Design Documentation Expert/ Design Engineer

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THE ASSIGNMENT

With the financial support received from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (further referred to as “SIDA”), the IDLO office in Ukraine, located in the Department of IDLO Programs, focuses on management and coordination of activities intended to set conditions for a stable, effective and transparent post-war recovery.  As a part of post-war reconstruction activities, the Design Documentation Expert/ Design Engineer provides technical/expert support to the State Agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (further referred to as “Reconstruction Agency”) regarding assessment and improvement of project documentation development for new construction projects, reconstruction, restoration and large-scale repair works.  This process is intended to result in generalization of identified problems of project and estimate documentation and recommendations for their elimination or minimization.

Summary of functions

• Conduct expert analysis of urban planning documentation at the state, regional and local levels from the standpoint of its compliance with legislative and normative acts regulating legal and organizational foundations of urban planning activities.
• Perform expert analysis of project and planning documentation from the standpoint of its compliance with urban planning, spatial planning, architectural, constructive, technical, technological requirements and territory planning schemes.
• Conduct expert research and provide expert assessment of technical terms and operational properties of buildings and structures, construction materials and products, analysis of technical, technological and natural factors affecting them.
• Analyze quality of project solutions by identifying deviations from requirements for buildings and structures, their operational safety and engineering support.
• Prepare expert opinions, reports and other documentation.

Specific tasks will include:

• Verify technical specifications and design tasks in terms of their compliance with construction, engineering, architectural standards and norms.
• Evaluate project documentation in terms of its compliance with design assignments.
• Conduct assessment of project documentation, including its mandatory sections, drawings, specifications and calculations.
• Verify project documentation in terms of its compliance with appropriate construction standards and regulations.
• Review of project documentation to determine its suitability for construction, compliance with project schedule and construction sequence.
• Prepare analytical reports on conclusions/results of project and estimate documentation assessment, particularly, with regards to gaps, shortcomings and risks of non-compliance with design and construction standards for review by the Recovery Agency.
• Prepare recommendations (guidelines, templates or standards of operational procedures for checking documentation) in order to minimize or eliminate possible deficiencies, develop methodology and identify typical project solutions.
• Implementation of mentorship program, trainings and explanations provided for local government organizations, State Recovery Services and Reconstruction Agency regarding assistance in improving project documentation.

Education and experience

• Higher education in Construction and/or Architecture.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience as a construction expert or architect or design engineer.
• Prior experience in the field of urban planning, as well as preparation or assessment of infrastructure projects for financing by the EU or international financial institutions will be a plus.

Requirements

Availability of one or several qualification certificates:

Expert: 

• Examination of project documentation in terms of ensuring mechanical resistance and stability.
• Technical inspection of buildings and structures.

Architect: 

• Architectural three-dimensional design.

Design Engineer:

• Engineering and construction design in terms of ensuring mechanical resistance and stability.
• Engineering and construction design in terms of operational safety and noise protection.

Availability of valid qualification certificates of SS3 type of Expert, Designer, Technical Supervision Engineer will be a plus.

Availability of valid qualification certificate of Consulting Engineer (in construction) will be a plus.

Languages

• Ukrainian proficiency required.
• English proficiency will be a plus.

Specific knowledge, skills, and competencies

• Knowledge and skills of practical application of current norms, rules and legislative acts regulating urban planning activities in Ukraine.
• Ability to evaluate general plans, detailed site plans, zoning projects, etc. for their compliance with legislative requirements and community needs.
• Ability to effectively communicate with project developers, representatives of local authorities, land owners and general public.
• Ability to analyze projects from the standpoint of their potential impact on natural environment and develop recommendations for minimizing negative consequences of such impact.
• Understanding technical aspects of construction, including knowledge of construction materials, technology, quality and safety standards.
• Ability to work with programs for designing, modeling and analyzing urban planning projects, such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems), CAD (Automated Design Systems) and other specialized tools.
• Ability to work in a team.
• High level of analytical skills and critical thinking.
• High standards of professional ethics, including objectivity, confidentiality and responsibility.

The selected candidate will be offered a Single Engagement consultancy contract for 132 days. For this position, IDLO shall offer a daily rate proportionate to the total specified amount.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations.  We welcome applications of qualified and diverse candidates.  IDLO is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce.  Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature, or discrimination.  As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process. 

Application deadline: April 30 , 2024