Civil Engineer
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Engineer - Civil
- Schedule:Part-time
- Salary: N/A
Level of Input: Part-time, long-term assignment with regular monthly engagement, including frequent field presence at construction and renovation sites
Hiring Organization: Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA)
Contractual Arrangement: Local Recruitment
Expected Start Date: 16 July 2026
Contract Duration: Initial contract period of 12 months, with possibility of extension for up to one (1) additional year, subject to satisfactory performance, project needs, and availability of funding.
Project: Nurturing Early Skills through Technology (NEST) Project
Financing Partner: The World Bank
Duty Station: Battambang Province, Cambodia, with frequent travel to project sites in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pailin provinces.
Objectives
The objective of this assignment is to support technical supervision, quality assurance, and monitoring of civil works activities under the NEST Project, in coordination with the SVA Engineer and Project Management Unit (PMU).
Specifically, the Consultant will:
- Provide on-site supervision and quality assurance for all civil works, including construction of new preschool buildings, renovation of existing facilities, kitchen installations, and outdoor environment improvements.
- Monitor and certify contractors’ compliance with technical specifications, approved drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQ), and contract requirements.
- Review and assess contractors’ work progress, quality of materials and workmanship, and provide timely technical guidance and corrective instructions as needed.
- Support preparation and revision of technical drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQ), and site-specific technical solutions for construction and renovation works, as required during Project implementation.
- Support the preparation and review of civil works-related procurement documents, including technical specifications, BoQs, bidding documents, and contract variations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Pre-Construction Preparation
- Review and assess construction drawings, technical specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQ), and contract documents for civil works activities prior to commencement of works.
- Prepare and/or revise technical drawings, technical specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQ), and site-specific technical solutions for construction and renovation works, as required during Project implementation.
- Conduct pre-construction site visits to verify site conditions, site readiness, and compliance with relevant requirements prior to commencement of works.
- Review contractors’ pre-construction submissions and work plans, and provide technical recommendations as required.
- Participate in pre-construction meetings with contractors and the SVA project team to clarify technical and implementation requirements.
- Support preparation and review of technical documents for civil works procurement, including technical specifications, BoQs, and bidding documents, as required.
- Construction Supervision and Quality Assurance
- Conduct regular on-site supervision and field visits to construction and renovation sites to monitor work progress, quality of materials and workmanship, and compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, and contract requirements.
- Inspect and verify construction materials, structural works, WASH facilities, kitchen installations, technology infrastructure, and outdoor improvement works at project sites.
- Coordinate and provide technical recommendations to contractors regarding construction quality issues, non-compliance, and corrective actions, as required.
- Support inspections and verification of construction phases prior to recommending payment certification and practical completion
- Progress Monitoring and Reporting
- Prepare regular site visit and progress reports covering construction status, quality observations, contractor performance, outstanding issues, and corrective actions.
- Monitor contractor work plans and construction schedules, identify implementation delays and issues, and provide technical recommendations to SVA project management.
- Maintain construction progress records, photo documentation, and site inspection records for project sites.
- Prepare periodic progress updates and contribute civil works-related information and findings to Project reporting, monitoring activities, and World Bank supervision missions, as required.
- Contract Administration Support
- Support SVA in contract administration related to civil works activities, including review of contractor payment applications, completed works, and supporting documentation in accordance with contract provisions.
- Review contractor claims, variations, and implementation issues in coordination with the SVA Engineer and provide technical recommendations to SVA project management.
- Maintain records related to contract variations, site instructions, inspections, and other relevant civil works documentation.
- Support preparation of snagging lists and monitor rectification of identified defects prior to practical completion and during the defects liability period.
- Coordinate with the SVA Procurement and Finance teams on contract implementation, payment verification, and related documentation, as required.
- Environmental, Social, and Safety Compliance
- Coordinate with the E&S Specialist to monitor contractor compliance with environmental and social (E&S) mitigation measures, occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, and applicable E&S instruments at construction and renovation sites.
- Conduct regular site safety inspections and monitor implementation of safety measures and community safety requirements at project sites.
- Support monitoring of contractor compliance with relevant labor management and community health and safety requirements, including workers’ code of conduct and prevention of child labor.
- Document and report E&S incidents, accidents, safety issues, and non-compliance observed at project sites to the E&S Specialist and SVA Project Manager.
- Monitor implementation of corrective actions related to E&S and safety compliance at project sites, as required.
- Completion and Handover
- Support verification that completed works comply with approved designs, technical specifications, and contractual requirements prior to recommending practical completion and handover.
- Prepare and maintain as-built records and relevant completion documentation for project sites.
- Support the handover process for completed facilities to school management committees and relevant government counterparts.
- Monitor rectification of identified defects during the defects liability period and support final completion verification, as required.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent is required
- English - Fluent is required
Work History:
- Professional experience in civil works supervision, construction management, or quality assurance for building construction projects for 3 to 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Demonstrated experience in supervision of building construction and/or renovation works, preferably including educational, public, or community infrastructure.
- Experience in preparing and reviewing technical specifications, Bills of Quantities, construction drawings, and contract documents.
- Experience working on World Bank-financed or other internationally funded projects is an advantage.
- Familiarity with World Bank procurement regulations and civil works contract management is desirable.
- Sound technical knowledge of civil engineering and building construction methods, materials, and quality control.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and Bills of Quantities.
- Knowledge of construction contract management and payment certification procedures.
- Familiarity with occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and environmental and social compliance in construction settings.
- Strong analytical, coordination, and report-writing skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Office) is an advantage.
- Fluency in Khmer is required; working knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is required.
Soft Skills
- Willingness and flexibility to travel regularly to project sites in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pailin provinces.
- The Consultant must not hold a government position during the contract period.
