CONSTRUCTION MANAGER to work in INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS

Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C [Proyectos internacionales]; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private insurance covering medical, (h

Housing covered

Travel expenses covered

Per diem for meals

Job summary

Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C [Proyectos internacionales] is seeking a Construction Manager to work on international humanitarian missions. The role requires coordinating all construction and rehabilitation activities on site, ensuring compliance with MSF protocols and budgets.

The candidate should have a university or technical diploma and at least two years of construction experience, with multilingual capabilities (Spanish, French, English).

Qualifications

• Essential: university or technical school diploma.
• Desirable: construction or engineering related studies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and review construction and rehabilitation activities, including budgeting, to identify mission needs.
• Monitor and ensure implementation of activities in compliance with MSF standards; report progress to line manager.
• Collaborate with coordinators to plan HR processes for staff under responsibility.
• Provide technical support and coaching to logistics staff in the area of responsibility.
• Follow up and report on works’ progress and updates in monthly reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Project planning

MS Office

Education

University or technical diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER to work in INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS

Required minimum availability: 6 months.

OBJECTIVE

Plan, coordinate, and monitor all logistics activities related to construction and rehabilitation projects in accordance with MSF protocols and standards, ensuring that construction works meet the needs of MSF programmes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator and the Logistics / Technical Logistics Coordinator, plan, establish, and review all construction and/or rehabilitation activities, including budgeting, to identify and address mission needs.
• Monitor and ensure implementation of construction and/or rehabilitation activities, ensuring compliance with MSF standards, protocols, and procedures. Report progress to the line manager. Key tasks include:
  • Plan projects, participate in design and development, and ensure technical aspects meet local construction habits.
  • Coordinate purchase orders, check materials in stock, and control warehouse inventory.
  • Prepare budgets, process invoices, and anticipate cash flow for monthly payments.
  • Provide safety equipment and enforce worker safety standards.
• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, and HR Coordinator to plan and implement HR processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, and communication) for staff under responsibility.
• Provide technical support and coaching to logistics staff in the area of responsibility.
• Follow up and report on works’ progress, technical aspects, and include updates in monthly reports (SitRep, Logistics Statistical Report, etc.).
• Perform delegated tasks as specified in the job description.

PROFILE

Education and training

• Essential: university or technical school diploma. Desirable: construction or engineering related studies.

Experience

• Essential: minimum two years of experience in construction.

Language

• Essential: Spanish (C1 or higher).
• Essential: French (B2 or higher).
• Essential: English (B2 or higher).

Knowledge

• Essential: computer skills (Word, Excel, internet).
• People Management and Development.
• Commitment to MSF Principles.
• Behavioural Flexibility.
• Results and Quality Orientation.
• Teamwork and Cooperation.

POSITION CONDITIONS

Work Venue: As required by the project.

Benefits: Monthly compensation; first 12 months gross monthly bonus approximately $1,500. From the second year, remuneration increases based on experience and responsibility level. Includes private insurance covering medical, hospital, temporary disability, and life insurance; medical evacuation service if necessary; covered housing, basic services, cleaning, and washing; travel expenses (transportation, visas, transfers) covered; per diem for meals and small personal expenses.

Start: Depending on project needs.

Working hours: Full time.

Equal Opportunities and Non-Discrimination Statement: Individuals seeking employment with Médicos Sin Fronteras en México A.C are considered without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. MSF respects diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in its recruitment process.