Vacancy title:
Construction Management Specialist
Jobs at:
World Vision ZambiaDeadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 02 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 20 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical Support Provision in Tendering Process:
Provide technical guidance to quality tendering process for construction works:
• Prepare / interpret all construction/technical documents (building, block & site plans) for all construction works up to required industry and technical Standards/ quality
• Produce /d review bills of quantities (costing), drawings and related requirements for the construction /maintenance works based on the recommended drawings / plans.
• Provide specifications for all technical works and building related matters to ensure right materials and value for money.
2. Management of Construction Projects
Conduct regular monitoring of construction works to ensure they are meeting
standards outlined in the contracts, including agreed timeframes and available
budget limits, meet regulatory and industry minimum standards and safety and
adopt a proactive approach in this regard.
• Regularly visit construction sites to verify the progress and quality of work
• Provide immediate feedback to contractors regarding progress and quality
highlighting successes and areas for improvement
• Document results of all site visits and provide copy to contractor and WVZ
stakeholders
• Provide advisory role in financial management of construction projects through
monitoring construction budget and revisions.
• Establish positive working relationships with WVZL stakeholders to ensure
quality delivery of all construction works.
• Ensure all WVZ owned and occupied buildings are of high safety standards and
in proper condition.
• Ensure that all construction project meet donor regulations and standards as stipulated in the approved project document.
3. External Relations and Partnerships
Ensure effective government relationships and partnerships are established for construction
• Establish strategic and positive working relationships to relevant government
agencies as needed for their support in construction works
• Ensure that necessary government approvals provided for sign-off of completion of works.
• Ensure that there are frequent engagements, timely reporting and a positive working relationship with donors funding construction projects.
4. Documentation and Reporting:
Provide key project reports on a regular basis:
• Develop and maintain a database of all construction works being conducted in WVZL, documenting progress, quality, achievements and challenges.
• Ensure all technical documentation is in order for all construction contracts.
• Review reports and proposals that are shared with donors regarding construction projects.
Submit weekly and monthly construction progress report to stakeholders
5. General
Communicate World Vision Christian ethics and demonstrate life that is an
example to others.
• Attend chapel/devotions.
• While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the
duties involved in this position. World Vision reserves the right to add or
alter duties when necessary, through the Supervisor.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related field with 3 years of experience
• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related field with 5 years’ experience
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD and data analysis software is ‘ recommended
• Knowledge of Project Management is added advantage
• Knowledge of Construction lndustry
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified? Click here to apply
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