Construction Manager – Civils at Mace

Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Airfield Pavement Design, Earthworks, Drainage Design, Utility Installation, ICAO Standards, Quality Management, Contract Management, Project Oversight, Testing and Commissioning, Infrastructure Management

Industry

Construction

Description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. The project: This is an opportunity to work on a state-of-the-art landmark project in Rwanda. Mace have been delivering PMC services on major aviation projects for several years, increasing passenger capacity and improving overall services You’ll be responsible for: Provide construction management oversight of allocated civil works packages including earthworks, pavement, drainage, and external infrastructure. Monitor contractor short-term programmes, resource levels, and plant deployment against the master programme. Enforce quality management requirements across civils works: review method statements, ITPs, and materials approvals; issue NCRs and manage close-out. Chair and attend daily/weekly site meetings; produce accurate records and action trackers. Ensure all civil works comply with ICAO pavement standards, project specifications, and applicable Rwandan standards. Manage interfaces between airfield civils, MEP duct crossings, airfield ground lighting, and perimeter security infrastructure. Monitor and manage the impact of weather and seasonal conditions on earthworks and pavement programmes. Identify variations, early warnings, and change events in accordance with contract procedures; escalate to the Senior Construction Manager. Oversee testing and commissioning of civil infrastructure including pavement testing, drainage testing, and utility pressure tests. Contribute to monthly progress reporting with accurate data, photos, and programme commentary. You’ll need to have: Minimum 10 years' experience in civil/infrastructure construction management, with specific experience in airfield pavement or major infrastructure projects. Strong technical knowledge of earthworks, asphalt/concrete pavement design and construction, drainage design, and utility installation. Familiarity with ICAO Annex 14 pavement standards, FAA advisory circulars, or equivalent airfield design standards. Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa or East Africa, particularly on donor-funded or government infrastructure programmes, strongly preferred. Degree or HND in Civil Engineering; professional accreditation (CEng/IEng or equivalent) preferred. Able to work effectively in a remote, resource-constrained project environment. Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients. Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

Provide construction management oversight for civil works packages including earthworks, pavement, and drainage for a landmark aviation project in Rwanda. Manage contractor programs, ensure compliance with ICAO standards, and coordinate interfaces between airfield civils and other infrastructure.