Construction Supervisor - Civil
Tatu City Limited
Nairobi | Full Time | Real Estate
Closing in 1 week from now
Duties and Responsibilities
On-Site Supervision & Execution Management:
- Provide direct, hands-on supervision of all civil and structural construction activities on a daily basis, including earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete works, structural steel, and masonry.
- Manage and coordinate the daily work of multiple subcontractors and direct labor, ensuring that all teams are working efficiently and collaboratively.
- Monitor site productivity and progress against the weekly and daily work plans, proactively identifying and resolving any issues that may impact the schedule.
- Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and method statements to ensure that all works are executed correctly and in full compliance with the design.
Quality Control & Assurance:
- Act as the frontline enforcer of the project's quality standards, conducting continuous inspections of workmanship and materials.
- Raise formal inspection requests for all completed works and coordinate with the Field Engineer and QA/QC team to ensure timely approvals.
- Identify and report any non-conforming works, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented and documented promptly by the contractor.
- Ensure that all materials delivered to the site meet the approved specifications and are stored correctly.
Health, Safety & Environment HSE:
- Champion a culture of safety on-site, leading by example and enforcing all project HSE rules and regulations without compromise.
- Conduct daily site safety walks Toolbox Talks and ensure that all workers are equipped with the correct PPE and are following safe work procedures.
- Review contractor's method statements and risk assessments, particularly for high-risk activities like excavation, lifting operations, and working at height.
- Immediately report and respond to any safety incidents or near-misses, and assist in the investigation to determine the root cause.
Reporting & Coordination:
- Prepare accurate daily and weekly site reports, detailing the progress of works, resource allocation manpower and equipment, and any delays or challenges encountered.
- Maintain a detailed site diary, recording all key events, instructions, and weather conditions.
- Liaise closely with the Structural Field Engineer to resolve technical queries and ensure that all works are approved before proceeding.
- Coordinate with the project surveyors to ensure that all works are set out and constructed to the correct lines and levels.
Requirements
- Education: A diploma or higher national diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related building trade is essential. A bachelor's degree is an advantage.
- Experience: A minimum of 10-15 years of direct, hands-on experience in a construction supervision role e.g., Foreman, General Foreman, Site Superintendent on large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
- Industry Background: Extensive experience working for a major main contractor is mandatory.
- Technical Proficiency: Expert practical knowledge of construction means, methods, and materials. Must have deep expertise in formwork systems, rebar fixing, concrete pouring and curing, and general construction site logistics.
- Drawing Interpretation: Must be highly skilled in reading and interpreting complex civil and structural construction drawings and translating them into clear instructions for the workforce.
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