Assistant Civil Works/Finishing Package Manager

1w1 week ago

Aga Khan Development Network

TZ · Full-time

About this role

Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES,T) is a mission-driven organization committed to academic excellence, pluralism, and enabling every student to achieve their highest potential. It operates three schools from nursery to secondary levels, emphasizing independent inquiry and critical thinking. AKES,T seeks an experienced Assistant Civil Works/Finishing Package Manager for school construction and refurbishment projects.

The role supports the Civil Works Package Manager in planning, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting on civil and finishing works across assigned projects. It ensures delivery on time, within scope and budget, while complying with quality, EHS, and sustainability standards. This position plays a key part in maintaining high construction standards for educational facilities.

Working within a diverse team across multiple campuses, the assistant manager coordinates with contractors on site activities, progress meetings, and document control. The environment fosters collaboration in a historic network tracing back to 1905 in Zanzibar. Projects focus on equipping students with life skills for a globalized world.

Joining AKES,T offers involvement in impactful educational infrastructure development. The role supports long-term legacy projects with emphasis on technical excellence and environmental protection. Contribute to sustainable construction practices in Eastern Africa.

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in civil works or finishing package management (educational projects preferred).
Strong knowledge of contract documents, construction standards, EHS requirements, and local/BS codes.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, and related construction software.
Excellent planning, communication, documentation, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

Support design review to ensure technical suitability, cost effectiveness, and alignment with specifications.
Monitor construction quality, finishing standards, EHS compliance, and coordination among contractors.
Assist with materials scheduling, resource planning, progress meetings, reporting, and document control.
Support tendering, contractor prequalification, costing analysis, value engineering, and payment certification.
Assist with QA/QC processes, risk identification, snagging, defect liability management, and project close-out.
Support environmental protection initiatives and tracking of GHG emissions during construction.