Summary: Construction Coordinator, Lusaka, Zambia

Job Details

  • Company: CBM
  • Location: Zambia

Job Description

Construction Coordinator, Lusaka, Zambia

Organization

CBM

Country

Zambia

City

Lusaka

Office

CBM Lusaka, Zambia

Construction Coordinator

  • CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission

e.V.

  • CO Zambia
  • Published: 2026-08-05
  • published till: 2026-08-24

About CBM

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian

Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation

committed to improving the quality of life of persons with

disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our

Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise

we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We

work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.

Position Summary

The Construction Coordinator will oversee and coordinate

large-scale construction and infrastructure projects supported by

CBM, ensuring quality, compliance, cost control, and timely

delivery. The role requires strong technical expertise, contract

management capacity, and the ability to work collaboratively with

contractors, consultants, government authorities, and implementing

partners.

This position is critical in safeguarding CBM's investment in

infrastructure and ensuring that projects meet accessibility

safety, and regulatory standards.

These are your responsibilities

  • Project Oversight &

Coordination

  • Oversee planning, design review, and implementation of major

construction projects (e.g., hospitals, schools, rehabilitation

centres).

  • Ensure works are executed according to approved drawings

specifications, and contracts.

  • Monitor construction progress against timelines and

budgets.

  • Coordinate between contractors, supervising consultants

partners, and CBM programme teams.

  • Contract & Compliance

Management

  • Review and advise on construction contracts and Bills of

Quantities (BoQs).

  • Ensure compliance with Zambian building regulations and

statutory requirements.

  • Monitor adherence to occupational health and safety

standards.

  • Ensure projects integrate disability-inclusive and universal

access standards.

  • Financial & Risk Management
  • Review payment certificates and verify completed

works.

  • Monitor cost variations and advise management on financial

implications.

  • Identify construction risks and propose mitigation

measures.

  • Support internal and external audits related to construction

projects.

  • Quality Assurance
  • Conduct regular site inspections and produce detailed

technical reports.

  • Ensure materials and workmanship meet required
  • Verify completion certificates and handover

processes.

  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Liaise with Government ministries, local authorities, and

regulatory bodies.

  • Engage engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, and

contractors.

  • Provide technical updates to senior management and

donors.

These are your qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering,Architecture, or

related field (Master's Degree is an added advantage).

Registered member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia

(EIZ) or relevant professional body.

Experience

  • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in managing

large-scale construction projects.

  • Proven experience overseeing complex infrastructure projects

(e.g., hospitals, institutional buildings, or public

facilities).

  • Experience working with NGOs, donor-funded projects, or

public-sector construction is highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of FIDIC or similar construction contract

frameworks.

Technical Competencies

  • Strong understanding of structural, architectural, and MEP

systems.

  • Experience in cost control and contract

administration.

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and

specifications.

  • Proficiency in project management tools and MS

Office.

Knowledge of universal design and accessibility

Personal Competencies

  • High integrity and accountability.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple

sites.

Commitment to CBM's Christian values and safeguarding

What we offer

  • A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the

world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive

Development

  • A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local

conditions in the country you apply for

  • An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people

in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit

How to apply

Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see

APPLY NOW). You will need to submit

  • Cover letter
  • Detailed CV
  • Copies of academic and professional certificates
  • Contact details of three referees

We look forward to receiving your application!

Your contact person: Chola Kangwa

We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and

therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and

social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and

genders, and especially from people with disabilities.

Skills

Contract Management

Project Management

Communication skills

Compliance

Risk Management

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