CONSTRUCTION MANAGER At Local Works Uganda

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Uganda * Full-time

Local Works Uganda

Category: Civil Engineering Total Positions: 01 Location: Uganda Full-time Salary: not mentioned Posted 5 months ago

About This Job:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client in the construction sector, we are looking for a competent, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER to work in Kampala, Uganda.

Construction Manager

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: General Manager

About LOCALWORKS

LOCALWORKS is a design-and-build collaborative based in Uganda, creating beautiful, sustainable buildings that give more than they take. We combine craftsmanship, innovation, and environmental responsibility to make green construction the new mainstream in East Africa.

As we move into our next growth phase, we’re strengthening our teams, systems, and leadership to scale our impact. We’re looking for a Construction Manager — a builder with a green heart ? — to help shape how we grow and how we build.

Purpose of the Role

The Construction Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering exceptional building projects — from concept to completion. As LOCALWORKS continues to expand, this role will be central to developing scalable construction processes, building team capacity, and refining the way we work. Working closely with the design team, subcontractors, craftsmen, and clients, you’ll ensure that every LOCALWORKS project reflects our commitment to sustainability, quality, and community impact.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project Planning and Management

Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and resource allocations.
Monitor progress, anticipate challenges, and implement corrective measures.
Maintain up-to-date materials, labour, and equipment schedules.
Ensure compliance with building codes, environmental standards, and safety regulations.
Coordinate the development and approval of samples and mock-ups.
Maintain and manage construction equipment and tools efficiently.
Identify and manage project risks through regular risk assessments.

2. Financial Management

Strategically drive profitability within the construction department.
Prepare and maintain project cash flows.
Conduct monthly earned value analyses and report on performance.
Develop and monitor the annual construction department budget.
Support timely and accurate payment processes for suppliers and subcontractors.

3. Sustainable Construction

Implement and champion eco-friendly construction techniques, materials, and technologies.
Collaborate with designers and engineers to integrate sustainable principles into every project.
Promote and document best practices for green construction.

4. Team Leadership and Coordination

Lead, mentor, and motivate site and construction teams and subcontractors.
Foster collaboration, craftsmanship, and professional growth.
Support senior management in achieving company-wide goals and scaling our construction operations.
Develop and refine construction systems, tools, and practices that enable growth and consistency.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and authorities.
Uphold LOCALWORKS’ values and ensure compliance with company policies.

5. Quality and Safety

Establish and maintain high standards of quality control.
Conduct regular site inspections and implement continuous improvement practices.
Enforce safety protocols to create a zero-incident culture.

6. Tendering and Pre-construction and Trade Leader Management

Participate in project bidding and cost estimation.
Prepare master programmes and payment schedules.
Support pre-construction planning with accurate material and labour forecasts.
Tender for and manage Trade Leader contracts
Train and implement Last Planner system to our project teams

7. Project Completion and Defects Management

Oversee snagging, testing, and commissioning of completed works.
Coordinate preparation of as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
Ensure timely handover and manage defects during the liability period.

Key Performance Indicators

Timely, on-budget delivery of projects.

Adhering to the profitability metrics
High client satisfaction and repeat business.
Adherence to sustainability and safety standards.
Strong team morale and professional development.
Consistent quality and minimal rework.

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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field..
Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing multiple construction projects at senior level, with 5 years in a senior leadership role managing projects end-to-end and multiple sites concurrently.
Proven leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated competence in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, valuations, cashflow planning and cost to complete management
Demonstrated competence in running last planner system incl. including pull planning facilitation
Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office.
Strong Advanced MS Excel skills for cost control and reporting
Working Knowledge of scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera or equivalent)
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and reporting skills.
Coaching mindset with proven ability to develop project managers
Passion for craftsmanship, teamwork, and sustainability.