Construction Supervisor

Trinidad

Construction Supervisor

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

To oversee and direct the construction activities of the project, from conception to completion and to review the project in-depth so as to manage scheduled deliverables.

MAIN JOB FUNCTION

To provide support to the Project Manager through ensuring timely completion of the project by planning, organizing and controlling assigned activities related to the construction and maintenance of structures facilities, and/or systems; ensuring also the safety and security of site staff and to participate fully in the development of the construction project

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Confers with Project and Construction Managers and Site Superintendent to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, and construction problems.

2. Provides oversight for all construction activities including oversight of site personnel, preparing work schedules and assigning specific work duties as necessary.

3. Implements work plans to achieve optimum operational efficiency and effectiveness.

4. Monitors site teams to ensure maximization of resources and minimization of failures/reworks.

5. Provides oversight for all quality assurance and quality control activities

6. Inspects and reviews project works on an ongoing basis to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations

7. Interprets and explains work plans to site workers

8. Requisitions supplies and materials to complete construction works.

9. Oversees the works of sub-contractors who complete specific services within the project to ensure compliance with job specifications

10. Takes action in conjunction with the Construction Manager to mitigate the results of delays, bad weather or emergencies at the construction site.

11. Inspects work for defects, and ensure rectification of same, prior to completion of Inspection Report

12. Prepare short-term target programmes for own area of work, complete with material, plant, and labour resources.

Health, Safety and Environmental Management

13. Promotes the safe and efficient operation of the Project Site

14. Ensures HSE hazards related to the Project Site’s facilities and operations are identified and adequate resources applied to manage the HSE related risks

15. Ensures implementation of all HSE policies and procedures

16. Ensures all incidents are effectively investigated and periodic HSE audits facilitated

17. Performs other related duties as may be required by the job function.

Requirements

Education:	An HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution Post Grad Qualifications in Construction and Building Knowledge Auto-cad and other project-based software programs
Experience:	Ten (10) years post qualification experience, in the same or similar position Familiarity with generally accepted construction principles and practices
Essential Skills & Attributes:	Ability to work well under pressure and endure long hours Possess pragmatism and superior problem solving/analysis skills Ability for critical thinking in a systematic fashion Detail and results oriented Effective communication and interpersonal skills Experience working with teams and a team player Superior Management and Organizational skills Must be pro-active with the ability to initiate action and function with a high degree of autonomy