Construction Officer

The Construction Officer is responsible for managing small infrastructure projects, overseeing construction and rehabilitation teams, controlling budgets, ensuring quality standards, and coordinating procurement to support the successful implementation of infrastructure activities within Plan International's projects in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the management of small infrastructure projects
• Manage the project Construction and rehabilitation teams in the construction sites
• Control budget lines as per the approved contracts with contractors/artisans
• Ensure timely implementation of programme activities, overseeing and managing contractors/artisans
• Coordinate with the Procurement Team to ensure timely procurement of materials of specified and agreed quality with the donors
• Ensure highest quality standards are maintained as specified by best construction practice, Plan International and donor guidelines
• Ensure timely reporting
• Ensure compliance of all requirements as per contracts with contractors/artisans
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of all construction, engaging QA/QC experts or third-party consultants as required and within budget

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering/ Architecture/Urban Planning
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience required in supervising infrastructure projects, especially school or health facility projects
• Extensive knowledge and experience in emergency shelter delivery a must
• Knowledge of SPHERE Minimum standards on Shelter is preferred
• Experience in drawing or revising building plans required (knowledge of AutoCad)
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) experience, materials testing, etc., required

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Architecture
• Urban Planning
• Infrastructure Project Supervision
• Emergency Shelter Delivery
• SPHERE standards
• Building Plan Drawing
• AutoCAD
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Material Testing
• Budget Control
• Procurement Coordination