Construction Site Foreman

JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Site
Department: Technical
Reports to: Directors
Job Titles of Persons Supervised: Site Supervisors
Job Grade
Salary range Kshs. 60,000.00
JOB SUMMARY – PURPOSE
To ensure that the Health &Safety requirements are met, at the site and ensuring employees safety is met.
 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Organising tools, plant, machinery and materials.
Organising workers.
Supervising construction activities.
Identifying materials and equipment that may be required on site.
Ensuring construction is carried out accurately, following plans and specifications.
Ensuring that contractor activities are properly co-ordinated.
Ensuring that tasks are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
Taking responsibility for health and safety on site.
Maintaining detailed and accurate site reports.
Communicating project progress to key stakeholders, such as the management client, architects, engineers when needed.
Any other duty assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(The knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training)
Level of Education/Academic Qualification
Diploma/Degree in Construction Management
Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications
Diploma in  Construction management
Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required                                          

Must be proficient in the use of computer to prepare reports using Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel
Excellent working knowledge of construction scheduling and outage planning.
Must be able to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
Must be able to easily move around active construction site safely and effectively.
Must have highly-effective written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent team leader/player with exceptional interpersonal skills to deliver  results
Must have proven problem-solving skills.
Supervisory skills

Relevant Work Experience
At least three (2) years relevant experience in a reputable construction organization
CONTACTS ARISING FROM THE JOB
(List contacts which exert significant influence on the work of the jobholder)
Within the Organization
Outside the Organization

Operations Manager
Technical Director
Site managers
Site supervisors
Government Agencies
Clients
Casuals
Subcontractors
Service provider consultant

AUTHORITY/DECISION MAKING
The position makes recommendations to the supervisor on improvement of the project. And makes decisions on the management of a project based on SARL policies.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
The jobholder may be required to work long and odd hours, sometimes working over the weekends and public holidays mostly outside the office inspecting works on site.
 
Acceptance:
I hereby confirm that I have understood my role very clearly, and that my performance will continually be judged against those roles, as herein stipulated.
Signatures:
Employee:
Date:
Supervisor:
Date:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@sarl.co.ke using the position as subject of email.

Apply via :

hr@sarl.co.ke