Sunlight Water Center Construction Supervisor Vacancy at TechnoServe
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to
build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit
organization that develops business solutions to poverty. Our work is
rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women
in even the
poorest places can generate income, jobs and wealth for
their families and communities. TechnoServe operates in more than 30
developing countries with over 1,500 employees.
TechnoServe is working with Unilever, the leading multinational consumer
goods company, to develop an innovative solution for sustainable water
provision in Africa. The concept is to develop a social franchise
network of water centers, owned and operated by women franchisees from
their local communities, to sell safe water and other consumer products
under a commercial business model. Providing safe water at affordable
rates reduces the time and money women spend on collecting and treating
water, enabling them to instead pursue other income-generating
activities and save and invest resources in their families and
communities.
TechnoServe is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Sunlight Water Center Construction Supervisor
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
- The Sunlight Water Center Construction Supervisor will monitor
the construction activities that take place for the Construction and
Solar Power Works for the Sunlight Water Kiosk Project, using
TechnoServe’s Monitoring, Inspection and Approval Process, across
communities within 300km radius of Abuja and will be involved in the
organisation of Contractors, Subcontractors and Community Partners.
- He/she will report to the Community and Site Coordinator.
- The Construction Site Supervisor will liaise with the
Contractors to plan, implement and oversee construction efforts at
specific work sites.
- The Supervisor will be selected with equal emphasis on
construction skills, the ability to transfer skills to others and create
a team atmosphere of working together.
Resposibilities
The Construction Site Supervisor will:
- Assist the Community and Site Coordinator in creating schedule for the construction project
- Implement the Monitoring, Inspection and Approval Process to
monitor construction projects to make sure they meet technical
specifications
- Convey information about the progress of the project and performance of the contractors to the Community and Site Coordinator
- Identify any potential problem at the site and work to prevent it
- Ensure that construction projects are completed within planned cost and time
- Monitor the progress of the construction work and performance of contractors and subcontractors at the site
- Convey messages from the management or major stakeholders to contractors and subcontractors
- Ensure that the construction site is safe and free from any hazardous chemical or objects
- Ensure the smooth day to day operation of work activities at the construction site
- Ensure that any authorized change in project plan is executed by contractors
- Ensure that the project is executed in compliance with local or state regulations
Requirements
The Construction Site Supervisor will have:
- Minimum of HND or Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Water and Civil Engineering, membership of professional organisation desirable.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in water and civil engineering construction with excellent hands-on construction skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and other construction software
- The ability to multitask
- The ability to supervise numerous crews handling a variety of tasks
- Excellent communications ability
- Established credibility and integrity.
- Person with own transport (to be reimbursed) will be a plus
- Experience in supervising construction projects.
- The willingness to accept other job responsibilities as needed.
- Excellent understanding of solar and electrical, plumbing, roofing, foundations, carpentry and masonry works
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
submit a Word-formatted single document consisting of their Cover letter, CV and Salary history to:
[email protected] Please identify the position for which you are applying in the subject line.
Note: Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be considered or contacted. No phone calls please.