DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for two competent professionals to fill the positions of Construction Supervisor on a short-term contract of six months, based in either Yumbe or Arua, West Nile Region, Uganda

Job Summary:
Construction Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the progress of DCA’s various construction works (seedbanks, market centers, aggregation centers, water harvesting structures etc.) that are undertaken by different contractors. She/he ensures construction works are carried out according to their design and as per nationally acceptable quality standards, as well as in a timely and cost-effective manner. He/ She is responsible for budgeting, organizing, implementation and scheduling of the projects.

Main tasks:
• Follow up and evaluate technical bidding documents and provide recommendations for the selection process of the construction firm/contractor.
• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion.
• Review the contractors work schedules and updates; closely monitor the work progress to ensure compliance with the project duration and cost.
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors if applicable
• Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory.
• Ensure high standards of quality assurance in the execution of work and completion of work within stipulated period.
• Review the work progress on regular basis. Measure, record, and review payment requests for the executed works submitted by the contractor.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses.
• Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Carry out comprehensive supervision of projects implementation activities carried out by the contractors to ensure complete compliance with the drawings, technical specifications and various stipulations contained in the contract documents.
• Maintain proper filling system for all site memos, instructions, as well as internal /external correspondences, measured quantities of work, materials on site, reports, and other documents pertaining to the construction activities.

Required Qualifications, skills and experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field.
• At least three years of relevant work experience
• Proven working experience in construction management.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and method.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process
• Familiarity with construction management software packages
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Excellent time and project management

DCA’s Uganda Programme
DCA has supported development and humanitarian programs in Uganda since 1979, working in partnership with local partners. DCA is a member of the ACT Alliance. Our key competencies in Uganda are Production and Marketing s and food security, humanitarian response and civil society. For more information please visit https://www.danchurchaid.org/where-we-work/uganda