Construction Project Manager

Following the successful completion of the design phase, we are looking for highly qualified, reliable and committed construction professionals the lead the construction of a new Special Needs School Building.

If construction to you is more than just a job but a way of supporting local development and you have experience in cooperating with the non-profit / charitable sector we are strongly encouraging you to apply.

The Construction Project Manager provides all on site coordination and management of trade contractors throughout all construction works until completion and documents the construction progress. S/he coordinates all construction works until completion, facilitates inspections and documents progress reports.

• Civil works such as site clearing, excavations and earthworks
• Masonry works
• All reinforced concrete works
• Painting works, floor finishes, wall finishes, doors and windows
• Waterproofing and roofing works
• Installation of solar system
• Carpentry and joinery including fitting
• Ceilings, partitions and access flooring
• Plastering, tiling works
• Glazing works
• Ventilation System
• Installation of Elevator
• Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing
• Testing and commissioning before handover, provision of training to Client

Construction Project Manager

The Construction Manager provides all on site coordination and management of trade contractors throughout all construction works until completion and documents the construction progress.

Role (Job Title):

Construction Project Manager

Reporting to:

Construction Project Supervisor

Subordinate position/service provider:             

Trade (sub-)contractors

Timeframe:

22 months, starting November / December 22

Working hours/week:

40 Hrs (100%) and whenever there’s concrete work in situ, even beyond working hours

Location: Koura / North Lebanon Governorate

Objective of Role:

On time, safe, secure and efficient construction of Special Needs School according to project workplan, budget and as per the drawings, BOQ and supervisor’s approval

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timeliness, cost efficiency and quality of construction works in accordance with plan and local regulations
• Quality and reliability of financial and narrative documentation of the construction project
• Working conditions enable all trade contractors and staff to perform in a safe and secure manner 

Responsibilities:

Overall responsibility of on site construction works, staff / contractors, deputizes Construction Project Supervisor on request by supervisor

• Establish and maintain respectful and cooperative relations with relevant project stakeholders
• Represent house authority on site under supervision of client
• Supervise Construction Manager and provides expert advise and guidance throughout the project
• Act as official contact of Lebanese authorities
• Proactively acknowledge and mitigate risks to people, assets, reputation, society and the environment
• Support financial administration in compliance with contract regulations
• Participate in Project Steering committee meetings

Tendering

• Prepare Tender documents according to construction plan, budget and national legal requirements of in Lebanon

(Tenders for service providers and suppliers)

• Support adaptations under supervision of Construction Project Supervisor
• Deputize line manager on request

Contract Management

• Lead development of contracts in cooperation with project partners
• Assess and ensure compatibility with Lebanese laws

Quality Control

• Material and technical assessment
• Responsible for occupational safety and security
• Define hazards and supervise mitigation measures, perform induction on safety to (sub-) contractors and/or supervise induction by (sub-)contractors to staff
• Review incident and accident reports issued by (sub-) contractor
• Investigate accidents and develop mitigation approach under supervision of Construction Project Supervisor
• Lead the establishment of the construction management office and facilities, request and undertake related purchases (electricity, furniture, safety) Preparation of tenders for subcontractors
• Draft call for proposals (Tendering) and collect Obtaining tenders for required materials
• Coordinates construction work, in particular overlapping trades
• Selection of unskilled workers
• Continuously monitors construction work  
• Responsibility for occupational safety

Regular Reporting:

• Provide content for construction progress reports to Construction Project Supervisor (progress, pictures, highlights) 

Requirements:

• Master Degree in Architecture or engineering with relevant professional experience in construction projects of similar scope and in quantity surveying
• Previous experience with reputable NGOs and international organizations
• Registered at the Order of Engineers and Architects in Lebanon
• Ability and readiness to establish and maintain trustful and respectful cooperation with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds – strict adherence to non-discrimination, and child protection and Anti-corruption policies of Client and OH
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills
• Ability to focus and keep calm under pressure
• Above 6 years experience in leading interdisciplinary teams in the construction industry
• More than 12 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in English
• Native – level of proficiency in Arabic
• Proficiency in MS Package
• Proficiency in AUTO CAD