Construction Project Manager

Position Title: Construction Project Manager

Activation Date: 06 April, 2025 Announced Date: 06 April, 2025 Expire Date: 19 April, 2025

• Job Location: Kabul
• Nationality: Afghan
• Category: Engineering Program
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: As per Organization salary scale
• Vacancy Number: WDIO/HRD/2025/157
• No. Of Jobs: 1
• City: kabul
• Organization: Watan Development and Initiative Organization (WDIO)
• Years of Experience: At least 7 years of technical experience in the implementation of building projects.
• Contract Duration: 4Months
• Gender: Male
• Education: MSc or BSc in Engineering (Civil Engineering)
• Close date: 2025-04-19
  
  

WDIO Background

About Watan Development and Initiative Organization (WDIO):

Watan Development and Initiative Organization is a non-governmental, nonprofit, nonpolitical, and independent organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities through sustainable development, social justice, and the enhancement of well-being for individuals and families. Since its establishment in 2014, we have tirelessly worked towards poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, education and skill development, health and well-being, gender equality, women's empowerment, agriculture and livestock, and environmental sustainability. Our goal is to improve living conditions, provide quality education and essential skills to individuals, enhance community health and well-being, achieve gender equality, improve agricultural productivity, and promote environmental sustainability.

With a passionate team of over ninety-seven individuals and a strong network of partners and supporters, we strive to bring about positive change by preserving and celebrating cultural diversity and heritage, fostering social cohesion, and promoting cross-cultural understanding and respect. We ensure program effectiveness and accountability through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven approaches. Our commitment to integrity, sustainability, accountability, innovation, empowerment, advocacy, and respect for diversity guides our efforts as we address pressing challenges such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, women's empowerment, child welfare, and sustainable development.

Our Value

WDIO is committed to applying a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards acts of sexual exploitation and abuse by its personnel. In 2003, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a Bulletin on “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) (“the Bulletin”). To support the system-wide implementation of the zero-tolerance policy, the Director-General has decided to adopt the standards of conduct and provisions on PSEA set by the Bulletin, adjusted as necessary, to be applied by WDIO personnel, as follows

Job Description

Job Summary

A Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project process, working closely with donors, contractors, engineers, and designers to ensure all the aspects of the construction projects are managed well. The incumbent will supervise the overall implementation of all project-related activities, in collaboration with and on behalf of the Site Civil Engineers, to ensure effective implementation of projects in line with the approved design, and in compliance with the donor's requirements. The incumbent will be based in the (WDIO) Kabul Main office, to monitor, lead, manage, and review the document progress in the field. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing technical support and capacity building to all project Staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the design of a data collection and management system to generate data, analysis, and feedback on the quality of the project·
• Manage, supervise, coordinate, and monitor project activities·
• Manage the complete operation of the project including its budget, personnel, and plan.
• Responsible for managing and controlling logistics, admin, and finance activities of the project.
• Having good coordination and communication with, beneficiary, local government, and other stakeholders.
• Set up implementation planning, follow-up tools & and regular updates.
• Create and manage a construction project budget.
• Create a construction project management Plan.
• Organize regular meetings with his teams.
• Following up of the work plan and other detailed action plans.
• Negotiate with general contractors and subcontractors to obtain profitable construction.
• Develop a construction schedule, with project contracts deliverables, and milestones.
• Manage resources such as construction materials, construction workers, and equipment.
• Prepare a schedule for construction works.
• Prepare invoice of completed works.
• Create Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly progress reports.
• Prepare program financial forecast.
• Oversee the performance of the contractor, site manager, and other members of the construction team
• Keep inventory of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Time to time, Visiting from the Construction for monitoring and Supervision.
  
  

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

• MSc or BSc in Engineering (Civil Engineering)
• At least 7 years of technical experience in the implementation of building projects.
• Knowing reading, interpreting, and implementing the engineering and technical drawings and specifications.
• Very well knowledge of construction quality management, safety, construction codes, etc.
• Understanding and practical knowledge of related laws and other regulation
• Fluency in both written and spoken English, Pashtu and Dari
  
  

Submission Guideline

Interested applicants could submit their CV and cover letter via the link below:

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Note: Due to the urgency, the position will be processed on rolling basis and the selection might be done before the closing date.

Submission Email

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