Job ID
50993
Job Title
Site Engineer (Architect / Civil Engineer)
To work for
AGA KHAN CULTURAL SERVICES SYRIA
Country
Syria
City
Hamah
Field of Work
Architecture/Interior design - Engineering
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
. Technical tasks
• Assist the Senior Project Architect in project technical requirements and take active role in the supervision of the implementations work.
• Acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the specificity of the project, and of all the documents which comprise its files.
• Interact smoothly with all stakeholders involved in the project including internal oversight and local authority parties, managing objectives, goals and performance
• Follow-up and check the quantities of performed work, especially for any periodic payments, but not exclusively.
2. Quality Assurance Management
• Assist the Senior Project Architect to maintain continuous and adequate high-quality Site Management.
• Identify and report on, via periodic inspections, any defects appearing during work in progress.
• Recommend remedial actions where corrective work may be required due to any errors and omissions.
• Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality control and safety standards.
• Follow up the compliance of the contractor with all terms of the contract and the tender documents.
• Developing and managing the information systems for monitoring project progress and controlling the reporting systems: Periodic monthly schedule progress monitoring including recovery plan negotiation with the contractors.
• Check if contractors comply with the specifications, at a minimum of a weekly basis, and edit a succinct statement.
• Prepare a List of Defects and incomplete Works and Equipment to be corrected.
3. Cost Management
• Assist the Senior Project Architect in the establishment of budgets and in maintaining cost and agreed accounting procedures
• Assist in the preparation of project future project budget and control the contracted costs versus work progress
• Assist the Senior Project Architect in the preparation of the construction budget by tracking construction reports to show monthly cost to date vs original budget.
• Assist the Senior Project Architect in the preparation of the necessary invoices and regular payments to ensure funding is in place so that contracted parties are paid in a timely manner.
• Assist the Senior Project Architect in activities concerned with the edition, reporting and control of the construction process: contract amounts; work orders; contractor insurance documents; quantities book; financial documents; change orders; payment document; invoice; work force table with the insurance certificates; etc.
4. Information Management
• Assist the Senior Project Architect in activities related to the edition, reporting and controlling the construction process: contract amounts; work orders; construction insurance documents;
• Assist in the preparation of the procedures and systems for issuance of instructions to Construction, Consultants, Suppliers.
• Monitor and co-ordinate all service contract communications of the project.
• Organize and maintain on-site records of all service contracts, agreements and contract documentation.
• Permanent update of the graphic documents, related to documentation and execution drawings.
5. Ethics and professional standards
• Full compliance with AKDN and AKCS-S procedures, policies, ethics and the Safeguarding Code of Conduct as defined by AKDN, which would be communicated later with the successful candidate.
• Assist the Senior Project Architect in project technical requirements and take active role in the supervision of the implementations work.
• Acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the specificity of the project, and of all the documents which comprise its files.
• Interact smoothly with all stakeholders involved in the project including internal oversight and local authority parties, managing objectives, goals and performance
• Follow-up and check the quantities of performed work, especially for any periodic payments, but not exclusively.
2. Quality Assurance Management
• Assist the Senior Project Architect to maintain continuous and adequate high-quality Site Management.
• Identify and report on, via periodic inspections, any defects appearing during work in progress.
• Recommend remedial actions where corrective work may be required due to any errors and omissions.
• Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality control and safety standards.
• Follow up the compliance of the contractor with all terms of the contract and the tender documents.
• Developing and managing the information systems for monitoring project progress and controlling the reporting systems: Periodic monthly schedule progress monitoring including recovery plan negotiation with the contractors.
• Check if contractors comply with the specifications, at a minimum of a weekly basis, and edit a succinct statement.
• Prepare a List of Defects and incomplete Works and Equipment to be corrected.
3. Cost Management
• Assist the Senior Project Architect in the establishment of budgets and in maintaining cost and agreed accounting procedures
• Assist in the preparation of project future project budget and control the contracted costs versus work progress
• Assist the Senior Project Architect in the preparation of the construction budget by tracking construction reports to show monthly cost to date vs original budget.
• Assist the Senior Project Architect in the preparation of the necessary invoices and regular payments to ensure funding is in place so that contracted parties are paid in a timely manner.
