Full Job Description
Work location: Sint Maarten
The Supervision Manager will act as the Consultant's official representative to UNOPS under the construction supervision contract for a correctional facility project. In this capacity, the incumbent will be responsible for:
• Administering the contract in accordance with UNOPS requirements and FIDIC principles;
• Monitoring project schedules, extension of time requests, claims, change orders, and value engineering initiatives;
• Reviewing and managing RFIs, technical submittals, shop drawings, and the Contractor's work methods;
• Coordinating technical specialists and overseeing site supervision activities;
• Verifying that the works, materials, and equipment comply with the drawings, specifications, standards, and contractual requirements;
• Ensuring quality control, monitoring testing activities, managing non-conformities, and implementing corrective actions;
• Monitoring completed quantities and construction progress against the approved schedule;
• Preparing technical and contractual recommendations, as well as supervision reports for UNOPS;
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and social responsibility requirements in collaboration with the HSSE Manager;
• Coordinating with UNOPS, the Contractor, correctional facility authorities, and other project stakeholders;
• Leading the supervision team and participating in coordination meetings, technical review sessions, and contract management activities.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture, or a related field;
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role;
• Experience working on the construction of vertical infrastructure projects, such as institutional, government, correctional, healthcare, industrial, or commercial buildings;
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and/or international contract administration;
• Excellent understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes in construction;
• Proven experience in risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making;
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Your benefits
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution;
• Reimbursement of professional contribution fees;
• Telework policy with a $500 allowance
• Group insurance program starting on day one, including telemedicine;
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP).
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