Construction Manager
Budge Recruitment
Afghanistan
Ref: GP918-563
Budge Recruitment

The Role


The Role


My client, a leading global supply chain company is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join their team in Afghanistan.

Key Tasks:
Evaluates, inspects and solves potential field construction problems, referring them to the Construction Project Manager, and/or General Manager Construction as required.

Project / Practice Management
Implements reviews and quality assurance assessment procedures in accordance with the company’s methodology,
Ensures the successful execution of consulting engagements / projects as measured by the company’s goals and customer satisfaction,
Minimizes exposure and risk across multiple projects,
Mitigates risk across projects,
Serves as participant in team and client meetings,
Assesses and mitigates issues openly and quickly,
Assists with client interaction and expectations for multiple or large scale projects,
Anticipates clients needs and proposed alternate business solutions.
Project Accounting:
Assists in Addressing contract and payment issues as they arise,
Communications
Effectively communicates relevant project/practice information to superiors, peers, Contractors and subordinates,
Tactfully communicates sensitive information,
Prepares Reports and Evaluations for review by Project Managers.

Technical Understanding:
Assists in the evaluation and redesign of projects,
Possess a thorough understanding of the company’s Service Offerings and Technical Direction,

Business Development:
Assists in the identification and capitalization of strategic Construction related partnership opportunities,
Assists in the Establishment of long term relationships with clients and capitalizes on equity and partnership opportunities,

Internal Operations:
Provides expertise to internal/external teams and task forces,
Provides status reports to team members across projects and suggests resolutions to addresses issues appropriately,
Complies with and enforces the company’s standard policies and procedures,
Assist in plan and spec analysis in order to provide clear, trackable and coordinated interpretations of the design/drawings for construction,
Performs additional assignments and responsibilities as assumed or requested by Construction Project Managers, General Manager Construction
Conducts field quality control activities in accordance with instructions, inspection programs, using specified control measuring and testing equipment,
Understands and performs document control functions in accordance with on-site policy and procedures,
Provides technical engineering information to company employees and subcontractors to ensure project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions,
Attends and participates in project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as required,
Researches and recommends solutions to design document problems, including conflicts, interferences and errors/omissions,
Participates in the continuous updating and accurate generation of as-built documents, assist with the research and preparation of field change requests to resolve design issues.
Professional Qualities:
Ensures a creative and innovative environment is maintained,
Recommends new, creative methods to facilitate Project Management teams in achieving goals,
Shares and disseminates lessons learned and best practices,
Organizational responsibilities:
Participates in all programs relating to Construction / Contractor evaluations,
Reviews with Construction Managers, Construction Project Manager, General Manager Construction evaluations within practice for consistency,
Assists peer Construction Managers,

Requirements


Requirements


Preferable Skills and Qualifications:
1. Engineering diploma or equivalent combinations of technical / trades training plus a minimum of five years construction experience.
2. Familiarity with applicable Building Codes and Inspection Techniques and Methodologies.
3. Working knowledge of general construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.
4. Working knowledge of Concrete Forming and related Works,
5. Proficiency in computer systems, department software, and typing necessary.
6. Ability to assume responsibility and to interface and communicate effectively with others.
7. Understanding of military, civilian and in-country practices, processes, standards, etc
8. Superior interpersonal skill, tact, diplomacy, influence etc. are essential.
9. Working Knowledge of Multiple Trades, procedures and standards,
10. Working Knowledge of Construction related Mechanical Systems, including, Plumbing, HVAC, Well Bores, Water Purification and sewage Treatment Systems.
11. Solid problem solving skills.

About the Company


About the Company


Welcome to a new world of Recruitment, our aim is simple, to extend the geographical boundaries of the recruitment industry to enable you to recruit the most highly qualified professionals your company deserves.

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