The position reports to the chief operation officer and serves as a member of the senior management team. This position participates with the chief executive officer, chief operation officer and other management staff in charting the direction of the Organization, assuring its accountability to all constituencies, and ensuring its effective operation. Within the Organization, the position has primary working relationships with the chief executive officer, chief operation officer, senior management team, staff of the engineering & construction function, and the clients of the company.
Principle Accountabilities
Provide comprehensive day-to-day field supervision at the site. Ensure all construction is being performed to quality standards in compliance with design specifications, drawings, budget and schedule
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to involved staff and contractors
Co-ordinate and optimize the arrangement of daily activities tasked to the construction crews and external subcontractors to minimize lost productivity time
Assist with preparing request for proposals for public tender of services and statement of work documents. Also contribute to contracts, change orders, material and services purchase orders for approval by the chief executive officer or chief operation officer. Assess and where appropriate make recommendations on contractor requests for extension of time, claims for additional payment, and contractual disputes
Review quotes, material requests, procured items, deliveries and on-site production to validate accurate fulfillment and quality control
Certify invoices submitted by suppliers and contractors and recommend for payment to finance directorate
Perform inspections at completion of each construction phase, and sign-off on quality of workmanship along with crew leaders and external subcontractors
Determine and recommend labor force, materials, and equipment requirements
Build and update project schedules. Responsible for ensuring completion of activities according to schedule. Expedite and co-ordinate any delayed or potentially delayed activities. Maintain regular estimates of the cost-to-completion and time-to-completion for each task
Co-ordinate, administer and lead weekly progress meetings with management team, site engineers, crew leaders and subcontractors
Completion of computer-based weekly and/or daily reports, project log and documentation files.
Enforce and promote site safety and project procedures and proper use of equipment
Job Requirement
Experience
Msc/Bsc in civil engineering/construction management
Minimum 8/10 years from which 4 years direct Project Management/Construction Management experience in residential/commercial construction is required
Additionally Mechanical Engineering diploma or work experience in the prefab buildings construction will be an asset
Desired competency In addition to demonstrating the ability and knowledge to perform the duties described above, the candidate shall have the following skills
Knowledge of site development and building construction techniques, permitting, and inspections.
Working knowledge of applicable building, sanitary, and electrical code standards
Ability to inspire and lead project teams
Strong organization and management skills
Effective interpersonal skills and working cooperatively and effectively within a team
Ability to handle multiple tasks and coordination of work crews concurrently
Experience or awareness of alternative building construction and building with local materials a major plus
Proficiency with producing and managing monthly operational expense reports and projections.
Strong computer and communication skills. Desired computer software experience includes email and Microsoft Office
Demonstrated abilities in planning,
Subcontractor selection,
Cost management, operations and field supervision of crews and
A high degree of knowledge regarding building construction (preferably with experience using alternative building materials) and construction related trades.
Above all else, the highest standards of professionalism are required