PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

• Conduct regular meetings with contractors, consultants, and any other party to ensure clarification and meet specific requirements in a timely manner.
• Delegate tasks to team members according to their individual skill sets, experience, and abilities to ensure efficient completion of the project.
• Maintain sub package budgets and recommend adjustments according to needs as they arise.
• Monitor the construction of all civil and earthworks including installation including start-up of fixtures and systems and commissioning of project with Engineer & Owner
• Review and approve material and equipment systems prior to installation or use.
• Manage and lead civil and earthwork subcontractors throughout duration of the project (from Groundbreaking through Commissioning and Turnover to Owner)
• Assist Scheduling department with developing detailed CPM schedules for all civil and earthworks including construction and or installation activities, including cost and resource loading
• Track performance and analyze the completion of key goals.
• Document and report project progress to stakeholders and clients
• Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals and construction activities.
• Initiate, prepare, review, track and distribute RFIs.
• Assist in management of project permit process.
• Assist in preparations of bid packages and procurement.
• Update construction schedule based on project team input.
• Trade Contractor progress and materials delivery.
• Change management, including soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and preparing actions and change orders
• Track and inspect material deliveries.
• Assist in preparation of monthly owner project status reports, as required
• Attend project meetings, as directed by Project Manager and record meeting minutes
• Assist and/or complete project close-out
• Communicate and enforce environmental, health and safety management policies
• Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-free environment through own actions and mentoring others
• Maintain accurate contract documents
• Other duties assigned as delegated to by Senior Project manager.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of civil engineering principles and standard construction practices.
• Working knowledge of civil works contracts interpretation and risk management.
• Excellent analytic & communication skills.
• Physical fitness and stamina.
• Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.
• Research and analytic skills.
• Proficient use of MS Office and relevant software packages such as AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Seven (7) years of experience in Project Engineering with considerable exposure to construction management & general administration.
• Considerable experience in construction safety practices.

The primary responsibility of the Safety Manager is ensuring that infrastructure team and its employees adhere to safety standards. Incumbent’s focuses on creating and implementing organizational safety guidelines for project construction, promoting a culture of safety in the workplace, and performing regular site inspections to check compliance.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

• Provide overall leadership and direction to project and construction team in terms of safe work practices.
• Oversee and provide guidance to all project team and ensuring capacity building for all staff.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, job assignments, and priority management for project staff
• Lead safety meetings and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective actions, and implement follow up assessments. Plans implement and conduct preventive care, safety, and compliance training programs.
• Plans, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive environmental safety and health programs on premises or at all project construction site location.
• Provides project management team with guidance on health and safety and confirms project sites fulfill the country statutory law and regulations of health, safety, and environment. And also, with international standards.
• Collaborates with management to develop emergency Action Plans and serves as case manager, maintain a written log of safety inspections activities, reports, and correspondence
• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents and good engineering practices
• Provides technical support with regards to safety standards to project manager and team.
• Participates in team meeting and provides regular on – site projects presence either directly or through delegates.

Budget

• Develop and maintain project budget and accounting records for all aspects of safety within the team.
• Develop and maintain project financial projections for review and presentation to PIH Sierra Leone leadership monthly regarding construction projects safety requirements.
• Handle billings and contract management for subcontractors and suppliers with regards to adhering to PIH’s standard safety requirements.

Reporting

• Prepare monthly reports detailing project and construction safety updates in terms of LTI’s, adherence etc.
• Contractor management & construction execution with respect to safety management matrixes and practices.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Physical fitness and stamina.
• Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.
• Research and analytic skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Proficient use of MS Office and relevant software packages.

• • Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a similar field, such as engineering or sciences
  • Prior experience in risk assessment, operations management, and quality control with a background in the construction industry is required.
• Seven (7) years of experience (in construction related) with considerable exposure to management & general administration.