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COTN seeks a Construction Coordinator/Site Supervisor to oversee and help construct our Secondary School in Malawi for approximately 12 months.  This is an in-country position.

• Supervise the local construction team and coordinate with sub-contractors
• Oversee materials and supplies, ensuring their use according to local and COTN standards
• Ensure safe and stable construction
• Report progress to COTN–Malawi Country Director
• Create Project Start-Up/Set-Up (Book Set-Up, Project Buy-Out)
• Create and track submittals
• Complete Project Close-Out (Operation and Maintenance Manuals/Archive)
• Receive project bids, maintain construction bonds, and complete all related paperwork

• Experience with housing or commercial construction projects, preferably in supervisory role
• Knowledge of masonry, framing, electrical, foundation, plumbing
• Good communication skills
• Architectural knowledge, particularly ability to read building plans (but not mandatory)
• Ability to work in flexible environment
• Patience