Posts
Organisation: NATIONAL HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
LIMITED
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer Responsible for: Project Engineers and other Engineering staff
Location: Kampala, Uganda, Africa
Department: Operations About this job
National Housing and Construction Company seeks to recruit a competent person with integrity, dedication and commitment, who will work as part of an exciting team with a vision of becoming a better person throughout his/her experience.
Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant position:
Job Purpose
To lead the Company in the execution of building and civil engineering projects undertaken by the company on its own behalf and on behalf of third party clients.
Duties
Key Responsibilities:
· Leads Construction Unit in preparing programs, delivery schedules and reviews budgets for all building and civil engineering projects.
· Lead in the development of production related strategic business units, prepare business cases, contribute to feasibility studies and guide in the setup.
· Directs and controls the activities of the construction unit to ensure that every project adheres to stipulated parameters and that planned profit margins are met.
· Leads the unit in the implementation and review of the Operations manual with special emphasis on streamlining systems.
· Prepares business case, requirement schedules and documentation for plant, materials, subcontractors and suppliers for approval by the relevant authorities and plans their efficient use.
· Responds to architect’s and clients queries on projects being undertaken.
· Maintains progress and completion reports for each project and prepares project progress reports for consideration by Management.
· Leads discussions and negotiations with third party utility companies in order to ensure the provision of water, electricity and other amenities to virgin sites.
· Reviews certificates prepared for payments to sub contractors.
· Coaches, develops and regularly appraises unit staff.
· Any other roles as the management strategy dictates
Minimum Qualification:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
2. Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage
3. Registered engineers with at least eight (8) years experience in project management.
4. Experience in large contract management is an added advantage.
5. Computer literate in appropriate packages which must include MS projects
Competencies/Abilities:
· Leadership
· Business oriented
· Team player/ team builder
· Contract negotiation skills
· Project implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
· Strategic planner
Applications clearly marked “Application for the position of Construction Manager” and accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three professional referees should be addressed to;
The Chief Human Resource Officer,
Plot 5, 7th Street,
Industrial Area,
P.O. Box 659,
Kampala, Uganda.
Or
Email to: info@nhcc.co.ug
Deadline for submission is 20th June, 2013 by 4.00p.m (Local time)
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
