Job Description

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

The Construction Activities Coordinator (CAC) will provide overall engineering leadership and technical expertise to the program. He/she will review, monitor, and oversee the design, engineering services, and management of construction and rehabilitation projects implemented under AURA, and be responsible for the oversight and quality control of development planning and other elements of the Activity that require expertise from an engineering perspective. For all construction related interventions, the CAC will be the main point of contact between the program leadership, GAM, AURA subcontractors, and any construction subcontractors. The Construction Activity Coordinator will report directly to the “Increase implementation of priority urban resilience and decarbonization projects” Component Lead. The primary duty post is in Amman, Jordan.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for all construction and rehabilitation activities under the activity.
• Develop and update the Construction Implementation Plan.
• Assist in the selection of qualified construction, design, and supervision firms.
• Provide advice and written feedback in the development of detailed engineering designs, plans, and cost estimates for construction and rehabilitation activities under the program.
• Evaluate designs, drawings, specifications, Bill of Quantities, schedules, health and safety plans, quality control and assurance plans, surveys, and lists of equipment requirements and provide written feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Assess the operations and maintenance requirements for proposed construction activities and ensure these requirements are reflected in the drawings and contractual documents for construction.
• Conduct site visits to monitor the quality, safety, progress and environmental compliance of construction and rehabilitation activities as well as climate risk mitigation measures, maintain and update the project schedule for each construction site, and provide advice on alternate approaches to creatively resolve engineering problems.
• Verify the completion of works and recommend acceptance of the works, monitor, and analyze construction related claims (if any), and recommend acceptance or rejection.
• Coordinate with the relevant entities for the final acceptance of all completed projects, and verifying those projects are completed according to the design and contract requirements
  
  

What We Value

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering fields from an accredited university and a valid membership in the Jordanian Engineers Association or can obtain membership within three months of date of hire.
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible and professional experience in engineering design and construction management of construction projects.
• Good knowledge of the Jordanian municipal systems, plans, and procedures, including issues and challenges within municipal and community infrastructures and on ways to improve them to respond to these issues.
• Strong experience in construction and engineering projects planning
• Strong technical, analytical, quantitative, and conceptual skills to analyze issues and recommend and present solutions and/or options.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and in Arabic are required.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare required reports in proper format and language.
• Flexible team player, with the ability to also work independently.
  
  

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.