Construction Manager job at National Housing and Construction Company Limited

Background

National Housing and Construction Company Limited is Uganda’s Leading Real Estate Developer with over sixty (60) years of experience in developing, building and managing housing Estates for sell or let at Economic rates. The Company, has strategically placed itself as the lead National Construction Company with establishments at Regional level to reflect the National character and focus on realization of the National Strategic development goals and strategies of the country.

The Company, now seeks to recruit competent persons with high levels of Integrity, dedication and commitment, geared towards driving the Company generated business, both in the short and long term. The staff will work as part of an exciting team with a vision of becoming better professionals and execute the Company’s mandate.

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, coordination and controlling all onsite activities to deliver the project safely on time, within budget and to the required quality and contractual standards

• Planning and Control: Oversee the project organization, develop and manage construction program, resource plan and site logistics and monitor progress against schedule and budgets, report variances and implement corrective actions
• Site Execution and Quality Management: Coordinate Subcontractors, materials and equipment required to maintain workflow and ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, codes, quality standards, Ugandan laws and statutory guidelines on Project implementation as well as implemented within schedule.
• Safety and Compliance: Enforce Site Safety plan, PPE in line with regulatory requirements, obtain permits, maintain records and liaise with authorities for inspections
• Cost and Communication: Control site costs, approve variations and manage subcontractors payments including leading site meetings issue instructions and maintain communications with client consultants and project teams.
• Identification, assessment and preparation of claims for consideration by the Employer.
• Team Leadership: Takes full responsibility for performance management of all direct reports, focusing on all aspects of sound people management e.g. Recruitment, Development, and Performance Management, Remuneration and Rewards, Career path planning, On-the-job training, coaching & mentoring and Employee engagement as well as to managing Client requirements and expectations in achieving targets and milestones etc.
• Close out: Manage snagging, handovers and O&M documentation

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized University.
• Possession of Master’s degree in any of the above fields is added advantage.
• Specialized training, with appropriate qualifications in Project Planning and Management a recognized University/Institution is a Must.
• Minimum of Eight (8) years working experience as Civil Engineer, Construction Engineer/Manager, or in a similar position, in a large and reputable Construction, or Civil Works Company, or reputable Consultancy firm, or on any other large civil works project in public or Private Sector organization.
• Proven working experience in Management of Construction Projects of high-rise buildings, with at least three (3) projects with 4 Storeys and above

Behavioral and Technical Competences

• IT and computer proficiency skills.
• Proven knowledge and skills in application of Engineering-related Software and MS Office Packages (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Project management as well as NHCC product & service offering is essential.
• Negotiation and Communication skills.
• Results-oriented, business-focused and pays attention to details.
• Planning, coordination, and networking skills.
• Project supervision skills
• Analytical thinking
• Interpersonal, and human relations skills
• Leadership, high ethics and integrity.

• Planning and Control: Oversee the project organization, develop and manage construction program, resource plan and site logistics and monitor progress against schedule and budgets, report variances and implement corrective actions
• Site Execution and Quality Management: Coordinate Subcontractors, materials and equipment required to maintain workflow and ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, codes, quality standards, Ugandan laws and statutory guidelines on Project implementation as well as implemented within schedule.
• Safety and Compliance: Enforce Site Safety plan, PPE in line with regulatory requirements, obtain permits, maintain records and liaise with authorities for inspections
• Cost and Communication: Control site costs, approve variations and manage subcontractors payments including leading site meetings issue instructions and maintain communications with client consultants and project teams.
• Identification, assessment and preparation of claims for consideration by the Employer.
• Team Leadership: Takes full responsibility for performance management of all direct reports, focusing on all aspects of sound people management e.g. Recruitment, Development, and Performance Management, Remuneration and Rewards, Career path planning, On-the-job training, coaching & mentoring and Employee engagement as well as to managing Client requirements and expectations in achieving targets and milestones etc.
• Close out: Manage snagging, handovers and O&M documentation

• IT and computer proficiency skills.
• Proven knowledge and skills in application of Engineering-related Software and MS Office Packages (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Project management as well as NHCC product & service offering is essential.
• Negotiation and Communication skills.
• Results-oriented, business-focused and pays attention to details.
• Planning, coordination, and networking skills.
• Project supervision skills
• Analytical thinking
• Interpersonal, and human relations skills
• Leadership, high ethics and integrity.

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized University.
• Possession of Master’s degree in any of the above fields is added advantage.
• Specialized training, with appropriate qualifications in Project Planning and Management a recognized University/Institution is a Must.
• Minimum of Eight (8) years working experience as Civil Engineer, Construction Engineer/Manager, or in a similar position, in a large and reputable Construction, or Civil Works Company, or reputable Consultancy firm, or on any other large civil works project in public or Private Sector organization.
• Proven working experience in Management of Construction Projects of high-rise buildings, with at least three (3) projects with 4 Storeys and above