Job Title: Civil Works Supervisor
Organisation: Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) is a parastatal company, wholly owned by the government of Uganda, whose primary objective is to carry out scientific and industrial research, develop competitive technical services, improve the capacity and competence of indigenous entrepreneurs to embark on sustainable industrial production, to produce high quality marketable products, for the benefit of Uganda’s citizens.
Job Summary: To provide effective, efficient and quality technical support to the operations of UIRI civil works projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor and control all civil works, ensuring adherence to standards, regulations and specifications in contract documents.
- Design, interpret and explain plans, drawings and design documents to stakeholders.
- Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for construction or rehabilitation of structures
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, and conduct regular safety inspections
- Prepare and maintain status reports for projects under implementation and completed ones.
- Coordinate and manage stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and staff to ensure smooth project execution
- Participate in the evaluation of bids and make recommendations based on Technical specification as per invitation to bid requirements.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- BSc in Civil Engineering, or its equivalent, from a recognized university
- Minimum of five (05) years of professional experience in the Civil Engineering field, with at least two (02) in a supervisory role
- Professional Registration with Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers or similar Professional Body
- Project Management Certification (e.g. PMP)
- Experience with Construction Software (e.g. Procore, Autodesk) is an added advantage
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are required to submit their cover letters, CVs and academic documents to the address below:
Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI)
Plot 42A Mukabya Road,
Nakawa Industrial Area,
KAMPALA.
Attn: Executive Director
NB: Ensure to sign the register of received applications.
Deadline: 10th April, 2025 by 5:00pm