Construction Technician (Consultancy) Job Opportunity at JAZA
Job Overview
Construction Technician (Consultancy) Job Opportunity at JAZA
Construction Technician (Consultancy)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
About the job
Company Overview
Jaza is working to power Sub-Saharan Africa. We build solar-powered shops which charge batteries customers use to power their homes. Since 2022, we’ve achieved over 4 million battery swaps, providing approximately 225,000 people access to clean, affordable energy.
We employ women from each community (known as Jaza Stars) to run the service, empowering our team to become leaders, entrepreneurs and drivers of economic growth within their communities. For more information on what we are building, check out www.jazaenergy.com and watch the video the BBC made about Jaza.
Position Overview
The Construction Technician is responsible with assessing assigned sites for identifying possible service locations for setting up a Jaza Hub or Shop, leasing the service location, renovating and installing all necessary assets for the acquisition complete process.
The Construction Technician plays a critical role in translating validated sites into operational Jaza locations, maintaining high-quality standards while meeting acquisition targets.
Accountabilities
Ensure that all sites assigned to them are visited and assessed to identify possible service location for setting up Jaza Hub or Shop
Perform all necessary steps identified for the acquisition of a site (site assessment, leasing, renovation and Installation
Through following the well outlined steps in the acquisition process keep the rework rate for any acquisition actions at ≤5%.
Ensure that quality standards are observed and maintained for the site acquisition, renovation, and installation processes
Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and landlords across the region
Responsibilities
Site Assessment and Leasing Process:
Visit sites and fill out site assessments for possible service locations approvals
Negotiate on lease, ensuring to stay within set budget
Issue lease and ensure proper documentation and filling of all associated paperwork
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the leasing process
Renovation And Installation Process
Identify and communicate all necessary renovations required for each assessed location
Identify and communicate on any vendors or contractors required for the process
Ensure that all quality control protocols are followed and maintained throughout the process of renovation and installation
Ensure that all company policies on asset request and shipment are followed for installation of a Hub or Shop furniture
Ensure sites acquired meet structural and safety requirements before commissioning
Quality Assurance
Ensure that company set quality standards on the acquisition process are observed
Flag any issues that may compromise quality assurance and suggest any possible mitigations
Ensure all quality assurance documentation has been appropriately filled and submitted
Maintain the rework rate for acquisition steps at ≤5% by ensuring that all outlined steps for acquisition are followed.
Reporting And Communication
Provide regular updates to the Construction Engineer on acquisition progress
Present acquisition data and insights during expansion team meetings
Document and report key metrics including sites leased, sites acquired, rework rate and monthly site rental rate.
Escalate critical issues that may impact acquisition timelines or quality
Contribute to the refinement of acquisition criteria and processes
Qualifications
Diploma in a relevant field such as construction management, civil engineering
Experience in property management, construction management, or facilities management
Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing teams
Strong negotiation skills for lease arrangements and vendor contracts
Knowledge of construction standards and quality control processes
Excellent project management skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical skills for evaluating site renovation needs and budgets
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Willingness to travel frequently to remote locations
Must have skills
Structural design and building
Site acquisition
Project management
Project monitoring and evaluation
Communication
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