Site Supervisor at Esto Africa Limited

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare standard costs (prices) for each item as input into project costing.
• Review Works programmes drawn up by clerk of works and get the formal approval of all
• Provide regular updates to marketing, workshop and finance teams to ensure that all are involved in planned activities
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately
• Plan and control use of resources on Site and ensure all necessary resources are availed
• Monitor use of Labour, skill and quantity required
• Source for lacking equipment which may be needed in the site
• Arrange for Statutory Inspections and approvals on time
• Monitor site instruction book
• Formally follow up on all issues raised on site
• Get approvals for all instructions which will have cost or structural impacts on the site, according to Statutory guidelines
• Monitor activities of other Contractors and subcontractors on Site and ensure the timing of such works fit into the original Works programme
• Review deliverables prepared by team
• Negotiate subcontractor payments where applicable
• Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Resolve and/or escalate to management all issues that have impact on project deliverables
• Approve team members’ time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner.
• Review the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.
• Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner and mitigates team conflict and communication problems
• Manager day-to-day client interaction and communicate effectively with to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree/ Diploma in Civil Engineering/Building Engineering or related field of study
• 5 years of site supervision / project management experience
• Proven track record in running projects
• Basic computer knowledge, especially packages that deal with BQs
• Thorough product knowledge of building materials
• Construction background is a MUST
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to establish collaborative relationships