Engineer (Buildings Planning and Projects)

at  The United Nations Industrial Development Organization UNIDO

Requisition ID: 4523
Grade: P3
Country: Austria
Duty Station: Vienna
Category: Professional and Higher
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Staff-Full-time
Appointment Type: Fixed Term - 100 series
Indicative Minimum Net Annual Salary: 102,529 USD
Application Deadline: 03-Oct-2024, 11:59 PM (CEST)

EDUCATION

An advanced university degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with facilities and infrastructure, or similar, in the areas of planning, designing and supervising engineering-related construction/commissioning projects, managing routine and not routine maintenance and repairs, and/or experience in the application of the principles for the planning and management of large, multi-disciplinary complex engineering projects is required.
Knowledge of various technical and complex areas in buildings and facility management is required.
The knowledge and trainings of project management methodologies e.g., PRINCE2 or similar is desirable.
Working experience in an international environment or organization is required.

The Engineer (Buildings Planning and Projects) is responsible for the design, planning, implementation and management of buildings projects and designing and reviewing the buildings projects in the VIC. He/she provides guidance and supervision to BMS staff involved in the implementation of various BMS projects. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to monitor the assigned projects in the VIC and to report to and provide expert advice to the Chief of BMS. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the development of the yearly work plan including milestones, goals, and priorities. Providing technical guidance to staff during the entire project cycle and monitor as well as provide feedback on the quality of work performed. Promoting cooperation, teamwork, and communication within and outside the team in a result-oriented manner.
• Assisting in planning and monitoring the implementation of all projects funded from various BMS budgets. Ensuring that these such projects are concluded as planned, fulfil the requirements of quality standards as requested in the VIC, and remain within the allocated budget and timelines.
• Preparing complex multidisciplinary project proposals, clarifying all technical and financial aspects, putting together cost estimates and proposing project prioritization. Hire, monitor and supervise external consultants and experts in specific technical subjects, which may include but not limited to fire protection, safety engineering, barrier free design, various technical services, etc. In cooperation with the relevant supervisors, preparing Technical Specification and Terms of Reference, as well as detailed drawings and layouts for bidding in English and/or German. Assisting in the Procurement process by technically evaluating offers, recommending the company to be selected and following-up on the award of contract.
• Ensuring that health and safety regulations and rules are implemented and followed in accordance with the EU and Austrian regulations.
• Applying professional project methodologies and software (such as PRINCE2 or similar). Allocating resources and setting up the implementation plan and detailed scheduling with the contracted company, plan and coordinate the support work carried out by BMS. Discussing the project with Austrian Authorities and obtaining their approval. Following closely the implementation progress, and regularly inspecting work performed. In case of shortcomings, problems or deviations from the agreed work taking corrective measures immediately.
• Taking over the Project from the external company, ensuring that project documentation is complete and in line with the BMS documentation rules. Checking final invoices against work performed and requesting the release of payments. Representing UNIDO in acceptance inspections and following warranty cases.
• Keeping abreast of latest technologies, norms, standards, and regulations and ensuring that work carried out is in accordance with the prevailing engineering, environmental, quality and safety standards and norms.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.