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Associate Construction Management Engineer

UNOPSAmman, Jordan
Category | Grade:Professional | LICA-6Deadline:9 Aug 2026Job ID:4003Posted on:26 Jul 2026
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Overview

The engineer will help UNOPS supervise construction of inclusive, climate-responsive public spaces and urban infrastructure in Jordan by reviewing designs, inspecting sites, verifying quality and contractor payments, coordinating stakeholders and documenting progress, risks and compliance.

Department: UN-Habitat Jordan

Languages

Required: English, Arabic

Minimum Experience

2 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Review project workplans, drawings and specifications during design and procurement
  • Supervise construction against designs, technical specifications, safety rules and contract terms
  • Inspect work quality and materials and monitor environmental and social compliance
  • Verify contractor progress, interim payment certificates, variations and cost claims
  • Coordinate contractors, consultants, authorities, communities and project end-users
  • Monitor schedules, testing plans, delays, risks and financial progress
  • Prepare site-inspection, technical and progress reports
  • Support procurement, logistics, document control and construction-management learning

Requirements

  • Secondary education with six years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, landscape architecture, construction management or a related discipline with two years of experience
  • Relevant experience in urban-space or landscape construction, site supervision or infrastructure project management
  • Experience in quality control, construction monitoring and reporting
  • Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools and web-based management systems
  • Fluency in English and Arabic

Skills

Construction ManagementSite SupervisionQuality ControlContract AdministrationTechnical Drawing ReviewCost VerificationStakeholder CoordinationHSSE ComplianceProgress Reporting

Tools

Microsoft OfficeG SuiteHSSE

Additional info

  • Local individual contractor agreement at LICA-6 for 12 months
  • UNOPS is the contracting organisation for work supporting UN-Habitat Jordan projects