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CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle. Since 1947, we have provided innovative solutions developed through strong client relationships of mutual trust and respect and a commitment to quality and integrity.
Job Description
We are now accepting applicants for the position of Construction Manager on a donor-funded irrigation infrastructure development activity involving design review and construction supervision of irrigation infrastructure. This position will be based in Maseru, Lesotho, with anticipated minor local travel within the country.
The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing construction supervision for projects in the agriculture/irrigation sector in Sub-Saharan Africa and other emergent nations. Local candidates encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities:
The Construction Supervision Engineer will supervise construction of irrigation infrastructure while adhering to project schedule and quality. This will include but not be limited to:
• On-the-ground supervision of construction activities of design-build contractor
• Ensuring adherence to the goals, deliverables, and objectives (e.g., scope, schedule, quality, and budget) of the contract with the client, design-build consultant, and other parties.
• Ensuring that the team is adhering to construction-related requirements for the project
• Technical inputs to reports and other deliverables.
• Participate in production of quarterly and annual work plans and payment schedules
• Mentoring and supporting project staff and supervise consultants
• Coordination with Stakeholders, including the client, consultants, government agencies, and local communities, to ensure successful project execution.
• Abiding by CDM Smith’s quality management program (QMP) and anti-corruption policy (ACP)
Minimum Qualifications
• BS Degree in construction management/supervision, civil engineering or another closely related field.
• At least 10 years demonstrated professional experience in construction management/supervision for international, large-scale project management (projects valued at $5M or greater).
• At least 7 years of experience in construction management for agriculture/irrigation projects in developing/emergent nations, including some work in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience on design-build projects in the role of construction supervisory engineer
• Experience working on donor funded projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Excellent leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
• MS Degree in construction management/supervision, civil engineering or another closely related field.
• Experience in Lesotho
• Experience on MCC-funded projects
Amount of Travel Required
5%
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