Measurement, Cost And Contracts Engineer (for internal candidates only)

The Measurement, Cost and Contracts Engineer is responsible for reviewing bills of quantities, analyzing construction costs, preparing tender documentation, and providing technical advice related to construction projects and maintenance at UNRWA Headquarters in Amman. The role involves ensuring cost effectiveness and contractual compliance for construction projects and supporting the Construction Management Division.

Responsibilities

• Review the Bills of Quantities for construction projects, compare with architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical design drawings; identify discrepancies and recommend amendments or modifications; follow up corrective actions and provide advice for their clearance as needed.
• Conduct analysis for construction items and advise Chief, Construction Management Division (CCMD) on cost effectiveness and contractual matters including proposing new construction materials used in the industry.
• Review architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings prepared at HQA; prepare bills of quantities, non-standard specifications, particular conditions, and other tender documentation utilizing specialized software.
• Serve as a member of project management team responsible for costing and contract aspects.
• Carry out random technical monitoring of measurements, construction site reports, tests and final accounts for construction projects as advised by supervisor.
• Provide technical advice related to maintenance of the Agency's premises at HQ (Amman).
• Maintain standard forms, specifications, cost information and data; make recommendations on update and improvement.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• University degree from an accredited educational institution in civil engineering.
• Formal training in computer applications related to quantity surveying is required.
• At least four years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience in the preparation of bills of quantities, cost estimates and tender documentation for projects.
• Experience in utilizing Quantity Surveying software (billing, estimating, cost control, cash flow, etc.) and other standard computer applications.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic is required.
• Candidates must currently hold a contract of 1 year or more with UNRWA and have completed their mandatory probation period.
• Candidates must currently reside in the duty station (Amman, Jordan) and be authorized to work there.
• Experience in low-cost construction similar to that undertaken by UNRWA is desirable.
• Knowledge of market prices related to construction work in the Middle East is desirable.
• Understanding of the context of Palestine refugees and UNRWA operations is desirable.

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Quantity Surveying
• Bill of Quantities preparation
• Cost Estimation
• Tender Documentation
• Cost Control
• Cash Flow Management
• Construction Cost Analysis
• Contract Compliance
• Low-Cost Construction
• Market Price Analysis
• Construction Project Management
• Computer Applications for Quantity Surveying

Languages

English, Arabic