Construction Supervisor - Civil
2026-02-25T14:21:23+00:00
Tatu City Limited
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Construction, Science & Engineering, Management, Real Estate
2026-03-11T17:00:00+00:00
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Duties and Responsibilities
On-Site Supervision & Execution Management:
- Provide direct, hands-on supervision of all civil and structural construction activities on a daily basis, including earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete works, structural steel, and masonry.
- Manage and coordinate the daily work of multiple subcontractors and direct labor, ensuring that all teams are working efficiently and collaboratively.
- Monitor site productivity and progress against the weekly and daily work plans, proactively identifying and resolving any issues that may impact the schedule.
- Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and method statements to ensure that all works are executed correctly and in full compliance with the design.
Quality Control & Assurance:
- Act as the frontline enforcer of the project's quality standards, conducting continuous inspections of workmanship and materials.
- Raise formal inspection requests for all completed works and coordinate with the Field Engineer and QA/QC team to ensure timely approvals.
- Identify and report any non-conforming works, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented and documented promptly by the contractor.
- Ensure that all materials delivered to the site meet the approved specifications and are stored correctly.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):
- Champion a culture of safety on-site, leading by example and enforcing all project HSE rules and regulations without compromise.
- Conduct daily site safety walks (Toolbox Talks) and ensure that all workers are equipped with the correct PPE and are following safe work procedures.
- Review contractor's method statements and risk assessments, particularly for high-risk activities like excavation, lifting operations, and working at height.
- Immediately report and respond to any safety incidents or near-misses, and assist in the investigation to determine the root cause.
Reporting & Coordination:
- Prepare accurate daily and weekly site reports, detailing the progress of works, resource allocation (manpower and equipment), and any delays or challenges encountered.
- Maintain a detailed site diary, recording all key events, instructions, and weather conditions.
- Liaise closely with the Structural Field Engineer to resolve technical queries and ensure that all works are approved before proceeding.
- Coordinate with the project surveyors to ensure that all works are set out and constructed to the correct lines and levels.
Requirements
Education:
A diploma or higher national diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related building trade is essential. A bachelor's degree is an advantage.
Experience:
A minimum of 10-15 years of direct, hands-on experience in a construction supervision role (e.g., Foreman, General Foreman, Site Superintendent) on large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
Industry Background:
Extensive experience working for a major main contractor is mandatory.
Technical Proficiency:
Expert practical knowledge of construction means, methods, and materials. Must have deep expertise in formwork systems, rebar fixing, concrete pouring and curing, and general construction site logistics.
Drawing Interpretation:
Must be highly skilled in reading and interpreting complex civil and structural construction drawings and translating them into clear instructions for the workforce.
- Provide direct, hands-on supervision of all civil and structural construction activities on a daily basis, including earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete works, structural steel, and masonry.
- Manage and coordinate the daily work of multiple subcontractors and direct labor, ensuring that all teams are working efficiently and collaboratively.
- Monitor site productivity and progress against the weekly and daily work plans, proactively identifying and resolving any issues that may impact the schedule.
- Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and method statements to ensure that all works are executed correctly and in full compliance with the design.
- Act as the frontline enforcer of the project's quality standards, conducting continuous inspections of workmanship and materials.
- Raise formal inspection requests for all completed works and coordinate with the Field Engineer and QA/QC team to ensure timely approvals.
- Identify and report any non-conforming works, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented and documented promptly by the contractor.
- Ensure that all materials delivered to the site meet the approved specifications and are stored correctly.
- Champion a culture of safety on-site, leading by example and enforcing all project HSE rules and regulations without compromise.
- Conduct daily site safety walks (Toolbox Talks) and ensure that all workers are equipped with the correct PPE and are following safe work procedures.
- Review contractor's method statements and risk assessments, particularly for high-risk activities like excavation, lifting operations, and working at height.
- Immediately report and respond to any safety incidents or near-misses, and assist in the investigation to determine the root cause.
- Prepare accurate daily and weekly site reports, detailing the progress of works, resource allocation (manpower and equipment), and any delays or challenges encountered.
- Maintain a detailed site diary, recording all key events, instructions, and weather conditions.
- Liaise closely with the Structural Field Engineer to resolve technical queries and ensure that all works are approved before proceeding.
- Coordinate with the project surveyors to ensure that all works are set out and constructed to the correct lines and levels.
- Expert practical knowledge of construction means, methods, and materials.
- Deep expertise in formwork systems, rebar fixing, concrete pouring and curing, and general construction site logistics.
- Highly skilled in reading and interpreting complex civil and structural construction drawings and translating them into clear instructions for the workforce.
- A diploma or higher national diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related building trade is essential.
- A bachelor's degree is an advantage.
- A minimum of 10-15 years of direct, hands-on experience in a construction supervision role (e.g., Foreman, General Foreman, Site Superintendent) on large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
- Extensive experience working for a major main contractor is mandatory.
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Vacancy title:
Construction Supervisor - Civil
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Construction, Science & Engineering, Management, Real Estate]
Jobs at:
Tatu City Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, March 11 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
On-Site Supervision & Execution Management:
- Provide direct, hands-on supervision of all civil and structural construction activities on a daily basis, including earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete works, structural steel, and masonry.
- Manage and coordinate the daily work of multiple subcontractors and direct labor, ensuring that all teams are working efficiently and collaboratively.
- Monitor site productivity and progress against the weekly and daily work plans, proactively identifying and resolving any issues that may impact the schedule.
- Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and method statements to ensure that all works are executed correctly and in full compliance with the design.
Quality Control & Assurance:
- Act as the frontline enforcer of the project's quality standards, conducting continuous inspections of workmanship and materials.
- Raise formal inspection requests for all completed works and coordinate with the Field Engineer and QA/QC team to ensure timely approvals.
- Identify and report any non-conforming works, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented and documented promptly by the contractor.
- Ensure that all materials delivered to the site meet the approved specifications and are stored correctly.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):
- Champion a culture of safety on-site, leading by example and enforcing all project HSE rules and regulations without compromise.
- Conduct daily site safety walks (Toolbox Talks) and ensure that all workers are equipped with the correct PPE and are following safe work procedures.
- Review contractor's method statements and risk assessments, particularly for high-risk activities like excavation, lifting operations, and working at height.
- Immediately report and respond to any safety incidents or near-misses, and assist in the investigation to determine the root cause.
Reporting & Coordination:
- Prepare accurate daily and weekly site reports, detailing the progress of works, resource allocation (manpower and equipment), and any delays or challenges encountered.
- Maintain a detailed site diary, recording all key events, instructions, and weather conditions.
- Liaise closely with the Structural Field Engineer to resolve technical queries and ensure that all works are approved before proceeding.
- Coordinate with the project surveyors to ensure that all works are set out and constructed to the correct lines and levels.
Requirements
Education:
A diploma or higher national diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related building trade is essential. A bachelor's degree is an advantage.
Experience:
A minimum of 10-15 years of direct, hands-on experience in a construction supervision role (e.g., Foreman, General Foreman, Site Superintendent) on large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
Industry Background:
Extensive experience working for a major main contractor is mandatory.
Technical Proficiency:
Expert practical knowledge of construction means, methods, and materials. Must have deep expertise in formwork systems, rebar fixing, concrete pouring and curing, and general construction site logistics.
Drawing Interpretation:
Must be highly skilled in reading and interpreting complex civil and structural construction drawings and translating them into clear instructions for the workforce.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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