CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR – QUANTITY SURVEYING FOCUS

LOCATION: LILONGWE

OVERVIEW

Let’s Build Foundation is a global non-profit organization established in 2020 and registered in Norway. The organization focuses on providing school infrastructure to support government education strategies in countries with low Human Development Index rankings. In Malawi, Let’s Build was registered in 2021 as a company limited by guarantee and as an international NGO.

Our Vision: A Classroom for Everyone

Our Mission: We build schools to help children access and complete secondary education.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Construction Coordinator will provide technical expertise and support for construction activities, with a focus on quantity surveying, construction coordination, planning, and delivery of school infrastructure. The role also supports project management, contract administration, site assessments, school selection documentation, and the management of Consultants and Contractors.

Reports to: Country Director

Staff Reporting to This Post: None

Contract Length: One Year

JOB TYPE: Full Time

Application Deadline: 27th October 2026

POSITION: CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR – QUANTITY SURVEYING FOCUS

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience:

The applicant should possess the following:

A Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying is required.

At least five (5) years of experience in the construction industry.

Proven experience overseeing the construction of schools or similar construction projects.

Proven experience in cost management, managing Contractors on construction sites, and managing Consultants.

Demonstrated experience in preparing construction cost estimates, cost reports, and Contractors’ final reconciliations.

Proven experience in construction project management.

Experience preparing Bills of Quantities and tender documents.

Proven experience administering Interim Payment Certificates.

Experience working with community-led construction procedures.

Computer literacy and strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Ability to collaborate with communities, government officials, international Consultants, and other stakeholders.

Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Malawi.

Additional Advantages:

Registration as a Quantity Surveyor with a relevant professional body.

A Master’s degree in a construction-related field.

A diploma, certificate, or demonstrable experience in documentation, site planning, and computer-aided construction software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or ArchiCAD.

Personal Specification:

Strong coordination, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Ability to identify problems, make constructive recommendations, and support improvements in systems, procedures, and policies.

Commitment to complying with Let’s Build’s Child Safety Policy and safeguarding requirements.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop construction cost estimates, cost reports, and budgets.

Coordinate Contractors’ final reconciliations and Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), including developing IPC templates and reviewing Contractors’ payment certificates from Consultants.

Support programme management, contract administration, and the management of Consultants engaged by Let’s Build.

Assist with site assessments and review site plans and related documentation for school selection.

Assist in preparing tender package documents, including Bills of Quantities, cost estimates, invitations to tender, and procurement templates for Consultants and Contractors.

Help ensure that Consultants and construction works comply with government policies, Let’s Build policies, and contractual requirements.

Lead documentation and visibility activities for construction and non-construction works, including community engagement and site handovers to Contractors.

Identify, report, and resolve problems constructively and recommend improvements to systems, procedures, and policies.

Participate in meetings with government officials, Consultants, Contractors, and communities, including site meetings when required.

Conduct field visits and prepare construction-related reports according to agreed schedules.

Build strategic relationships with government officials to help ensure construction works are completed to the required quality standards and timelines.

Support due diligence exercises and the evaluation of Contractors and Consultants.

Assist in reviewing submissions from Consultants.

Provide technical support during the implementation of construction works as required.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING

The role may involve occasional or frequent contact with children and young people through field and office activities. The successful candidate must comply with and effectively implement Let’s Build’s Child Safety Policy at all times.

LET’S BUILD OFFERS

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven construction organization in Malawi. Let’s Build values collaboration, reliability, continuous improvement, and commitment to its mission of improving access to secondary education through school infrastructure.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the recruitment link below:

https://recruitment.letsbuild.foundation/

Application Deadline: 27th October 2026