Construction Officer at Danish Refugee Council

Responsibilities for the Construction Officer Job

• Staff accommodation blocks (depending on funding, 1 or more)

• Maintain accepted Infrastructural standards for the sector and ensure that project staff, partner agencies and recipient communities understand, accept and adhere to these standards.

• Ensure that various technical Templates (including bill of quantities, bill of materials and reporting formats) are in line with the Regional Infrastructure Manual (2016) and are well used.

• Review of the technical specifications, engineering designs and work schedules to ensure consistency with the most appropriate technology and existing ministry /sector standards.

• Assist the DRC logistics unit with the technical evaluation of the bids for those works

• Supervise the construction of the facilities on a day-to-day basis

• Conduct final inspections and recommend payments to contractors based on measured works

• Take into consideration the following aspects: Fire breaks, drainage systems, Sphere standards, accessibility, and environmental concerns

• Ensure the Quality Control of the implemented activities.

• Ensure maintenance of existing DRC facilities; assist the Support Office with ensuring repairs and routine maintenance is conducted on all DRC facilities

• Provide technical support for possible environmental engineering projects such as check dams and water pans

• Carry-out technical assessments

• Monitor and certify progress of works according to work schedules indicated in contracts, verify completion rates in order to release milestone payments to contractors

• Follow up of budget and costs for all assigned projects

• Regular reporting to Area Manager by copying RIC (Regional Infrastructure Manager) as per agreed format (monthly, quarterly, and yearly)

• Participate in relevant meetings

• Perform other related tasks as instructed by DRC Area Manager

Construction Officer Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Civil, Environmental, or Structural Engineering, or in Building and Construction

• Minimum 5 years working experience in the field of building and construction; experience must include design, BoQ creation, call for bids, bid analysis, contractor selection, monitoring of all day-to-day construction activities, facilitating payment to contractors, and evaluation through defects and liability period

• Demonstrated understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings

• Demonstrated understanding of building methods and elements of a construction project

• Demonstrated understanding of AutoCad software

• Decisive individual, works well under pressure, particularly when faced with unexpected events or delays

• Must have good interpersonal skills and personal integrity

• Possess good analytical, writing, and communication skills in English

• Ability to work in an economically unstable and geographically harsh environment

• Although not required, candidates with previous NGO experience in a refugee setting have an advantage