Job Title:   Construction Supervisor/National Position/Uganda (Fresher Diploma Jobs)

Organisation: LWF World Service (LWF)

Duty Station: Kiryandongo, Uganda

Reports to: Project Officer

About the Company:

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda is part of the LWF World Service and we are currently supporting Congolese and South-Sudanese refugees living in settlements in the districts of Kamwenge, Adjumani, Moyo, Kyangwali and Lamwo respectively.

Job Summary:  Under the guidance of the Project Officer, the Construction Supervisor is responsible for: Overseeing the construction activities that take place on the worksite on any given work day.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Implementation

• Oversee construction of buildings, and civil works, and supervise site staff
• Guide developers in setting out buildings to ensure compliance with the approved plans
• Inspect various stages of construction as stipulated in the building rules to ensure compliance with rules and approved plans up to compliance with approved plans up to completion
• Liaise with contractors, client representatives to ensure uniform interpretation of all working drawings
• Supervise all construction works to ensure qualitative work, and provide advisory services to the contractor, staff, and the community
• Ensure that projects are completed on schedule, according to contractual conditions, within budget, and with adherence to high standards of quality construction;
• Work with the architect/engineer on all plans, as needed
• Participate in joint field inspections, assessments and beneficiary selection & identification
• Conduct assessments on existing infrastructure and determine repair needs

Project Planning

• Plan, coordinates and organises work load while remaining aware of changes and competing deadlines
• Organise and accurately complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments and meeting deadlines
• Contribute towards project planning and budgeting of construction activities

Staff Management

• Establish build and maintain effective working relationship with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support
• Coordinate the works and activities of site staff and build team work
• Consistently approaches work with energy and positive constructive attitudes
• Advise on the adequacy of safety measures at construction sites

Financial management / Budget Monitoring & Control

• Ensure project run smoothly and work are completed within budget and on time
• Ensure cost effectiveness of work teams

Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Weekly and monthly reporting of the construction progress to the Project Officer or his designate
• Daily supervision and monitoring of the ongoing construction activities

Other

• Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Supervisor

• University degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in construction
• Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilization projects.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of construction designs and ability to interpret building plan
• Have previous supervisory exposure as works foreman/woman
• Have working knowledge of Computer Aided design (CAD) softwares
• Computer proficiency; MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Valid riding permit

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements

• Good verbal and communication skills
• Have good management, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a committed team player with high standards of integrity and honesty
• Strong analytical skills, creativity and strong attention to detail
• Be able to coach and develop subordinates