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Job Title:  Construction Manager

Organisation: Easy Housing

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Easy Housing is a circular, biobased and climate-resilient building technology, based on FSC-certified timber. We offer a unique solution to the growing need for affordable, sustainable housing in the Global South. Easy Housing is a brand of Easy Housing Concepts Uganda Limited – a social enterprise registered in Uganda.

Job Summary:  Easy Housing is looking for an experienced construction manager in Kampala! We offer sustainable, social and scalable housing in Uganda. Our eco-friendly timber homes are affordable, sustainable, and create local jobs.

To further develop the market potential in Uganda, we are expanding our team with a construction manager, preferably with experience in timber construction. We have an office and prefabrication factory in Kampala and plan on growing this team further in 2024.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

As construction manager in Uganda, you will be responsible for the following activities:

• Oversee and direct construction projects from prefabrication till placement
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
• Coordinate and direct carpentry team and subcontractors
• Maintaining tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
• Review the work progress on daily basis
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to project status
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
• Work closely together with the Project Managers and carpenters

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field
• At least three years of working experience in construction management
• Experience with timber construction is a big plus
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
• Expert knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and quality standards in construction
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Experienced in keeping an overview of production planning of multiple projects
• Affinity with sustainable and affordable housing
• Fluency in English and Luganda
• Based in Kampala and mostly working from our factory in Kireka

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their CVs and motivation letters via Email to: jobs@easyhousing.org

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