Construction Manager

## Description

**Food For the Poor Jamaica** is seeking an experienced **Construction Manager**. The position reports directly to the Executive Director and ensures efficient implementation of construction programs while maintaining quality control according to the agreed standards. **Candidates to be considered MUST reside in JAMAICA.**

Please send your resume addressed to the HR Manager at [[email hidden]](mailto:[email hidden])

**KEY FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES**

• **General**
• - Plan and review construction projects to ensure alignment with the mission/vision of FFP and the expectations of the donors/funding agencies
• Review plans, drawings and costings for appropriateness and correctness
• Liaise with relevant government agencies in order to identify and/or respond quickly to potential bottlenecks in the various approval processes
• Represent FFP at the leadership level with local and international stakeholders
• Manage staff to ensure maximum productivity
• Guide the preparation of project and department budgets
• Prepare and present project and department status reports as per agreed timelines
• Make appropriate adjustments in manpower, material and scheduling to reduce or offset budget and time overruns
• Guide the sourcing and replacement of materials
• Assist in the identification and vetting of contractors
• Guide the setting of rates for contractors
• Guide budget and schedule expectations for projects, based on expected deliverables
• Ensure that appropriate health and safety guidelines are in place and adhered to
• Keep up to date with local and international best practice, with a view to guiding the improvement and or development of standards and practices within FFP

## Qualifications
**JOB SPECIFICATION/COMPETENCIES**
**Required Qualification:**

• - Master's’ Degree in a Construction related field
• Project Management Certification

**Required Experience:**

• - 10 years of in-field construction experience, with at least four years’ experience in a decision-making capacity, with responsibility for budgets and implementation related to construction activities or site management

**Key Competencies:**

• Commercial and business experience
• In-depth knowledge of risk assessment and management tools and practices
• Strong communication skills, marked by an ability to interact with persons at all socio-economic and professional levels
• Computer literate, with proficiency in the MS Office Suite, especially in spreadsheet, presentation and project management or scheduling; demonstrated comfort with construction specific software
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure while making effective decisions

**Other Required Competencies:**

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong leadership skills

**Working Conditions:**

• At least 50% of the time in an office environment, with the balance of the time spent outdoors, often in live construction areas marked by noise and dust; regular travel between parishes.

Please send your resume addressed to the HR Manager at [[email hidden]](mailto:[email hidden])