Job Summary:

The Construction Project Manager is in charge of all matters related to a Tripoli Governmental Hospital (TGH) infrastructure project undertaken within the framework of the Protocol for the Management of ICRC Construction Projects (PMCP). Working as part of a partnership project team, s/he is responsible for all aspects of the project-development cycle and ensures that a multi-year project is developed in line with the objectives defined in the ICRC's organizational policies, annual reporting and/or the PMCP. The qualified candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or any other job relevant field, with minimum 10 years of overall professional experience in construction project development and management preferably at an international non-governmental organization.

Objectives and Tasks:

• Advises the management and end-user department in identifying the requirements and limitations of the PMCP's vision and in finalizing the architectural program or project brief at the feasibility stage.
• Investigates, analyses, and assesses the overall situation and draws conclusions; advises the project team and implements courses of action.
• Examines technical aspects such building codes and regulations, available technologies, project schedule and cost, to prepare a concept design at the feasibility stage.
• Manages the preparation of tender documents, negotiations with bidders and consultant contract(s) throughout the project-development cycle.
• Manages design production; is responsible for overall progress and the use of resources, and makes corrections if necessary, at the design stage.
• Manages the production of tender documents, negotiations with bidders, and work contract(s) at the procurement stage.
• Supervises construction work and its compliance with the contract documents, monitors site progress and administers work contracts; is responsible for overall progress and the use of resources and makes corrections if necessary, at the construction stage.
• Manages hand-over to end-users and compiles as-built drawings and operation/maintenance documents.
• Manages communication with internal and external stakeholders at all stages of the project design, from implementation to hand-over; promotes and disseminates the project-management mechanisms of the PMCP within the delegation.
• Advises the project team a, task force and unit decision-makers at headquarters on issues with a potential impact on the project – as defined in annual reporting and/or the PMCP – or on the project's compliance with national construction and/or planning regulations, international standards and/or the organizational duty-of-care policy.
• With the support of CPM 2, manages TGH infrastructure project with significant impact on the delegation's strategy and identified as critical by headquarters, which therefore requires advanced technical expertise.
• With the support of CPM 2, she/he is responsible for a multi-year budget of more than CHF 4 million (direct costs), allocated to a project and its associated cost centre.
• Supports the CPM 2 in managing up to seven staff along with consultants and supervises building sites with up to 100 workers.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and supervises the Performance Management & Development (PMD) activities for employees under her/his supervision.
• Makes sure that deadlines for the PMD cycle are met.
• Engages in ongoing and continuous feedback and support, particularly for employees under her/his supervision, but also other staff members.
• Organizes regular meetings within her/his team to ensure optimal coordination of the work and proper flow of information.
• Ensures that job descriptions for employees under her/his supervision are up to date; seeks feedback and support from the HR Department if needed.
• Plans and coordinates the annual leave of the employees under her/his supervision ensuring continuity of the operations throughout the year and making sure that there are no outstanding holiday balances at the end of the year.
• Coordinates and supports the employees under her/his supervision in their personal development by coaching and advising them on internal and external training and development possibilities.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct.
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times.
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments.
• Is aware of the delegation’s main priorities and objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position.
• Collects and shares information to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses.
• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development.

Job Details:

Job Location: Beirut, Lebanon

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8 Am to 5 Pm

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 1 Year (renewable based on performance and need for position).

Salary Package: USD 4,194 – 7,269 (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).

Opening: 11.06.2024

Closing: 23.06.2024

Skills

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Years of experience required: Minimum 10 years of overall professional experience in construction project development and management preferably at an international non-governmental organization.

Level of education: Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree is a strong asset.  

Field of education: Architecture, engineering, construction project management, or any other job relevant field

Languages: Fluency in Arabic and English, French is a strong asset.

Computer Literacy: Advanced computer skills in MS Windows, MS Office Suite and CAD software.

Required Competencies

• Project Management: Proficient.
• Construction and Civil works: Advanced.
• Project Site Supervision: Advanced.
• Sanitation and Waste Management: Basic.
• Emergencies response and Disaster Management: Basic.
• Security Awareness & Response: Advanced.
• Energy Supply: Basic.