Somalia: Construction Supervisor

PositionConstruction Supervisor**Place of Performance** Mogadishu with frequent travel to assigned Project sites in Sectors including other camps in Somalia**Contract Duration**Starting Date

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:Under the direct supervision of the Senior Field Project Manager and overall supervision of the Chief Engineer, the Construction Supervisor is responsible for the supervision or implementation of a wide range of construction engineering projects at any assigned location in the mission area in Somalia and for submission of the progress our client’s Project Manager on regular basis.

Job Purpose:The incumbent will be based in Somalia and assigned to various project sites as required to supervise or implement the construction contracts/projects for the construction/maintenance of our client’s facilities and act as engineering site representative and reports to respective Engineering Project Manager/s.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Construction Supervisor is responsible for monitoring the implementation of a broad variety of construction projects including security facilities, horizontal and vertical facilities that are required prior to the occupation of the premises by tenants. The assigned resource will also be the focal point for coordinating facilities maintenance and repair activities once facilities are handed over for occupation. In particular, the Consultant will be responsible for the following:

· Plans, schedules and supervises implementation of engineering projects such as construction, refurbishment, installation, and maintenance.

· Review, analyze Task Order Proposals on construction works submitted by contractors and report to our client’s Project Manager regarding the accuracy of technical aspect of the proposal;

· Supervises and coordinates the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of engineering equipment, in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining to safety and installation codes.

· Diagnoses problems and develop solutions for malfunctioning or defective engineering equipment or systems and/or building and infrastructure.

· Assesses requirements for the installation, repairs and maintenance of engineering equipment and/or buildings and infrastructure. On the basis of the assessment, drafts technical or assessment reports; determines work requirements, and issues work orders and work assignments to assistants and technicians.

· Supervises works carried by our client’s contractors in accordance with set schedules. Provides inputs related to their performance.

· Inspects and reports on construction, installation and maintenance projects carried out by our client’s contractors.

· Applies and ensures adherence to safety programmes related to the safe operation of engineering equipment and power tools.

· Identifies resources requirements for his/her area of responsibility in connection with budget preparations.

· Reviews and approves work orders and assigns tasks to our client’s contractors.

· Supervises the maintenance of records relating to inventories, work orders and general correspondence.

· Reads and interprets specifications and technical drawings for construction, installations and upgrade of infrastructure. Prepares bills of quantities and costing for engineering projects.

· Verifies progress or completion of engineering projects and recommends to our client’s Project Manager for partial/final payments.

· Follows up on correction of defects in materials or workmanship of contractor’s work during the warranty period of the contract.

· Performs other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical or vocation certificate in construction management or in a relevant engineering discipline is required

Work Experience

· At least eight (8) years of working experience in specific field of engineering. Experience with standard techniques and practices applied in the supervision of construction activities required

· Language: Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.

· Other Skills: Proven Ability to work with computer software such as Words, Excel, Internet, Emails etc

· Possession of a valid Driving License is preferable

Key Competencies

· Professionalism– Demonstrated professional competence and in-depth knowledge of engineering practice. Well-developed technical skills; ability to manage multiple projects; demonstrated initiative and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipate next steps and requirements; ability to correctly interpret and assess diagnostic test results, faults or deficiencies and to determine the necessary corrective actions in an efficient and timely manner; administrative skills and basic understanding of UN procurement and recordkeeping systems. Shows pride in work and in achievements.

· Planning and organization– Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work plans.

· Technology Awareness– Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

· Teamwork– Good interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with colleagues and subordinates.

· Communication– Good written and oral skills, including ability to prepare and present concise oral and written engineering reports, briefing, updates and other documentations.

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_676” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.