Construction Officer

About the role

The Construction Officer will conduct accurate site assessments and prepare site plans to support the design and budgeting of minor infrastructure projects across 43 day‑care centres in Sierra Leone. The role reports to the Construction Technician Senior and works closely with the Early Childhood Development project team and ChildFund’s procurement, M&E, and administrative units.

Key responsibilities

• Perform site assessments and develop detailed site plans.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and technical details using AutoCAD.
• Ensure all designs comply with Government of Sierra Leone regulations and ChildFund standards.
• Support budgeting and design of minor infrastructure projects.
• Manage contract documentation, tendering processes, and construction supervision.
• Develop Bill of Quantities (BOQs) and oversee contract management.
• Coordinate water and sanitation system installations.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in a construction‑related field.
• Recognised Construction Engineering licence in Sierra Leone.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in construction project delivery.
• Proven expertise in preparing site plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with contract documentation, tendering, and construction supervision.
• Strong knowledge of site assessments, BOQs, and contract management for infrastructure projects.

Required skills

• AutoCAD