Construction Supervisor at Mpatamanga Hydro Power Limited

POSITION DETAILS

Job title

Construction Supervisor

Department

Technical Unit, MHPL, Blantyre, Malawi

Title of Line Manager

Technical Manager

 

• MANDATE

The Construction Supervisor, under the supervision of the Technical Manager, will play an active role in the Technical department for the Mpatamanga Hydropower Project Limited (MHPL) also referred to as “the Company”.

The Construction Supervisor overall role is to supervise the various construction works related to the Mpatamanga Project while ensuring compliance with the Employer’s Specifications, both on technical aspects (quality and completion time) and HSSE requirements..

 

• CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Technical coordination within MHPL team:

• Proactive coordination with the Technical Manager and the Site Engineer in accordance with the defined needs and requests, i.e. data collection, site observations, work supervision, quality inspection, technical and HSSE audits.
• Coordination with the various MHPL teams.
• Support and coordination of the technical team members (offshore) during their onsite visits: HSSE and E&S aspects, coordination with local and national authorities and entities, logistics, etc.
• Contribution to the monitoring of the project development and preparation of specific documentation related to the technical progress follow-up on site : contribution to the weekly Reports, Monthly reports, Project Development Committee, etc.

Coordination outside MHPL:

• He / she supports the MHPL Teams for technical matters with the Government of Malawi representatives, the Project Implementation Unit representatives or the public utilities representatives such as DWS, DCCMS, ESCOM, EGENCO, etc.
• He / she takes part whenever required to in-person meetings, workshops, site visits, etc. with the Malawian authorities and governmental entities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution of tasks
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and lead daily toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Support inspections and audits, ensuring readiness and compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

Contract management and supervision of contractors:

a. Tendering process:

• He / she contributes to the technical definition of the Terms of Reference,
• He / she helps identifying the local and regional resources,
• He / she supports the MHPL Teams for the bidders’ site visits during the tender period.

b. Contract management:

• He / she is the entry point between the contractor and the company and acts as the “Engineer” for the perimeter and activities that have been delegated to him by the Site Engineer.
• He / she reviews the contractors’ quality system, procedures and monitors the implementation across the contract life.
• He / she reviews the contractors’ safety systems, procedures and monitors the implementation across the contract life.
• He / she reviews all the technical project related correspondence, submittals, instructions, technical queries.
• He / she follows-up of the site activities to confirm and validate the proper implementation of the contract requirements and provisions and considers required modifications arising during execution of the works and/or as requested by the Contractor.
• He / she closely collaborates with the Contractor’s Representatives on site and orderly follow-ups to the technical needs.
• He / she advises the Technical Manager and the Site Engineer of deficiencies, inconsistencies or conflicts in the plans and/or specifications.
• He / she verifies drawings, specifications & work schedules process measured work, as well as Contractors’ claims, approves works and recommends for payments.
• He / she assists the HSSE and E&S teams or directly performs safety visits to ensure the strict implementation of the Company HSSE and E&S rules and guidelines by the contractors.

• CRITICAL INTERFACES

· The Construction Supervisor will work in close coordination with the Site Engineer, HSSE Supervisor, Social Lead and the Procurement and Permitting Coordinator to ensure efficient execution of construction activities, with an emphasis on technical integrity, safety, and compliance with project specifications.

· The Construction Supervisor will play a key coordination role across project teams, ensuring efficient use of resources, maintaining strong oversight of site activities, and supporting accurate documentation of work progress and associated costs.

 

4. CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

4.1 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of hands-on construction supervision or engineering field experience.
• Proven track record in managing site operations, subcontractors, and construction teams.
• Working in a multi-cultural context and on large infrastructure projects
• Proven experience Microsoft Suite of tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word).
• Excellent English report-writing skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chichewa.

4.2 Core competencies

• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and engineering drawings/specifications
• Familiarity with construction management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore)
• Ability to track progress, monitor productivity, and ensure timely delivery.
• Solid knowledge of safety protocols and ability to enforce site safety standards.
• Experience working with HSSE teams to manage risk.
• Capacity to communicate, coordinate, facilitate and negotiate with different departments.
• Knowledge of the good Labour practices and principles
• Problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills.

4.3 Personal characteristics

• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Hard-working, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Personal and professional integrity and commitment to ethical business practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and be solution oriented.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• High social and intercultural competence.