Construction Manager - Habitat for Humanity Armenia Foundation - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent will be responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring from a technical perspective construction programs supervised by the national office ensuring that the projects meet the Habitat standards of simple, decent and affordable.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the Program Development Manager to develop Habitat Programs/ Projects within the country;
- Supervise construction sites and direct site staff/ subcontractors to ensure standards of building performance, quality, cost schedules and safety are maintained;
- Assist in the scheduling and work activities of volunteer teams (local and international);
- Ensure that local building regulations, standards and by-laws are enforced in building operations;
- Ensure HFHI building standards and parameters are planned and met;
- Develop and maintain a procurement process for materials and equipment which ensures value for money/ stewardship of funds.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Construction Bachelor’s degree;
- At least 2 year experience in construction project management;
- Knowledge of the building trade: contractors, suppliers and cost logistics;
- English and Russian language skills;
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written – negotiation skills;
- Some understanding of the cause and effect of poverty – the poverty cycle;
- Cultural sensitivity – for international volunteers, local communities, partner families and marginalized people;
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a national and global team – lead and be lead;
- Personal drive, initiative and resourcefulness – problem solving abilities;
- Computer literate – Word, Excel, internet and e-mail, ArchiCAD is preferred;
- Willingness to travel within the country;
- Driving license;
- Ability to work flexible hours/ weekends on occasion if required (office environment with visits to the field/ construction sites).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Please send your CV, motivation letter and two reference letters in English to: info@habitat.am . Please mention the position title you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interviews.