectural integrity, sustainability, local regulations, logistics, available space and existing conditions.
• Participates in the overall efforts of the team by studying the critical issues related to strategic planning, design and renovation works.
• Makes sound recommendations for the resolution of problems in specialized areas.
• Acts as a liaison between users and operators to ensure that proposed engineering solutions meet the operational and programmatic requirements of the Organization.
• Works collaboratively with the Programme Management Consultants and other UN substantive offices and stakeholders in assessing existing conditions and providing solutions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: In-depth knowledge of buildings and engineering, renovation and constructions projects. Excellent knowledge of project cost control activities and computer aided design programs AutoCAD, Cafm (Archibus) and Revit design software. Proven ability to supervise technical teams. Excellent drafting skills. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
PLANNING & ORGANISING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in engineering or related fields. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in managing construction and renovation projects of large office facilities, of which preferably 2 years within the United Nations or other international organizations. Experience as a requisitioner in procurement of services is required. Experience in facilities management, project management, construction costs is an asset.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). This is an online recruitment process; applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, and work experience.
Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subjected to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Interested and qualified applicants should send their detailed Resumes/Cvs to recruit@uncrd.org as soon as possible.

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