Project Superintendent

Project Superintendent

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer losses, and improve livelihoods.

Duties

• Lead and manage the on-site construction team i.e. foremen, sub-foremen, artisans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards.
• Apportion work among staff according to their specialized training.
• Coordinate new construction and major remodelling which involves scheduling, meetings, and reviewing of project documents (e.g. contracts, specifications, blueprints) as necessary.
• Monitor and report on the work progress.
• Keep track of material stock and orders with the supply chain unit.
• Create labour and material schedules to guide the project are within the budget.
• Motivates subordinates and others to top performance.
• Maintain project files for work scopes, drawings logs, sketches, photographs, and all correspondences.
• Ensure early and timely delivery of renovated buildings in the residences for take-over by Housing unit.
• Assist to develop the F.M.S project online database, work order request (WOR) systems for ease of the work.
• Ensure a good customer relation.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Requirements

• HND/B.Sc. in Civil Engineering or related field with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in construction project supervision, site management, or project execution in a well-structured environment.

Competencies: The ideal candidate must have:

• Project Management and Coordination skills.
• Leadership and Team Management skills.
• Strong knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Compliance Management.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).

Benefits

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.