Construction Site Officer / Marketing Associate at Cherd Africa LTD

Job Description

Purpose of the job:

Monitor the work of contractors to that carry out works for the CHERD Africa/Company as required. The incumbent will also be responsible for marketing the products of the company as may be directed by the Management.

Responsibilities:

Technical work roles (85%)

The Incumbent should be on the site all the time and must be vigilant in the large range of technical aspects of the works that may include but not limited to: -

1. Becoming familiar with all the relevant drawings and written instructions, checking them, and using them as a reference when inspecting the work
2. Making visual inspections
3. Taking measurements and samples on site to make sure that the work and the materials meet the specifications and quality standards
4. Familiarizing themselves with the legal requirements and checking that the work complies with them.
5. Ensuring aspects of environmental, health and safety legislation are complied with and bring any shortfalls observed to the attention of the person(s) concerned.
6. Advise the contractor about certain aspects of the work, particularly if something has gone wrong and notifying the company.
7. They keep detailed records of various aspects of the work, which they put together in regular reports for the architect or engineer and the company management. Records include details of:

• Progress and any delays
• the number and type of workers employed
• Visitors to the site
• Deliveries to the site
• Materials released for construction and the person(s) who signed for the materials
• Instructions
• details of any significant events including any serious deficiencies in health or safety performance observed while on site and keeping the occurrence book for any incidents/accidents on site and how they have been handled
• Waste Management of site waste materials, human waste etc.

Keep watch of the company tools, equipment, plants to prevent loss, mis-use and proper and safe keeping.

Ensure cleanliness is maintained in the company office and construction site.

Marketing associate roles (15%)

The key overall objective of this function is to market the company products (houses) and increase sales by creating, managing and implementing sales strategies and operations as will be guided by the management by carrying out the following functions: -

1. Conduct Home Buyer Education, local marketing via calling, door knocking, flyers in various institutions and other means as necessary.
2. Locate or propose potential business by contacting potential partners, discovering and exploring opportunities.
3. Develop database of organizations that seek houses for their staff linking with the Company’s Sales and Marketing executive.
4. Follow up with client’s that have expressed interest in purchasing houses and those that visit the site
5. Represent CHERD Africa Ltd broader mission and programs through network and community outreach opportunities where needed linking to the marketing activities.
6. Prepare buyer profiles, product and market information (client’s preference analysis) to enable product design during the predevelopment process and for incorporation during the project development process.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of diploma in the field of Building and Construction/civil engineering or related field
• Have a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods and legal requirements with at least 2 years working experience in the construction industry preferably in residential and commercial buildings.
• Working computer skills
• Have a good working knowledge of good environmental management, health and safety safe working practices
• Have good spoken and written communication skills preferably a working knowledge of English

Attributes

• Be physically fit and technically competent
• Be attentive to detail when checking work and materials
• Be honest and vigilant to make sure that the work and materials meet the required standard
• Be able to establish an appropriate working relationship with the contractor's staff while maintaining independence
• Be persuasive and diplomatic while dealing with clients and marketing the company products
• Acting in a professional manner at all times including wearing personal protective equipment when on a construction site and being courteous when addressing the contractor’s employees, clients and other persons.
• Registration by NCA as a site supervisor will be an added advantage

Hours and environment

• The incumbent will be resident at the site, the company has provided for space for accommodation for the officer at the site
• The working hours will be Monday to Friday and Weekend and evening work is common, particularly when deadlines for completion of construction are imminent or early morning as needed.