• Assist the Senior Project Architect in activities concerned with the edition, reporting and control of the construction process: contract amounts; work orders; contractor insurance documents; quantities book; financial documents; change orders; payment document; invoice; work force table with the insurance certificates; etc.
4. Information Management
• Assist the Senior Project Architect in activities related to the edition, reporting and controlling the construction process: contract amounts; work orders; construction insurance documents;
• Assist in the preparation of the procedures and systems for issuance of instructions to Construction, Consultants, Suppliers.
• Monitor and co-ordinate all service contract communications of the project.
• Organize and maintain on-site records of all service contracts, agreements and contract documentation.
• Permanent update of the graphic documents, related to documentation and execution drawings.
5. Ethics and professional standards
• Full compliance with AKDN and AKCS-S procedures, policies, ethics and the Safeguarding Code of Conduct as defined by AKDN, which would be communicated later with the successful candidate.
Qualifications
• University Degree in Architecture/Civil Engineering, with previous experience in same field.
• Capacity to follow a defined organization chart of the team and to respect the dispatched responsibilities.
• Deep experience in architecture and building conservation. Consideration will also be given to experience in construction management, project financial reporting (expenditures), and project management. This list is not exhaustive.
• Experience/knowledge of the construction/rehabilitation field is a plus.
• Experience in the use of planning/scheduling/tracking systems such as Primavera and Microsoft Project is required
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of project control principles relating to quality control, budgeting, scheduling, tracking of actual/committed costs, change control and forecasting, and financial principles.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D/3D, REVIT and other design tool.
• Proficient use of MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Very good verbal and written Arabic communication skills as well as good verbal and written English skills.
• Ability to work in compliance with established company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work during established time schedule, and extra hours as needed.
• Occasional travel for work to Damascus may be required.
• Basic site security and safety information. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Unwavering skills in meeting deadlines and working under pressure.
• Unwavering skills in working in a multitask environment.
• Unwavering skills in being efficient team player.
• Unwavering ability to work beyond the call of duty.
• Must be a value-driven person with professionalism, loyalty, strong interpersonal skills and command respect with team members.
• Capacity to follow a defined organization chart of the team and to respect the dispatched responsibilities.
• Deep experience in architecture and building conservation. Consideration will also be given to experience in construction management, project financial reporting (expenditures), and project management. This list is not exhaustive.
• Experience/knowledge of the construction/rehabilitation field is a plus.
• Experience in the use of planning/scheduling/tracking systems such as Primavera and Microsoft Project is required
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of project control principles relating to quality control, budgeting, scheduling, tracking of actual/committed costs, change control and forecasting, and financial principles.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D/3D, REVIT and other design tool.
• Proficient use of MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Very good verbal and written Arabic communication skills as well as good verbal and written English skills.
• Ability to work in compliance with established company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work during established time schedule, and extra hours as needed.
• Occasional travel for work to Damascus may be required.
• Basic site security and safety information. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Unwavering skills in meeting deadlines and working under pressure.
• Unwavering skills in working in a multitask environment.
• Unwavering skills in being efficient team player.
• Unwavering ability to work beyond the call of duty.
• Must be a value-driven person with professionalism, loyalty, strong interpersonal skills and command respect with team members.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline for application is 8 October 2026.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Salary and Benefits
Salary of the successful candidate would be set according to project budget and AKCS-S Salary Scale. The successful candidate will be entitled Medical and Life Insurance, in addition to Social Security registration.
About us
The Aga Khan Cultural Services - Syria (AKCS-S) is one of the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network in Syria. The AKCS-S is an independent not-for-profit, non-denominational INGO. AKCS-S is established to participate in the development of the physical environment such as building and area restoration, particularly in the fields of architecture, art, education, and related areas that are aimed to restore the fabric of historical structures and areas and to ensure their economic and social viability. It also aims to research, revive, revitalize, restore, teach, and show the cultural heritage and values, forms, traditions and achievements relating to Islamic and other cultures in in any field whatsoever in the Syrian Arab Republic.
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Posted On
Sep 15, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 15, 2026
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CV Language
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