Construction Superintendent at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Summary:

• The company is seeking to hire an experienced Construction Superintendent who will lead and manage the on-site construction team and oversee all work on site.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for orderliness on site and ensure compliance with safety regulations. He/she will ensure quality standards are met, and all equipment and materials are available on site at all times and also liaise with inspection authorities regarding approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing the on-site construction team.
• Coordinating and overseeing all work on site.
• Attending production meetings.
• Reviewing and becoming familiar with the schedule and budget, and ensuring adherence to these.
• Ensuring quality standards are met.
• Placing orders for materials, and being responsible for equipment and materials on site.
• Following the project timeline to ensure deadlines are met.
• Monitoring and ensuring on-site safety compliance, cleanliness and orderliness.
• Maintaining records for site personnel such as daily field reports, field orders and RFIs.
• Liaising with inspection authorities regarding approvals.

Key Requirements

• B.Sc in Civil Engineering or equivalent engineering education, training and experience is required.
• 10+ years’ relevant experience as a Construction Superintendent preferably in a construction company.
• COREN certification is a must have.
• Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient with scheduling software, and CAE and CAD applications.
• Ability to interpret and build according to drawings, specifications and other documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.