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Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
While the position of Construction Project Management Specialist resides with the Institutional Services Division (CSIS) within the Corporate Services Department (CSD), you will be strategically assigned to Islamabad at the Pakistan Resident Mission (PRM) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD).
You will report to the designated International Staff in the Field Office Support (FOS) Team within CSD in ADB Headquarters in Manila and have matrix reporting to Country Director, PRM or designated International Staff in the Resident Mission. You will oversee junior team members.
Your position title upon appointment is “Senior Real Estate Management Officer”.
Your Role
Asa Construction Project Management Specialist, you will provide technical, contractual, and operational oversight support in implementing the PRM New Office Project to ensure management of quality, cost, schedule, risks, and stakeholder coordination throughout construction You will play both lead and supporting roles in managing the PRM new office construction and be problem-solver, collaborative team player, and effective coordinator and communicator to ensure the successful completion of the new PRM office.
Your focus will be the successful execution of the construction phase of the PRM New Office Project. You will achieve this by providing ‘client side’ technical oversight and project coordination and management support. Additionally, you will identify implementation risks and review complex technical and contractual issues. Furthermore, you will facilitate resolution among different stakeholders, including the Project Management Consultant (PMC), General Contractor, Architect/Engineer of Record, consultants, and others. You will be the ‘on the ground’ point and provide independent assessment of project issues, facilitate coordination among nominated contractors and consultants and other stakeholders, escalate critical matters, and support informed decision-making by ADB management
You will:
Provide technical oversight of project implementation, ensuring works are executed in accordance with approved contracts, designs, specifications, and quality standards. Review and provide technical inputs on key recommendations submitted by the PMC, including construction methodologies, variation proposals, cost/time implications, risk mitigation measures, and corrective actions before escalation to ADB management.
Lead on-the-ground project coordination and facilitate resolution of complex technical, contractual, and implementation issues, ensuring alignment between ADB HQ, PRM, PMC, General Contractor, consultants and other stakeholders.
Manage institutional activities related to the PRM New Office project, such as communication, stakeholder engagement, and other planning and coordination activities.
Support the procurement process with a technical and operation perspective. Monitor the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
Coordinate with the FOS budget team, PRM Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) and staff to manage capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets, revisions, and project progress tracking.
Monitor project expenditure against the approved CAPEX budget to inform planning for new budget requirements, reallocation needs, or reprioritization.
Support oversight of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)/open-book contract arrangement by reviewing cost control measures, value engineering initiatives, change management processes, and recommendations from the PMC to ensure ADB’s interests are protected.
Analyze and validate project outputs and outcomes, recommending corrective actions to ensure benefit realization.
Contribute to project presentation materials and documentation for Project Steering Committees and prepare project-related reports and documentation following governance frameworks.
Lead and provide support in coordinating with PRM, CSD, within ADB, the government, and other stakeholders
Perform additional duties as needed and/or assigned and reflected in your work plan.
You will need:
Bachelor’s degree in project management, civil engineering, business administration, accounting, law or relevant fields, preferably with master’s degree or equivalent.
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in construction, or infrastructure project management. This includes direct involvement in managing large-scale building projects, contract administration, construction supervision, and resolution of complex technical and contractual issues ; and at least 4 years of supervisory experience.
Experience in building and other construction contract management, cost control, variation assessment, claims review, value engineering, and project planning. Experience with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), open-book, cost-plus, or similar contract models is advantageous.
Proficient in relevant project management and construction management software and tools, including project controls systems, budget and document management platforms, other relevant software, data analysis applications, and other relevant Microsoft 365 applications.
Detailed knowledge of Capital Development Authority (CDA) regulations and local government administrative systems, institutions, and procedures.
Experience organizing multiple tasks and producing professional quality outputs within required deadlines.
Experience providing strategic insight into analyzing complex situations and designing well thought out solutions and conducting research within clearly defined parameters and procedures.
Experience working with diverse project teams, including PMC, contractors, architects, engineers, and specialist consultants.
Exhibit ability to collaborate with different internal and external clients in a multicultural environment, work with teams as a constructive team member, and coordinate with staff, management, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Excellent command of written and verbal communication skills in English.
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Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Retirement plan
Medical and health benefits
Paid leave (including parental)
Life and other insurance plans
Staff development
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This position is funded by a temporary funding source (e.g., a trust fund, financing facility, or capital expenditure budget) and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source.
This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Pakistan.
This isafixed term appointment withoption torenew , initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff’s particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff’s performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
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