Sunlight Water Center Construction Supervisor at TechnoServe

 The Construction Site Supervisor will:

• Assist the Community and Site Coordinator in creating schedule for the construction project
• Implement the Monitoring, Inspection and Approval Process to monitor construction projects to make sure they meet technical specifications
• Ensure that construction projects are completed within planned cost and time
• Monitor the progress of the construction work and performance of contractors and subcontractors at the site
• Convey messages from the management or major stakeholders to contractors and subcontractors
• Convey information about the progress of the project and performance of the contractors to the Community and Site Coordinator
• Ensure that the construction site is safe and free from any hazardous chemical or objects
• Ensure the smooth day to day operation of work activities at the construction site
• Ensure that any authorized change in project plan is executed by contractors
• Ensure that the project is executed in compliance with local or state regulations
• Identify any potential problem at the site and work to prevent it

The Construction Site Supervisor will have:

• Minimum of HND or Bachelor’s degree (Geology, Water and Civil Engineering, membership of professional organisation desirable)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in water and civil engineering construction with excellent hands-on construction skills.
• Experience in supervising construction projects.
• The willingness to accept other job responsibilities as needed.
• Excellent understanding of solar and electrical, plumbing, roofing, foundations, carpentry and masonry works
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and other construction software
• The ability to multitask
• The ability to supervise numerous crews handling a variety of tasks
• Excellent communications ability
• Established credibility and integrity.
• Person with own transport (to be reimbursed) will be a plus