Job Description
- Application Deadline: Tue, 1 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
- Position: Technical Assistant (Construction and Facility Management)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 5 - 10 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Engineering / Technical 
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for creating project-specific documentation, assembling bids and quotes, preparing presentations, updating files, answering questions, conducting research, and filing receipts and invoices.
- Responsible for coordinating building elements with architects, engineers, external service providers or other team members to ensure that all parties involved are on the same page.
- Keep track of activities and changes related to pre-construction planning.
- Preparing reports on contractor compliance, checking project milestones against work orders, and spotting any inconsistencies, and providing regular updates to the project manager.
- Ensure all necessary drawings and specifications required for the project are included in the contract.
- Meet with subcontractors on site and review their work, make sure that they adhere to safety guidelines and building codes.
- Assist the Project manager in preparing a punch list for jobsite completion.
- Completing simple administrative tasks such as filing, writing emails, printing, scheduling meetings, taking calls, and producing reports.
- Conduct follow-up inspections on ongoing and completed facilities management works, installations and repair works. Submit daily reports to the project manager.
- Keep track of time spent on various tasks, prepare reports, and give regular update to the project manager.
- Asist in the preparation of contract documents to be used for construction projects
- Ensure that all technical requirements are met during project implementation; check that all necessary drawings and specifications are included in the contract
- Perform as a liaison between the project manager and maintenance staff as required
- Asist the project manager in all daily facilities management tasks.
- Reviewing documents for accuracy
- Undertake other tasks as assigned by the project manager.
Requirements:
- Bsc/HND in any construction related courses e.g Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Design, M&E Engineering, Estate Management, Urban and Regional Planning.
- Minimum of 5-10 years relevant experience
- Relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage
Skills & Competencies
- Must have construction or building experience
- Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in using relevant software tools for the job. These include Microsoft Office, content management tools, AutoCAD or other relevant 2D programs, among others
- Have excellent comprehension skills to understand complex building plans and the ability to translate information into detailed drawings
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks at one time.
- Ready to carry out duties with a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Possess excellent attention to detail to proofread plans, drawings, and other documents for accuracy.
- Proactive and enthusiastic about delivering positive results
- Able to seat, walk, stand for long hours at a time
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented and highly organized