Field Engineers

IOM seeks to engage fourteen Field Engineers in Chuuk to support reconstruction interventions following Typhoon Sinlaku. The consultants will ensure activities comply with technical standards and provide monitoring and technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Programme Management Team in preparation of scopes of work, technical specifications, cost estimates, bills of quantities, work schedules, and construction drawings for reconstruction projects
• Conduct site inspections and supervise reconstruction activities to ensure compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, work plans, and project timelines
• Carry out damage assessments of affected structures, document findings, and prepare technical recommendations, design sketches, BOQs, and cost estimates
• Monitor reconstruction activities throughout all project phases and provide technical oversight to ensure timely, efficient, and quality implementation
• Prepare regular technical and progress reports including updates on implementation progress, quality, expenditures, risks, challenges, and schedule performance
• Support coordination of reconstruction projects by working closely with contractors, suppliers, community representatives, government counterparts, and other stakeholders
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control inspections and verify that construction materials, workmanship, and completed works meet project requirements and standards
• Review contractor performance, identify implementation issues, and provide recommendations to address challenges
• Support project completion activities including final inspections, defect identification, handover processes, and preparation of completion and as-built documentation
• Maintain accurate project records including site reports, inspection reports, photographs, progress measurements, and other documentation
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and prepare or update technical drawings and as-built plans using AutoCAD or other software
• Ensure compliance with IOM policies and procedures including PSEA, safeguarding, occupational health and safety, and promotion of respectful working environment
• Undertake duty travel throughout Chuuk State and other project locations as required
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience in practical construction or engineering field
• Certification as a licensed professional Engineer is mandatory
• Certification as a licensed professional Quality Control/Quality Assurance Engineer is required
• Experience in the field of construction engineering and contract management
• Experience in design, planning and implementation of civil design projects
• Experience with working in remote, hardship and/or rustic locations for longer periods of time (1-2 weeks)
• Ability to tolerate traveling on short or long-distance boat travel (1-2 days travel) on small and medium-sized vessels
• Experience working with a non-governmental organization and/or international organization an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD
• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards and best practices related to project

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Architecture
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Quality Control Engineering
• Quality Assurance Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Contract Management
• Civil Design Construction
• Project Planning
• Project Implementation
• Remote Site Work
• Boat Travel Tolerance
• AutoCAD
• Design Software Skills
• Construction Codes
• Project Standards
• Technical Monitoring
• Technical Guidance

Languages

English