Construction Supervisor – Korem Project

Main purpose of the Position

Oversees daily construction activities on-site, making sure projects are finished safely, on schedule, and are under budget while maintaining quality, and in accordance with MSF standards, protocols, and procedures to ensure the project runs smoothly. He or she serves as the main link between contractors, subcontractors, and management.

Accountabilities

• Supervising and monitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of the building and rehabilitation activities in the project ensuring compliance of MSF standards, protocols, and procedures.  This includes the following tasks:
• Analysing, according to customer requirements and MSF programs, the needs for construction/rehabilitation works and reporting to the line manager accordingly, to provide the necessary information to find an appropriate and efficient solution, including planning of (financial, technical, material and human) resources that meet the project needs.
• Supervising and following up through regular visits the work of construction and/or rehabilitation in progress, to ensure deadlines, budget, and technical specifications and to early detect potential deviations.
• Negotiating agreements and permissions in collaboration with LTL for construction/ rehabilitation projects, establishing regular contacts with local authorities, to ensure all required documentation is filled upon and to avoid delays.
• Organizing and supervising call for tenders (architect office, company tendering) activities to ensure the best technical and financial conditions.
• Planning and supervising the HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation and internal, external communication) of the Maintenance Agents to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activity.
• Supervising and leading the logistic team under his/her responsibility including the definition of each person’s tasks (daily supervision and checking the quality of their work); drawing up working schedule; organising and leading team meetings
• Providing monthly activity reports and implementing reporting practices and protocols to ensure that all construction and rehabilitation documentations are in order and filed accordingly.
• Performing delegated tasks according to his/her speciality and as specified in his/her job description

MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities

• Basic design and development of technical drawings for minor construction and rehabilitation works for MSF within Korem project sites (Korem hospital, GH, Alamata hospital & the outreach sites).
• Supervision of different contractors, subcontractors, and daily workers during the construction or rehabilitation period.
• Ensure the good quality of material and subsequent material approval prior to being used during construction.
• Ensure that the security measures are respected on the construction site and incidence reported (personal protective equipment – PPEs).
• Develop a detailed chronogram of activities and ensure it is followed and give advice whenever delays are foreseen.
• Ensure quality control adherence is emphasized on and the construction works are carried out according to the technical drawings, BoQ and the specifications.
• In conjunction with the Logistic Team Leader, negotiate with contractors and subcontractors on the scope of the works and pricing.