Job Purpose:

• The Site Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day activities on the project construction site. S/he will take some responsibility for security, health and safety, organizing and supervising materials and people, marking out the site, making sure designs are applied correctly, and liaising with main and sub-contractors and the Project Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications;
• Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials
• Managing, monitoring, and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client/architect
• Liaising with subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and the general workforce involved in the project
• Liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers, and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress;
• Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labor force and the work of any subcontractors;
• Planning the work and efficiently organizing the site to meet agreed deadlines
• Overseeing quality control, health, and safety matters on-site
• Preparing reports as required
• Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.

Key requirements:

• B.Sc. in Civil Construction or equivalent engineering education, training, and experience is required.
• A postgraduate degree in construction management is an added advantage.
• 6-10 years’ related experience preferred
• Certification: Registration as a Professional Engineer is highly desirable
• MBA or similar business degree, diploma, or course is also desirable
• Must be computer literate with sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project

Behavioral Competencies:

• High attention to detail
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with good business judgment
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Determined work ethic and must be seen to be professional at all times (communication and presentation)