Supervision Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Serve as the official representative of the Consultant to UNOPS for the construction supervision contract related to a correctional facility project.

• Manage the contract in alignment with UNOPS standards and FIDIC principles.

• Oversee project timelines, extension of time requests, claims, change orders, and value engineering initiatives.

• Evaluate and manage RFIs, technical submittals, shop drawings, and the Contractor’s work methodologies.

• Coordinate with technical specialists and supervise site activities.

• Ensure compliance of works, materials, and equipment with drawings, specifications, standards, and contractual obligations.

• Implement quality control measures, supervise testing activities, handle non-conformities, and enact corrective actions.

• Track completed quantities and construction progress against the approved timeline.

• Prepare technical and contractual recommendations, as well as supervision reports for UNOPS.

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and social responsibility standards in partnership with the HSSE Manager.

• Liaise with UNOPS, the Contractor, correctional facility authorities, and other stakeholders involved in the project.

• Lead the supervision team and engage in coordination meetings, technical review sessions, and contract management activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture, or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years of pertinent experience in a comparable role.

• Experience in the construction of vertical infrastructure projects, including institutional, governmental, correctional, healthcare, industrial, or commercial buildings.

• In-depth knowledge of FIDIC contracts and/or international contract management.

• Strong grasp of quality assurance and quality control processes in the construction sector.

• Demonstrated expertise in risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making.

• Exceptional leadership abilities with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Proficiency in English, both written and oral.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.

• Reimbursement for professional contribution fees.

• Telework policy with a $500 allowance.

• Group insurance program commencing on day one, inclusive of telemedicine services.

• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP).