Road Construction Foreman

About Riscom Construction Limited

Riscom Construction Limited is a Zambian registered company offering wide range of construction services among them Road Constructions, Buildings and other civil works.

Job Summary

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The foreman will be responsible for supervising and coordinating road construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specified standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supervise Construction Activities: Oversee daily construction operations, including labourers, equipment operators.

2. Ensure Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.

3. Coordinate Project Tasks: Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction activities to meet project deadlines.

4. Quality Control: Monitor work quality to ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and regulations.

5. Manage Resources: Allocate labour, equipment, and materials efficiently for project execution.

6. Communicate with Stakeholders: Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders.

7. Problem-Solving: Address and resolve construction issues, minimizing delays and costs.

8. Progress Reporting: Report project progress, issues, and forecasts to management.

Skills and Qualifications

1. Experience: Proven experience in road construction with very good working knowledge with drainages and culverts installations.

2. Technical Knowledge: Understanding of construction methods, materials, equipment, and road construction techniques.

3. Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate construction teams.

4. Communication: Effective communication skills for interacting with teams, management, and clients.

5. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

6. Safety Awareness: Commitment to safety protocols and regulations.

Qualifications:

Relevant construction Diplomas with five years experience or Degree with two years experience.

Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia.

Key Competencies

1. Project Management: Ability to manage construction projects effectively.

2. Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate construction crews.

3. Attention to Detail: Ensure work meets specifications and quality standards.

4. Adaptability: Adapt to changing project conditions and requirements.

Typical Reporting Structure- Reports to: Project Manager or Construction Manager.

Supervises: Construction workers such as Bricklayers, General workers, equipment operators, and potentially subcontractors

The applications with detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates, copy of national registration card (NRC) and other relevant documents with contact details, names and contact addresses of three (3) traceable referees, should be emailed to info@riscomzambia@gmail.com before 17th October 2025