Project Engineer - Infrastructure Projects

About the role

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), through its Facility Management Unit (FMU), manages the planning, construction, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation and decommissioning of mission facilities and infrastructure across all camps. The Project Engineer acts as the FMU focal point for project management and compound maintenance, working under the supervision of the Chief, FMU, and is based at UNISFA Abyei Headquarters with frequent travel to field locations. The expected duration is 6 months.

Key responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, handover and close-out, delivering approved scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety requirements.
• Develop project plans, schedules, risk registers and monitoring tools; conduct feasibility studies, site surveys and technical assessments.
• Manage contractors, supervise multidisciplinary teams and service providers, and carry out site inspections, testing, commissioning and acceptance checks.
• Prepare and review Statements of Work, Bills of Quantities, technical specifications, cost estimates and procurement documents.
• Coordinate infrastructure priorities, budgets and procurement plans with engineering, logistics, procurement, finance, ICT, security and medical units.
• Produce periodic reports, maintain project records and support audits, management reviews and UN Headquarters reporting.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree plus three years of relevant professional experience.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in construction project management, facilities management, construction supervision or infrastructure support in field or complex environments.
• Experience in project scheduling, cost control and risk management, and in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.
• Fluency in English; driving licence for cars required.

Required skills

• Desirable: CAD, project scheduling and management software such as AutoCAD, MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Desirable: knowledge of construction methods, materials, QA/QC and engineering standards.
• Desirable: valid professional project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2).