Job Description

Requisition Number 3428BR

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country's national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students. More information...

Agency Aga Khan Education Services

The position

The Construction Director coordinates and delivers in phases the retrofit and new construction of the Aga Khan School (AKS) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The position takes a 'hands-on' role liaising with all internal departments within AKS and external stakeholders, leading to the management of the Architects and Consultants in the pre-construction and site set-up phase, including the development procurement routes to ensure a robust and capable supply chain. Following the early pre-contract phase of the development program, the role will evolve into the construction management, in phases within a live fully occupied school, the AKS project to the desired budget, quality, safety, and timing parameters.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Recruit / Develop / Manage and lead the Construction team, specifically required for each project phase. Take responsibility for the delivery of each project phase in line with the agreed cost budgets. Conduct regular briefing and coordination meetings with AKS management, work closely with all stakeholders and Senior Management and prepare necessary AKS construction progress/procurement/cost reports. Lead, direct and oversee the planning and design of each project phase, including the performance of the architects/designers/cost managers and project managers. Manage the construction of each project phase, including managing the relationships with and monitoring the performance of the contractors, architects, and project managers. Be ultimately responsible for all procurement, quality control, scheduling, costing, safety aspects and compliance with regulations of the construction and maintenance works as they are carried out on the sites. Prepares and manages annual budgets for construction activities. Lead, manage and coordinate the economic fallout activities of AKS, working in close conjunction with other AKDN agencies and institutions. Develop, manage, and coordinate suitable training courses for the AKS economic fallout effort. Manage the prequalification of contractors: Providing advice on contractual claims. Site visits, assessments, and projections for future work Manage the preparation of tender documentation and contracts with relevant Package Managers. Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work. Manage obtaining prices from local and international contractors, suppliers and service providers for works, materials, and services as required. Manage the tender negotiations on behalf of the AKS to obtain maximum value for money and mitigate project and contract risk

The requirements

A degree in Project Management, architecture, engineering, construction management, or business administration. The degree must be at the graduate or master's level. At least 10 years of project management experience in a construction project management setting, preferably in education facilities. Proven record in the delivery of projects from inception to operation: Proven records of managing multi works package projects utilizing local and international supply chains Proven records of managing a phase a retrofit/extension project in a large live school Proven records of managing different procurement routes (GC-General contractor, CM- construction management) Proven records of managing three projects simultaneously with using a mix of local and international contractors Proven records of managing the value engineering task during the design and construction phase Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with various constituencies in a diverse environment. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Understanding in the management of facilities and a proven record of smooth and effective handover of construction projects to operational buildings

Ability to coordinate and/or supervise independent multiple contractors and make administrative and procedural decisions; Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Clear proven record in the supervising and mentor / train employees and foster a cooperative work environment and ensuring clear future succession pathways. Knowledge of green building technologies and Net Zero initiatives Knowledge of emergency and disaster recovery planning; and Fluency and knowledge of English is necessary. Deadline for application is 25th July, 2023

Sector Social Development

Salary Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Job Expires 25-Jul-2023