Construction Manager - Lilongwe Malawi

A construction company specializing in water treatment plants water retaining structures bulk earthworks pipelines roads and infrastructure projects is seeking a Construction Engineer for a projectbased contract. The successful candidate will report directly to the Project Manager and Project Director as needed and will be required to be onsite fulltime. Responsibilities include direct oversight of construction works to ensure high standards of quality and safety as mandated by the client.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all work is performed according to approved manuals and procedures.
  
• Ensure the project is constructed and documented per contract documents and best engineering practices.
  
• Provide technical support to the Project Director managing project cost/change controls budgets and accounting records.
  
• Perform change order estimating and assist the Project Manager in negotiations.
  
• Coordinate and monitor schedules to ensure compliance with codes timelines costs quality assurance safety and environmental standards.
  
• Manage and review contractors construction schedules.
  
• Review weekly and monthly reports on project status costs and potential changes.
  
• Report project status to management.
  
• Attend progress and quality client meetings as required.
  
• Lead safety initiatives through example words and compliance.
  
• Oversee construction quality assurance.
  
• Make sound and accurate judgments based on available information.
  
• Supervise onsite construction and installation of civil works.
  
• Monitor civil subcontractors to ensure technical quality and compliance standards are met.
  
• Ensure civil works comply with contractual obligations.
  
• Detect and resolve potential quality issues in coordination with the Site Manager.
  
• Create reports to monitor civil activities against project schedules using daily and weekly plans logs and reports.
  
• Assist onsite construction teams with technical or engineering issues related to civil disciplines.
  
• Assess and determine actual progress onsite based on the approved schedule.
  
• Manage all safetyrelated construction activities formally record nonconformance and attend relevant safety meetings.
  
• Maintain a conscientious attitude towards controlling job costs.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
  
• Additional degree or diploma in Construction Management is advantageous.
  
• 1215 years of project construction and engineering experience required.
  
• Professional Engineer registration with recognized professional bodies.
  
• Registration with a Project and Construction Management Professional body as a Professional Contracts Manager.
  
• Working knowledge of Build Smart and CCS.
  
• Familiarity with JBCC GCC FIDIC and NEC forms of contract.
  
• Experience with large infrastructure construction sites and mega multiyear projects.
  
• Understanding of construction and engineering processes and industry practices.
  
• Knowledge of the roles and interdependencies between contractors designers owners and construction managers.
  
• Proficient in Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and project management software.
  

COMPETENCIES

• Tact and diplomacy.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
• Ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
  
• Proficiency in reading and comprehending technical drawings and blueprints.
  
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results and take initiative.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Openminded approach to queries and tasks.
  
• Diligence and great attention to detail.
  
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  

Benefits