Role Summary

The successful applicant will supervise the daily duties of staff relating to construction and maintenance of public buildings, roads, bridges, drainage, culvert placement and retaining walls.

Main Responsibilities

1. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the unit and the supervision of assigned staff.
2. Maintain and construct roads, buildings, ghuts, drains and bridges on and manage the Public Works Department office on the assigned Sister Island in an efficient and effective manner.
3. Manage construction projects and maintain and construct roads, buildings, ghuts, drains and bridges to ensure that correct policies and procedures are being followed and to ensure the health and safety of all employees at all times.
4. Maintain inventory records of equipment, tools and supplies and a stockpile of material necessary, prepare requisitions for tools, materials and supplies as needed to enable the duties of the Department to be carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
5. Prepare relevant reports on the activities of the assigned area.
6. Perform some administrative duties including keeping a daily log of tasks, preparing reports, preparing material and supply lists based on job requirements.
7. Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Construction management
• Five (5) years’ experience in construction or related area
• Two (2) years supervisory experience
• Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Sound knowledge of Civil Engineering
• Sound knowledge in Project Management
• Ability to read and interpret blue print
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good time management and organisational skills 
• Good supervisory and managerial skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player