Construction Supervisor at ACTED Nigeria

About the job
This role falls under the direct management of the Warehouse Project Manager (PM). The WH construction supervisor oversees and the construction of a warehouse site in Dikwa/ Damasak, manages contractors on site and provides technical support for the PM.  The construction supervisor will be on a temporary assignment of 6 weeks and be based FT in Dikwa/ Damasak with some travel to Maiduguri if requested.. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Monitor all aspects of site construction and site operations of the WFP MSU site in Dikwa and Damasak.
• Interpret structural drawings and develop bill of quantities.
• Preparation of progress reports including site pictures for project phase.
• Lead regular site meetings with professionals, including engineer, surveyors, foremen, subcontractors etc.
• Maintain strict quality control procedures - this necessitates regular testing of materials, visual inspections of work, and frequent tours of the site and operation.
• Conduct regular site safety checks.
• Find solutions to problems that may cause delays, such as the late arrival of materials etc.

About you

All employees should master ACTED's core Principles: Independence, Neutrality, Non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, Ethics, Professionalism, anti-Corruption, Transparency and Accountability

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Essential Skills and Knowledge Required

• Experience working with reinforced concrete and block masonry and providing quality control.
• Technical skills using AutoCAD, MS office.
• Capability to establish good and respectful relationship with other actors;
• Able to train and manage a team (to listen, advise, support, solve conflicts, motivate, etc.
• Experience in preparing valuation certificates
• Experience in vetting contractor valuations
• Experience with participatory fieldwork, methodologies, monitoring and reporting;
• Valid local driving license.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct.
• Patience, good personal organization, good communication and ability to work in teams.
• Very good interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Initiative, flexibility, team spirit, willingness to learn, and a positive attitude;
• Ability to work under time pressure, independently and with limited supervision;
• Willingness to travel between Dikwa, Damasak and Maiduguri if necessary. 

Qualifications/ Experience Required

• The engineer should have a BA/ Master’s degree in Building/ Construction engineering, civil engineering or architecture.
• The candidate should have at least 4 years’ experience in building construction supervision.
• Registration with a professional body like COREN etc., is desirable.
• Experience working with an INGO is desirable.