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: [email protected]
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