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• Interpret
  building plans and supervise the construction of the housing projects, as
  per specifications and schedules.
• In
  charge of preparing work plans, materials schedules, activity schedules
  and other relevant documentation in a timely manner, for proper planning
  and execution of projects.
• Supervise
  and evaluate works of pieceworkers/sub – contractors. (this assumes
  in-house projects)
• Compile
  and prepare monthly project progress reports, weekly project briefs and
  cost capture reports.
• Measure
  and evaluate works done and prepare payment certificates.
• Evaluate
  the quality of materials supplied to project sites and manage their usage.
• Ensure
  a clean, safe and reliable work environment at project sites – with the
  target of zero incidences and accidents.
• Plan
  for and manage the use of plant and equipment on sites to ensure that they
  are available all the times.
• Provide
  the Company’s Management, whenever necessary, with relevant
  specialist,  expert and technical
  advice (on the basis of appropriate and comprehensive analysis and
  evaluation), with regard to the Company’s investment opportunities and
  projects – especially those involving Partnerships, External Contractors
  and other Service Providers – as well provide the necessary supervision,
  quality  assurance,  facilitation  and 
  coordination of  the  implementation of  the corresponding projects – with a view
  to ensuring their profitable success.
• Mentor,
  coach and develop staff under his/her supervision, through, inter alia,
  professional training, coaching, delegation, appraisal and feedback.
• Perform
  any other duties as may be assigned from time to time, be directed by the
  relevant authority.

• The
  ideal candidate should hold a Degree in Civil Engineering, or a closely
  related and relevant discipline, from a recognized University.
• Five
  or more years’ experience as a Civil Engineer, Construction Engineer, or
  in a similar position, in a large and reputable Construction, or Civil
  Works Company, or reputable Consultancy firm, or on any other large civil
  works project.
• Full
  and valid membership (Registered Engineer) of a nationally, or
  internationally recognized professional Engineers’ Institute, or body,
  such as MUIPE, is a must.
• Specialized
  training, with appropriate qualifications in Project Planning and
  Management, from a recognized institution, are a must.
• Additional
  qualifications in Business Management, from a recognized institution, are
  desirable.
• Proven
  working knowledge and skills in application of Engineering-related
  Software and MS Office Packages (especially AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project,
  Word, Excel and PowerPoint), are essential.
• Proven
  working experience in housing, or civil works project implementation, with
  evidence of successful projects, is essential.
• Past
  experience in working with public, or private sector organizations
  involved in housing-related projects, or programs, shall be an added
  advantage.
• Proven
  negotiation and communication skills.
• Results-oriented,
  business-focused and pays attention to details.
• Advanced
  coordination and networking skills.
• Cost
  consciousness and proven ability to pursue value for money.
• Good
  project supervision skills.
• Excellent
  analytical, accuracy and judgmental skills.
• Strong
  IT and computer proficiency skills.
• Proven
  good presentation and reporting abilities.
• Interpersonal
  and human relations skills, as well as a team-player.
• Maturity,
  high ethics and integrity.
• A
  confident, independent, articulate and reliable personality.
• Possess
  the ability to work under tight deadlines, for long hours and to deliver
  high quality outputs with minimal supervision.

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