Job Vacancy @ Kolat Brick – Construction Manager

Company
Kolat Construction Company Limited is a pioneer in Sierra Leone with strong social impact credentials. Beyond profitability and sustainability Kolat seeks to create a social impact through its businesses in a variety of ways including providing employment for a significant number so of people in rural Sierra Leone. Kolat is part of a wider group of companies working as part of the Truestone Group including such brands as actb Savings & Loans Limited, Frontline Chickens Limited, Chicken Town Limited, and Life by Design Group Limited. As with all our group companies, KOLAT has purpose and transformation at its heart.

Product
Kolat Construction Company works with clients who are building using the  high-quality, low-cost, high-strength, hydraulically compressed, interlocking, dry-stacked clay bricks using the alternative construction system that incorporates these load-bearing bricks; a system that results in a 30% saving over traditional methods.
We are a small team of hard working, dedicated, target driven, professional individuals who are self- disciplined, self-motivated and committed to achieving our goals and ambitions.
Kolat Construction is the sister company of Kolat Brick Company who manufacture the bricks out at their yard in Rogbere which is 7km from 4-Mile Junction.

Overview

Overseeing and directing construction projects from conception to completion.

Reviewing the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.

Overseeing all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.

Role Brief

We are looking for a reliable Construction Manager to plan construction projects and oversee their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will be responsible for budgeting, organization, implementation, scheduling and resourcing of the projects.

Role Description

Construction Project Managers have the ultimate authority to oversee every phase of a construction project. They make sure that they complete projects within the timeline and budget.

Responsibilities include managing relationships with key stakeholders, create benchmarks for success and deliverables (including managing budgets) and plan work assignments that meet deadlines requirements while considering changes in budget or scope during the execution of the contract.

An effective Construction Project Manager should communicate with all different construction workers and managers across the project to ensure all tasks are performed promptly. They must create strong relationships between workers and managers, which are vital when dealing with such tense situations that can arise at any moment during a building project’s life cycle from start to finish.

The Construction Project Manager will be charge of every aspect of a project during construction, but they must still report to their Project Manager. Construction Project Managers also need to communicate with hands-on construction workers who work in the field to ensure the project remains within budget and timelines are met.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion.
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work, and overseeing quality control..
• Select and source tools, materials and equipment and track inventory.
• Meet contractual conditions of performance.
• Ensuring all changes to specifications, work scope and drawings are documented.
• Review the work progress on daily basis.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licences
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risks.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
• Any other ad-hoc projects and duties as required by the management.

Requirements and Skills

• Proven working experience in construction management.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and methods.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Ability to source materials, negotiate prices and schedule timely deliveries.
• Technical understanding of architects and engineers’ drawings.
• Fully able to produce Bills of Quantities, pricing, and estimates
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process.
• Sound commercial awareness – ability to allocate and manage your budget effectively and to understand client concerns.
• Familiarity with construction management software packages.
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Leadership and human resources management skills.
• Good communicator at all levels.
• Self-motivated, energetic and driven.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field.

Working Conditions

Kolat Construction have an office located at Jui Junction next to the Chinese Hospital, which can be used for meetings and office-based working as required.

We also have a facility in Freetown which can be used for meetings if required.

We envisage that the CM will be mobile and spending the majority of their time visiting and managing ongoing construction projects.

Home based working is also possible.

The Construction Manager will report to the Operations Director.

Remuneration Package 

Negotiable.

Based on Experience and Qualifications.

Communications and travel allowance in addition.

Bonus based on Performance.

Contact

Please send your updated CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the position as “Subject”

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