Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Operations Officer of the Mindanao Field Office, the Construction Engineer will be responsible for monitoring all construction/ renovation related activities in the Mindanao Field Office based at Cotabato City and providing technical support on managing construction and rehabilitation activities.

Supervision and Management of the Construction/ Renovation Project:

? Manage and daily supervise contractor/s.

o Review and finalize the detailed implementation schedule with the contractor(s) for UNICEF approval.

o Approve contractor/s working drawings and works schedule.

? Ensure day-to-day site supervision through a Resident Engineer. Follow-up obtaining necessary authorizations and approvals from building owners, local authorities (LGU), any other authorizing authorities for the proposed workstation reconfiguration works.

? Inform UNICEF of the tentative date for Substantial Completion of the works at least 15 days in advance.

? Organize testing of all the systems installed and provide UNICEF with test certificates.

? Issue the Substantial Completion Certificate.

? Upon substantial completion of the works, in collaboration with UNICEF provide defect list to the contractor/s.

? Ensure that all defects are fixed by the contractor/s within 15 days from the date of issue of the Substantial Completion Certificate.

? Discuss with the contractor the condition of the 1-year Defect Liability period, intervene as required and liaise with the contractor/s to fix in a timely manner any problem that arises and that are covered under the defect liability guarantee.

? To recommend set-up of office arrangement, assess the structural integrity of the temporary office, provide recommendations on maximizing the space, some temporary measures (including risk measures in coordination with safety and security officer).

Deliverables:

? Workplan / Technical Requirements for Monitoring of renovation and construction activities.

? Monitoring tools/ quality assurance checklist /Progress Report/ variations certificates (as needed).

? Final evaluation report/ recommendation report.

Work Schedule:

? 120 days, face to face and remotely (subject to the workplanning arrangements with the Line Supervisor).

Requirements: 

Qualifications and Competencies of Successful Consultant:

• Degree in civil engineering, structural engineer, architectural engineering.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills Required:

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, at the national, in project monitoring, site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly-related technical fields on engineering and construction is required.
• Extensive relevant Experiences renovation/ construction of building advantage.
• Work experience on (i.e. construction/ renovation activities; determine priorities/targets and performance measurements and monitor work progress to ensure that results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.)
• Relevant field experience Selection and Management of the Construction Project ? Construction bidding ? Follow-up obtaining necessary authorisations and approvals from building owners, local authorities (LGU), any other authorising authorities for the proposed workstation reconfiguration works.
• Specific experiences in working with partners (i.e. Government, UN, IPs, INGOs as engineer).