Construction Specialist

Background

The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan is implementing the SMART-ED Project (Project No. UZB1041), financed by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), with the objective of strengthening the learning environment and improving infrastructure in the general education sector.

The scope of the assignment includes construction 58 schools in 13 regions of Uzbekistan, ensuring compliance with IsDB Procurement Guidelines, national regulations, and Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) requirements, and the provisions of the project’s Technical Specifications and TOR.

Objectives of the assignment

The Construction Specialist will be responsible for the following tasks to ensure high- quality implementation of the infrastructure-related activities under the Project: Development and Review of Technical Guidelines:

Develop technical manuals, including best-practice design templates for preschool facilities, incorporating energy efficiency and compliance with local construction standards.

Ensure that technical documents meet legal requirements, especially those related to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Create user-friendly guidelines and checklists to assist PMU staff and contractors in monitoring construction activities.

— Training and Capacity Building: Design and conduct training programs for PMU staff, contractors, and other stakeholders to enhance their skills in quality control, contract management, and compliance with construction standards.

Provide on-the-job training and guidance to engineers and technical staff involved in project implementation.

— Coordination with Stakeholders: Collaborate with government authorities to ensure project designs comply with local construction norms (SNiP) and standards.

Assist contractors and design institutes in resolving technical inconsistencies during project implementation.

Требования:

— Quality Assurance and Supervision: Implement a robust quality assurance mechanism for all construction stages.

Conduct regular site inspections to ensure adherence to approved designs, specifications, and safety standards.

Supervise the preparation and validation of bills of quantities (BoQs) and cost estimates to ensure their accuracy and cost-effectiveness.

— Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop methodologies for technical audits and monitoring tools for tracking construction progress.

Coordinate with the PMU Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to analyze progress reports and implement corrective actions as needed.

— Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM): Monitor and address grievances related to construction activities, ensuring timely resolution and proper documentation of corrective actions.

— Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and submit detailed technical reports, progress updates, and audit summaries to the PMU Coordinator.

Ensure all construction-related documentation is accurate, complete, and filed in accordance with project requirements.

— Education: University degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.

— Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in construction, contract management, or infrastructure development.

— Experience in educational or public infrastructure projects is an advantage.

Prior experience with projects financed by international financial institutions (e.g., IsDB, World Bank) is preferred.

— Skills: Proficiency in construction quality assurance processes and contract management. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Proficient in developing technical manuals and guidelines.

— Languages: Working proficiency in Uzbek/Russian is mandatory. Knowledge of English is an advantage.

Computer skills:

Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Условия:
Deadline for application submission: 12 January 2026