Construction/Site Engineer

The Afghan Welfare Volunteer Aid Organization (AWVAO) is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political institution. It is registered with the Ministry of Economy under serial number (6070) dated (14/07/1403), corresponding to (05/10/2024), and is authorized by the Ministry of Economy to operate in the capital and provinces of the country.

The goal of AWVAO is to implement sustainable assistance programs primarily in rural areas of Afghanistan, focusing on supporting children and their families who are facing severe economic poverty. To achieve these people-centered objectives, AWVAO primarily concentrates on five main areas of work: education, provision of primary health services, drinking water, emergency aid, and disaster relief.

The organization is determined to make significant contributions in various sectors, especially in the growth and development of the country’s education system, through supporting and managing schools, establishing supplementary training courses, providing equipment, and creating a safe learning environment in public schools such as Khazani, Boyazar, Safa, and Bazari schools in the provinces of Kabul, Kunduz, and Ghazni.

The construction/site Engineer is responsible for supervising all the construction activities in the project sites including technical supervision, coordination, and monitoring of all the construction activities assigned as per the project technical documents and BoQ. Incumbent shall ensure all works are in accordance with the approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, contract requirements, applicable building codes, and the organization policies.

The incumbent is also responsible for quality control and quality assurance of the construction materials against the agreed standards in the project technical documents and ensuring smooth implementation as per the project timeline. He is also responsible for provision of technical advice to the contractor during construction work and project implementation. Under the overall supervision and guidance of the project manager/management the construction/site engineer undertakes the following duties.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Duties

• Supervise and monitor all daily construction activities carried out by the contractor.
• Ensure all construction works are executed in accordance with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
• Coordinate daily work activities with the project manager and management as required.
• Monitor manpower, construction equipment, and material resources to ensure efficient project execution.
• Ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project quality requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors and construction personnel on site.
• Resolve routine technical issues encountered during construction.
• Measure and verify completed construction quantities for progress monitoring and contractor payment purposes.
• Review quantity calculations against approved Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
• Assist in preparing measurement sheets and quantity reconciliation reports.
• Monitor material consumption and identify excessive wastage.
• Verify site setting-out, benchmarks, grid lines, elevations, and dimensions before commencement of construction.
• Check dimensions, verticality, and levels of completed works before approval.
• Monitor safe working practices throughout the construction site.
• Ensure workers use the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Report unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, accidents, and near-miss incidents.
• Promote good housekeeping and environmental protection throughout the project.

Material Inspection and Control

• Inspect construction materials upon delivery to ensure compliance with approved specifications.
• Ensure only approved materials are used in construction.
• Verify that all materials conform to approved technical specifications and project requirements.
• Review manufacturers' certificates, test certificates, and material approval documents.
• Review laboratory test reports and verify compliance with project specifications.
• Conduct site inspections before approving work for subsequent construction activities.
• Monitor proper storage, handling, and protection of materials on site.
• Coordinate material inspections with project officer and procurement team.
• Report damaged, defective, or non-compliant materials for corrective action.

Technical Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of daily site activities, inspections, measurements, and construction progress.
• Prepare daily site diaries, work progress reports, and technical reports.
• Record site instructions, requests for information (RFIs), and engineering clarifications.
• Review and maintain approved construction drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Ensure all technical documentation is maintained in accordance with standard document control procedures.

Contractor Coordination

• Coordinate daily construction activities with contractor and management.
• Conduct site coordination meetings to review progress, work priorities, and technical issues.
• Ensure contractor has sufficient manpower, equipment, and materials to meet project schedules.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contract requirements and approved work programs.
• Assist in resolving technical disputes and construction-related issues.

Education:

• At least bachelor degree in civil engineering. Master is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of MS office and other engineering statistical programs such as AutoCAD, and other related construction design programs
• Full knowledge of designing and implementation of Construction works.

Work Experience:

• At least (3-5) years of experience of working with NGOs and implementation of construction projects. (Master with at least 3 years and Bachelor with at least 5 years).
• Familiar with relevant national and international construction standards/codes.
• Experience with field level coordination with national/international organizations.
• Familiarity/Fluency in English and local languages Pashto and Dari.
• Excellent communication, cooperation, and interpersonal skills.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to coach and inspire. 
• Be excellent team player.
• Good coordination skills
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Problem solving skills in day to day and crisis situations.
• Readiness to work out of office hours.
• Cultural sensitivity and experience in crisis management on different level
• Fluency in Dari / Pashto and English

Interested candidates meeting the mentioned criteria set for the position can send his CV along with a motivation letter (combined in a single PDF file) to the following email address (hr.awvao@gmail.com).

While sending your application, please mention the position title and Vacancy number (Construction/Site Engineer, AWVA-HR-26-051) in the subject line of your email.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.