Construction Supervisor

Job description

Employment Type Contract Experience level Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in a supervisory role in construction or civil-related projects. Workplace Type Onsite Location Siavonga, Zambia – 10101 Job role

Construction Supervision and Coordination

• Supervising and coordinating daily construction activities to ensure work is completed according to approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules.

• Allocating tasks, monitoring productivity, and providing guidance to subordinates and site personnel.

• Monitoring project progress against work plans and reporting delays, risks, or deviations to the Assistant Project Manager.

• Coordinating with internal departments and relevant site teams to ensure smooth project implementation.

Quality Control and Inspection

• Inspecting ongoing construction works and verifying the quality of materials, workmanship, and completed structures.

• Ensuring construction works comply with required standards, company policies, approved drawings, specifications, and statutory requirements.

• Identifying construction quality issues and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.

• Promoting continuous improvement in construction practices, quality standards, and site productivity.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Enforcing health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements on all construction sites.

• Conducting daily toolbox talks and ensuring workers use the required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Investigating and reporting site incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

• Maintaining a safe and compliant working environment throughout construction activities.

Materials, Resources and Cost Control

Monitoring material usage and preventing wastage through proper storage and accountability measures.

• Monitoring workforce productivity and ensuring resources are effectively allocated.

• Identifying construction challenges and proposing practical solutions to minimize delays and cost overruns.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintaining accurate site records, including daily progress reports, site instructions, inspection reports, and attendance time sheets.

• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports.

• Ensuring required site documentation and reports are completed and submitted on time.

Teamwork and Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinating effectively with site support, fabrication, hatchery, processing, health and safety, production, logistics, and maintenance teams.

• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

• Providing effective communication and maintaining positive working relationships with site personnel and other stakeholders.

Must have skills • Knowledge of basic construction methods, materials, and engineering principles related to civil projects. • Basic understanding of construction drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and project schedules. Knowledge of construction quality assurance and quality control requirements. • Strong site supervision and workforce management skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. • Strong communication and report-writing skills. Good to have skills • Attention to detail and a highly ethical approach to work. • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. • Ability to adapt to changing site conditions and maintain focus on project objectives. Qualifications

• A minimum of a Grade Twelve (12) Certificate.

• A certificate in Construction Management or related field.

• Training in Construction Management or any related field will be an added advantage.

• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in a supervisory role.

• Experience in construction or civil-related projects.

• Experience coordinating external and internal stakeholders.

• Experience in site supervision, workforce management, construction inspection, and quality verification.