Construction Manager (Contractor) – CURE International

Job Description

CURE International is seeking a contractor to serve as a contracted Construction Manager for its current project at CURE Children’s Hospital of Malawi. Beit-CURE Children’s Hospital of Malawi is one of CURE International’s eight children’s hospitals throughout Africa and the Philippines. We provide world-class surgical care and intentional spiritual care to children living with treatable disabilities, all of which is free of charge to the patients and their families.

The Construction Manager will be responsible for managing, planning, and coordinating the construction of a new operating room at the hospital from start to finish, including organizing the schedule of works, maintaining the budget, and adhering to quality standards.

Please note that this is a contractor position. The duration of this contract is 12 months, renewable based on performance and on the assigned construction project projected duration. There is the possibility of contract extension that will be reviewed at least 3 months prior to the completion of the 12 month term.

Preference will be given to qualified Malawian contractors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Examine engineering architectural drawings and review design computations to ensure compliance with sound engineering practices and established international and local standards, codes and regulations.
2. Conduct internal project assessments to validate recommendations from contracted engineers and architects.
3. Complete bid analyses to ensure best value options for assigned projects, and provide on-site daily monitoring, inspection, and reporting of construction works.
4. Verify contractor’s fulfillment of specifications in the Bill of Quantities and construction contracts, and review the quality of material samples to ensure it meets or exceeds standards.
5. Chair and document weekly job meetings with the Project Engineer and contractor to review the work plan, the progress of works, requests for information, change orders, material inspections, and other construction-related activities.
6. Supervise and provide instructions to contractors as required to adhere to their work schedule and the required quality and safety standards.
7. Conduct daily site inspections to ensure contractors maintain health and safety within the hospital grounds and project site and ensure that safety rules and best practices are strictly followed.
8. Advise the Project Engineer and Hospital management of any concerns and propose recommendations for improvements or changes required.
9. Review contractor invoices through verification of BOQ, work with Project Engineer and Contractor to prepare documents for final approval and payment by hospital management and CURE finance.
10. Coordinate progress update meetings/conference calls with the Executive Director, Operations Manager, and Regional Head of Facilities, monthly or as requested.
11. With assistance from the hospital’s CURE Storyteller, create weekly progress reports on redline drawings, quantities, change orders and store progress photographs in the CURE Project Management Google Drive or other CURE designated project management systems.
12. Manage any unexpected problems during the project and assist Hospital Management through any conflict resolution with the contractor, if necessary.
13. Ensure the project is delivered on time and budget by setting benchmarks, budget approval, and monitoring progress.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture or construction management preferred.
2. Certifications in one or more aspects of construction management (project management, health and safety, construction, environmental, etc.).
3. Intermediary ability/training/certification in Autodesk products (AutoCAD and REVIT).
4. Intermediary knowledge of and basic technical (hands-on) abilities in various trade skills such as carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, surveying, welding, etc.
5. Minimum of five (5) years of building construction project experience in the areas of major and minor projects, remodeling, and renovation.
6. Previous healthcare construction experience preferred.
7. Background check will be required, if shortlisted.
8. Proficient in English, both in written and oral communication
9. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Also intermediary ability in Microsoft Project preferred.
10. Proficient in PDF documents redlining and commenting.
11. Knowledge of engineering practices and principles for healthcare facilities.
12. Knowledge of the construction standards, codes, and regulations pertaining to the construction and maintenance of structures and facilities.
13. Pre-construction knowledge regarding costs of construction and maintenance.  Ability to complete bid analyses.
14. Ability to perform general construction tasks.
15. Ability to administer and conduct a thorough and detailed inspection of buildings and facilities.

In addition, all contractors are required to perform the duties of their position in support of, and not in opposition to, CURE International’s Statement of Faith.