PMO CIVIL ENGINEER

1. Background

The Government of Mongolia has received financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Green Climate Fund (GCF) and High-Level Technology Fund (HLT) toward the cost of the Ulaanbaatar Green Affordable Housing and Resilient Urban Renewal Project (AHURP). The objective of the project is to transform the highly climate-vulnerable and heavily polluting peri-urban areas of Ulaanbaatar (ger areas) into low-carbon, climate resilient and affordable eco-districts. More information about the project can be obtained from https://www.adb.org/projects/49169-002/main.

The Municipality of Ulaanbaatar (MUB) is the Executing Agency of the project, with responsibility for implementation supported by one Project Management Office (PMO) and one Project Implementation Unit (PIU). 

• Scope of work 

The Civil Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support in the implementation of the project at design, procurement, construction and post construction stages, and ensuring all design and construction documents are consistent with national and international procedures, standards, and specifications towards green, sustainable and resilient development, and its supervision and control. The Engineer will work closely with concerned PMO staff and project consultants and report to Project Coordinator and if applicable, to MUB, Ministry of Finance, ADB, GCF and other co-financiers. 

The required inputs are 42 person-months on a full-time basis and the contract will be established on a yearly basis in accordance with Government Resolution #4 of the Minister of Finance revised on 23 January 2024. 

• Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output

The Engineer will ensure that civil works are completed with highest quality within the planned period to enable successful implementation of the project and provide technical guidance in line with the relevant regulations and procedures of the Government of Mongolia and ADB and perform following specific tasks, but not limited to these only:

• support the project coordinator to prepare and update the implementation program for each sub-centers covering all planned civil works, to be further integrated by the PMO in the overall Project implementation plan; 
• ensure that all design and construction documents are consistent with national and international engineering standards for design and construction of residential buildings, public facilities, urban services and networks, urban roads, drainage networks and flood control, heating generation and distribution networks, public amenities and urban design, greenhouse and landscaping and ensure that all necessary government approvals are obtained by the engineering consultants, including technical conditions for the planned buildings and facilities;
• ensure that all design and construction documents are consistent with national and international engineering standards and eco-district parameters specified in the project documents (affordable, low carbon, climate-resilient, and livable with sufficient public and green space and public facilities), as well as compliant to the green building rating and certifications (EDGE, LEEDS etc.,);
• review and study existing building norms and standards, criteria and green building certification system and propose and recommend on updating the standards and system to meet the green building and eco-district concept;
• supervise PMO engineers on a daily basis and provide them with guidance for the performance and completion of their works, and ensure coherence and consistency of the work plans, schedules, implementation and reporting;
• closely work with the detailed design and supervision consultants and guide them on the proper design of the project development works and review and recommend on the preliminary and detailed engineering and architectural designs and options, sub-project appraisals, and cost estimates and calculations;
• coordinate with organizations responsible for operations of the completed works to conform that operating requirements are included in the designs and that training opportunities for operations personnel are included in the design and construction processes;
• review tender documents being prepared by the detailed design consultants and closely work with the project coordinator and procurement expert to prepare technical component of the tender documents, and provide technical input as required for the preparation of bid evaluation reports;
• develop all required documents and checklists for review and approvals of designs and constructions, and prepare standard quality control manual for use in project construction works; 
• prepare and review supervision manual for various works and supervise testing of materials and equipment, and ensure its effective usage during the project implementation phases; 
• monitor construction schedules, and provide overall supervision of construction and undertake quality control and risk management;
• supervise testing of materials and equipment, and review the equipment manufactures drawings and calculations to check arrangements for optimized operation and maintenance and verify compliance with contract specifications;
• support the developers to obtain from competent authorities all necessary approvals, validations and certifications on completed works;
• support project consultants to develop and implement a comprehensive capacity building program for the MUB, PMO, PIU and relevant stakeholders and agencies, and
• other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator.
• Output/deliverables:
• Periodic (weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual) progress reports to various stakeholders of the project;
• Control and monitoring reports as well as checklists, manuals, plans and finalized project documents;

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Holds Master’s degree in civil/ construction engineering or other related disciplines;
• Minimum 5 years of experiences in the field of civil/construction engineering and with 3 years in construction supervision; 
• At least 3 years of work experience in working for ADB/other development agencies funded projects will be an advantage; 
• Demonstrative work experience in housing policy sector and relevant fields;
• FIDIC experience is preferred; 
• EDGE Certification is preferred;
• A solid understanding of project implementation policies and procedures adhered by the Government and ADB;
• Demonstrated capacity to work collegially and creatively within a team and with partners;
• Excellent leadership skills, with experience working in cross cultural settings; and
• Good knowledge of English language.

Application Submission Procedure 

Interested candidate should submit an application consisting of the following documents, prepared in English and Mongolian language:

• Cover letter explaining the reasons for applying to the position, describing how the candidate’s qualification, skills and work experiences meet the selection criteria;
• Curriculum Vitae;
• Two reference letters from previous employers; and 
• Notarized copies of all diplomas and certificates.

All documents should be enclosed in a sealed envelope that indicates the applied position and delivered to the below address by 4:00 PM on 10 April 2024.

Attn: Ms.Amarjargal M, 

Project Specialist at the Department for Economic Development and Public and Private Sector Partnership 

Office #207B, The Capital City Governor’s Office

Sukhbaatar square 6, 1stkhoroo, Chingeltei district 

Ulaanbaatar 15160, Mongolia

Tel: 976-77770023

Please note that the submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.