Construction Manager School for Life Foundation Kampala, Uganda

Construction Manager

Purpose of the Position

The Construction Manager oversees the construction of all School for Life related projects, and involves the following: supervising construction workers; defining and maintaining construction work procedures and processes; overseeing the day-to-day construction progress; and providing backup support for the Country Director. Furthermore, this individual is responsible for purchasing and transporting all building supplies, as well as assisting in creating a strong, positive public image for the Foundation.

Principal duties and responsibilities
• Identify, develop and maintain construction procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring all construction is completed within the time frame specified.
• Develop relationships with building staff, suppliers, and contractors.
• Prepare proposals and budgets for Country Directors’ approval.
• Prepare interim and final narrative reports per Country Director requirements
• Maintain consistent communication with programs staff and management to determine goals and objectives.
• Assist department personnel in writing periodic reports to comply with funding requirements.
• Arrange meetings regularly with Country Director.
• Supervise construction support staff; provide work direction; resolve staff questions; coordinate workflow.
• Create and adapt construction procedures as necessary; identify, develop and implement construction workflow processes; monitor procedures and ensure quality control.
• Assist Country Director with budgeting for construction, and all other expenses.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the construction sites.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency supervising staff and managing projects.
• Satisfactory technical support skills including word processing, spreadsheet, database and data entry.
• High standards regarding accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to use experience and good judgment to make appropriate decisions.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate well, act effectively as liaison between management/program staff and construction staff, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Aptitude for organizing tasks, managing time and prioritizing projects.
• Outstanding judgment, initiative and drive.

Job Email id: dave(at)schoolforlife.org.au