General Foreman - Civil Works

Overview of position

- Our clients Engineering and Facilities Management Section (EFMS) is responsible for implementing and supporting civil works, maintenance activities, camp infrastructure improvements, repairs, renovations and operational engineering projects across multiple mission locations. These activities include earthworks, roads, drainage systems, concrete works, masonry, steel works, prefabricated facilities, containerized structures and other infrastructure required to support mission operations.
- To support effective field execution and day-to-day construction activities, our client requires an experienced General Foreman – Civil Works capable of supervising work crews, contractors and field operations while ensuring productivity, safety, quality and compliance with approved instructions. The position plays a key role in coordinating site activities, monitoring work progress, and supporting timely delivery of operationally critical civil works.

Role objectives

The General Foreman – Civil Works will provide direct field supervision and coordination of civil works activities across our clients project sites and operational facilities. The incumbent will:

- Supervise daily construction, maintenance, repair and infrastructure activities.
- Coordinate work crews, tradespersons, equipment operators and contractors.
- Ensure works are executed according to approved drawings, instructions, specifications and schedules.
- Monitor site productivity, resource utilization and work sequencing.
- Verify measurements, quantities and completed works for reporting purposes.
- Support implementation of safe working practices and environmental protection measures.
- Maintain accurate field records and construction documentation.
- Support emergency repairs, rapid-response works and operationally urgent engineering activities.

Expected output:

Site Supervision and Construction Execution

- Daily civil works activities coordinated and supervised.
- Work crews, trades personnel and contractors effectively managed and monitored.
- Construction activities completed according to approved instructions and schedules.
- Site activities properly sequenced to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.
- Defects, constraints and implementation issues identified and reported.

Work Measurement and Progress Monitoring

- Daily production quantities verified and documented.
- Labour, equipment and contractor attendance records maintained.
- Measurements and completed quantities recorded for engineer review.
- Material consumption and usage monitored and documented.
- Progress photographs and site records maintained.

Safety and Site Control

- Daily site diaries completed and submitted.
- Material records, equipment logs and work completion records maintained.
- Defect lists and corrective action records prepared.
- Site observations and progress updates reported to supervisors.
- Documentation supporting progress monitoring and payment verification maintained.

Documentation and Reporting

- Daily site diaries completed and submitted.
- Material records, equipment logs and work completion records maintained.
- Defect lists and corrective action records prepared.
- Site observations and progress updates reported to supervisors.
- Documentation supporting progress monitoring and payment verification maintained.

Project reporting

The General Foreman – Civil Works will report to the Civil Engineer, Facilities Management Assistant, Chief Engineer, or designated supervisor. Reporting requirements include:

- Daily site diaries.
- Labor and equipment utilization records.
- Material usage records.
- Site progress reports.
- Progress photographs.
- Quantity and measurement records.
- Defect reports and corrective action recommendations.
- Safety and housekeeping observations.
- Work completion records.

Reports shall be prepared and maintained in accordance with EFMS procedures and project reporting requirements.

Key competencies

Qualifications:

- Secondary education is desirable. Substantial, verifiable hands-on experience in civil works supervision may be accepted in lieu of formal qualifications (required).
- Technical or vocational certificate, trade qualification or recognized training in civil works, construction supervision, masonry, concrete works, carpentry, roadworks, equipment operation, occupational safety or a related field (desired).

Other qualifications

- Ability to read basic drawings, sketches, work orders and specifications. Ability to maintain daily records and work under operational pressure (required).
- Training in construction safety, equipment operation, site supervision or related technical disciplines (desired).

Years’ experience

- Minimum ten (10) years of practical hands-on experience in civil works, construction, maintenance, repairs, renovations, roadworks, drainage, earthworks, concrete works, masonry, carpentry, steel works, prefabricated/containerized facilities or site supervisi