The main responsibilities of the Consultant will include but are not limited to the following:
1. Create, implement and maintain an efficient maintenance service plan for all
buildings/structures of the RSCE;
2. Prepares site visits and prepares assessment of construction interventions.
• Recommend solutions for project implementation based on assessment.
• Ensure all technical inputs and cost estimates related to the construction components are
accurate, timely provided and included in the project proposals and budgets.
3. Reviews and assesses technical design documentation for construction and maintenance
interventions.
• Review of technical documentation (existing and future layout, Bill of Quantities (BoQ)
with estimation of costs, technical description, design and specific drawings, participate in the
evaluation of bids process) for specific projects.
• Review and revise technical drawings, specifications and BoQs;
4. Provides effective support throughout all stages of the tendering processes.
5. Monitors and supervises construction and maintenance works.
• Provide overall technical assistance and technical control/inspection to
construction/maintenance projects, from their planning to their implementation and
monitoring. Technical controls may include a site preparation audit, control of work in each
phase (from start to the end of works), design and contractual requirements’ compliance
verification, codes and standards’ compliance verification, materials suppliers’ certification
and monitoring, quality control of incoming materials;
• Reviews work plans of each of the contractors and ensure modifications to ensure
practical implementation of the works;
• Ensures that the quality of materials and workmanship conform to the specifications of
the construction contracts;
• Closely monitors and supervise the progress of projects/works and provide status reports,
conduct risk assessments, propose remedial action as required and monitor budget
expenditure.
• Prepares interim – final project and handover reports and maintain the relevant project
records.
• Ensures that the contractors achieve construction performance measures and especially
those related to Time, Cost, Quantity, and Quality.
• Supports the implementation of RSCE environmental initiatives.
Assist with the commissioning of works, supervise any identified outstanding works during
the defect’s liability period, and prepare the final progress report.
6. Aids in the provision of improved safety and security in workplace.
7. Performs other duties as required.
Deliverables
• Site and building Development, Layout and Planning
• Horizontal Infrastructure Development, Layout and Planning
• Construction Contract Bid Packages / Specifications, Including Permit Packages
• Quality Control
• Structural Analysis
• Concrete, Masonry and Timber Design
• State / Local Permitting and Code Compliance Studies
• Mechanical / HVAC: General Arrangements Analysis
• Electrical: General Arrangements Analysis
Qualifications/special skills
A Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or other relevant discipline is required.
A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in civil engineering or other relevant field is
required.
Experience in the preparation of construction technical documentation, project design and
supervision is required.
Experience in the supervision of maintenance works is required.
Experience with the relevant United Nations or international organization or nongovernmental organization systems, rules, procedures and regulations, is desirable.
Experience in project management is desirable.
Possession of good information technology skills is desirable.
PRINCE2 Certification or similar certification is desirable.