Lead Construction Management Engineer

**Job Highlight**
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the improvement of healthcare infrastructure in Uzbekistan, working on impactful projects that directly benefit the community. The position offers a challenging and rewarding environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading international organization.

**About the Region**
The Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR), based in Geneva, is responsible for the effective management, coordination and oversight of UNOPS operations across the region. The ECR region spans the Western Balkans, Ukraine and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus, and Türkiye, where UNOPS works with partners to achieve sustainable impact in health, education, environmental management, housing, rule of law, good governance, economic development, and social inclusion. With a wealth of experience in procurement, infrastructure, project and grant management, UNOPS in the region directly implements projects, provides technical advisory services and capacity building to advance the Sustainable Development Goals in support of national governments.

**About the Country/Multi-Country Office**
Since opening in 2019, the UNOPS Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO) in Vienna has served as a hub for operations across 12 countries in South-East Europe, Türkiye, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. AUMCO delivers technical expertise, operational support, and sustainable infrastructure solutions for governments, donors, and international financial institutions. Flagship initiatives include Blueing the Black Sea—a GEF and World Bank partnership to reduce pollution and promote sustainable development—and Türkiye’s post-earthquake recovery programme, enhancing protective services for women and children. In Albania, projects revitalise cultural heritage and advance digital justice, while in Kosovo, new university infrastructure supports higher education. In Georgia, AUMCO facilitates the Eastern Partnership European School and strengthens rule of law and digital health access. Across Central Asia, activities range from health system strengthening in Uzbekistan to hazardous waste management in Tajikistan. AUMCO also supports UNOPS’ global Water, Environment, and Climate portfolio, reinforcing its role as a regional and thematic centre of excellence.

**Job Specific Context**
The Lead Construction Management Engineer will be responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership in the planning, coordination, and supervision of construction projects within Uzbekistan, focusing on healthcare infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of construction management principles, local building codes, and international standards, as well as the ability to effectively manage a team of engineers and liaise with various stakeholders.

This position is open exclusively to internal UNOPS candidates.

**Role Purpose**
The Lead Construction Management Engineer will manage construction activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes overseeing feasibility studies, design management, construction supervision, personnel management, and knowledge building and sharing.

**Functions / Key Results Expected**
1. General Construction

• Plan and coordinate work activities under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager.

• Take timely action to prevent potential delays and/or cost overruns that can be avoided.

• Report and recommend remedial actions regarding potential delays and/or cost overruns to the Senior Project Manager.

• Provide supervision of project work progress and quality for on-time project delivery.

• Monitor contractor’s presence on the project site, including Bill of Quantities (BoQ)and Payment Certificates as per approved contract.

• Provide data and information about project work to the Senior Project Manager for reporting purposes. Provide weekly and monthly reports detailing all project matters including quality, health and safety, environmental, contract management and financial, as well as any issues relating to possible delays, cost overruns, variations and any other matter as agreed with the Senior Project Manager.

2. Feasibility Study and Needs Assessment

• Participate in needs assessments, organize preliminary studies and monitor/supervise consultants during these studies.

• Support the review of requests for new construction and rehabilitation works.

• Carry out assessments and prepare reports with recommendations for follow up actions.

3. Design Management

• Assist the Procurement Manager to outline design requirements (e.g. timeline) to procure design services, including concept, preliminary and final stages where applicable.

• Assist the Senior Project Manager to manage the design plan ensuring deliverables are available on time, and to the required quality.

• Review the Construction documents as prepared by the design consultant f