Construction Officer

Main Responsibilities: Assist project engineer in defining work specifications and quotations Assist project engineer in technical supervision of construction to ensure contractor's adherence to contract documents, including drawings, specifications, testing and materials' requirements; assuring adherence of the contractor to time schedule and making sure that defective materials are removed and replaced properly, as required by the contractor; Supervising WASH infrastructural work daily Ensuring worksite organization and safety Assist project engineer in construction management duties including, but not limited to, contract administration, surveying, coordinating matters between multiple contractors on site, quantity measurements, cost control, reviewing interim and final payments and quality control; Assist project engineer in ensuring community mobilization on issues related to construction, operations and maintenance of implemented WASH facilities  Assist project engineer in making recommendations to the Project Manager on variation orders and contract amendments; Ensuring the quality and pace of the work done by contractors via:                 Daily field visits                 Daily progressive site reports Integrating and coordinating with other team members Ensuring the mitigation of aspects related to gender, child protection, and crosscutting issues Ensuring proper documentation for implemented activities Enhancing referrals pathways Assist project engineer in collecting all needed data and information related to infrastructure projects Assist project engineer in preparing/coordinating any site survey work necessary to support the development of design/tender documentation for future works; checking and supervising any surveying work Checking of each material that has to be utilized for implementation before their installation Assisting in issuing requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for quotations (RFQs) Assisting with tenders including bill of quantities, bidding documents, technical specification, and participate in negotiating terms and conditions of contracts   Skills and Qualifications: Experience in supervising construction works Highly motivated and with a desire to work with local communities   Strong communication skills Understanding of local laws and regulations Advanced computer skills  Report writing skills Knowledge of materials testing, analysis of results and quality control in similar projects;   Fluent in written and spoken English