Housing & Construction Superintendent at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to eliminate hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the position below at its Headquarters in Ibadan. Job Title: Housing & Construction Superintendent (2-year renewable contract) Duties Successful candidate will among other things: Plan, coordinate, and supervise new construction and remodelling of existing buildings; Organizes, coordinates, and supervises the works of Foremen, Sub Foremen, on construction projects; Determines work priorities and coordinates work activities within the design area; Apportions work among employees according to specialized training ; Coordinates new construction and major remodelling, which involves scheduling; meetings and reviewing project documents (e.g., contracts, specifications, blueprints) as necessary Keeps cost of records on work performed and materials; Assists in the control of costs in materials and wages; Exercises control over rate of construction progress in order to complete construction project within time limits; schedules jobs and operations Estimates materials needed for specific jobs; estimates manpower needed for specific jobs; Leads inspection of work to enforce conformity to specifications; Supervises construction staff; Deals with staff demanding information or service, department heads and others Carry out duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. Qualification and Experience BSc/HND Civil Engineering or any other construction related discipline plus a minimum of 8 years relevant working experience of which 4 years should be in a supervisory position. Candidates must have a sound analytical mind, a good knowledge of computer and must be willing to put in extra hours. Candidate must be committed, resourceful, honest and must possess very outstanding leadership qualities. Remuneration: We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment. Application Closing Date 4th September, 2013 Method of application: Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft Word format. The curriculum Vitae must also include names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA Website
Posted on: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 23:59:43 +0000
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