AFEX, a Lonrho company, provides camp
construction, catering, management and logistics support to the Oil and Gas,
Mining, UN and NGO sectors, in some of the most remote corners of
Africa.
The AFEX Team is dedicated to
ensuring clients have peace of mind that their projects will run on schedule
and to budget, with their personnel being cared for to a high international
standard.
AFEX wishes to recruit a competent,
innovative and self-driven person to fill the following position:
Assistant Construction Manager
The successful candidate will be
engaged in design, running, and managing construction projects.
He/she shall assist the Construction
Manager (CM) in planning, coordination, and control of construction projects
from beginning to completion.
He/ She will report to the CM and may
supervise Site Managers.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning:
- Discussing and agreeing project
specifications, objectives and timescales with CM.
- Assisting CM with technical development of
electrical, mechanical, plumbing and civil designs.
- Developing the schedule of work and strategy
for taking the project forward.
- Developing Project Execution Plans
- Developing Risk Assessments
- Quantity Surveying
- Contract interpretation and development
- Working with Business Development Team putting
together bids.
Executing:
- Site surveying and liaison with other
construction professionals before construction begins.
- Ensuring strict adherence to budgets,
timelines, and quality.
- Coordinate procurement, logistics and
operations with Construction Team.
- Making safety inspections of the site when
work is underway and ensuring regulations relating to health safety and
the environment (HSE) are adhered to.
- Coordinating and monitoring sub-contractors,
ensuring they maintain high standards and adhere to QHSE procedures.
- Oversee work; manage performance and
development of Construction Site Manager.
Reporting:
- Regular updating of schedule and writing of
daily/weekly/monthly progress reports
- Meeting or reporting to stakeholders, keeping
them updated as required.
- Using project management software packages to
plan smooth workflows, keep track of people, manage supply, stock and use
of material and monitor progress.
Working Safe:
- Ensure that any work is done in line with
AFEX’s Health and Safety guidelines.
Must be fully aware of:
- The dangers and risks specific to trade.
- Which PPE is appropriate for the tasks being
undertaken
- The correct methods of manual handling, and risks
of lifting heavy loads.
- The risks of working at heights
- The risks of working in enclosed/confined
spaces.
- The fire risks and what action to take in the
event of a fire.
- When a Permit to Work if required for certain
tasks.
- When Lock out Tag out (LOTO) procedure must be
followed.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s in Civil engineering or
Construction Management and Diploma in Project Management
- 5 years’ experience in similar job, preferably
working in remote areas.
- Highly experienced in MS project, or similar scheduling
software
- High degree of professional integrity
- Ability to work effectively in a team based,
multi-cultural environment.
- Capacity to deliver timely results, under
pressure, with minimum supervision.
- Flexibility to cover other aspects of
construction program as directed by CM
- Ability to solve problems, prioritise and show
good communication skills.
- Excellent MS and IT skills.
- Working knowledge of Computerised Maintenance
Management Systems (CMMS) an advantage.
Maintenance Supervisor - Field Based
The successful
candidate will be responsible for accomplishing work requirements by orienting,
training, assigning, scheduling, and coaching employees and supervising
sub-contractors in the project
He/ She will be reporting to the
Construction Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Meet construction work standards by following
production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards;
resolving operational problems; identifying work process improvements
- Meet construction budget by preparing
estimates; monitoring expenses; implementing cost-saving actions
- Plan construction projects by studying
blueprints; ordering and scheduling materials and equipment
- Monitor construction projects by confirming
instructions for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, concrete, painting, and
related trades; conducting inspections; issuing change orders; approving
work
- Approve construction work by conducting
inspections
- Prevent fines and interruptions by complying
with, and enforcing, codes
- Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment
by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal
regulations.
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending
educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; benchmarking
state-of-the-art practices.
- Oversee day to day activities of the casual
labourers.
- Accomplish set tasks by working diligently and
motivating labourers.
- Ensure that all labourers work in a safe and
secure manner following AFEX guidelines.
- Manage and maintain tools and material
inventory.
- Bring any issues to the attention of the
supervisor immediately
General Responsibilities:
- To carryout routine preventative maintenance
in line with job schedule and/or SOPs.
- Ensure cost efficient use of department
materials and equipment.
- Work together with department staff and
employees to provide an efficient maintenance service.
- Communicate and coordinate with superiors to
ensure safe and smooth running of camps with minimum disruption to client.
- Keeping tools of trade secure and in good
condition, reporting damages and losses immediately to supervisor.
- Keeping adequate stock of essential
maintenance spares and advising supervisor in good time when materials
require reordering.
Working Safe:
- Ensure that any work is done in line with
AFEX’s Health and Safety guidelines.
- Must always, as far as is practicable, work
with a 'buddy' in case of an incident.
- Must be aware of the dangers and risks
specific to trade.
- Must be aware of what PPE is appropriate for
the tasks being undertaken.
- Must be aware of the correct methods of manual
handling, and risks of lifting heavy loads.
- Must be aware of the risks of working at
heights including work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs.
- Must be aware of the risks of working in
enclosed/confined spaces, including trenches and tanks.
- Must be aware of the fire risks and what
action to take in the event of a fire.
- Must be aware of when a permit to work if
required for certain tasks.
- Must be aware of when Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
procedure must be followed.
- Safely cordon off area of work from public
before commencement of works.
Minimum Qualifications / Trade
Specific Requirements:
- A diploma in a relevant field
- 3-5 years’ experience working on a similar
role.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to
work effectively within a team setting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.
- Must be available 24hrs for emergency call out
- Able to work with power tools
- Good at project management, planning and
follow-up
- Quality management keeping in mind that all
work must be done with a focus on quality
- Developing standards and Supply management
To apply, send your CV only to
careers@afexgroup.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
