Takween’s mission focuses on innovative and concrete solutions that have been researched, tested and implemented to meet the needs of communities and their specific built environments to achieve inclusive urban spaces that will thrive for generations to come.  With this mission, Takween aims to improve the quality for inhabitants living in cities across Egypt and the Middle East.

Management / Technical Responsibilities

• Monitor and direct daily restoration / construction activities; assign and ensure implementation of tasks given to foremen and work crews according to the agreed upon time schedules; prevent implementation defects; manage and assure quality of works according to the agreed upon specifications; and assure the enforcement and proper application of safety measures and by-laws by work crews, workgroups, sub-contractors and contractors to: increase productivity, ensure the quality of the results, compliance with the budget, the timely completion of building activities, and the safety of work sites.

• Estimate and allocate different resources required for restoration / construction activities including labor, contractors, tools, equipment, materials, and financial resources to: ensure the smooth work flow, proper allocation of resources and costs to different project components, and timely implementation of required tasks.

• Manage, in coordination with the Site Accountant, Procurement Officer, and Store Keeper the timely selection, acquisition, technical receiving, and issuing of materials; as well as the acquisition and regular maintenance of tools and equipment according to the agreed upon technical specifications and in compliance with the project financial and administrative guidelines to: ensure the quality of the results, compliance with the budget, and the timely completion of restoration / construction activities.

• Review all construction related documents, appraise site conditions prior to starting the works, and coordinate / consult with the Architect(s) - following the approval of the Project Manager (Conservation and Construction) - any changes desired prior to or during restoration / construction activities.

• Maintain and update diary as well as other construction records on a day-to-day basis, including photos, reports, sketches and logs to ensure the proper documentation of restoration / construction activities, and to assist the Architect(s) to produce as-built drawings as well as progress and final reports on restoration / construction activities.

• Provide the Architect(s) with needed technical assistance through: i) site visits, ii) structural assessments, iii) provision of construction details, conservation measures, technical and financial data on materials, construction techniques, architectural, structural, electrical, sanitary, and mechanical works to: facilitate production and development of final architectural drawings, working drawings, written technical specifications, BOQ, Cost Estimates, project presentations, and technical database / manuals for appropriate restoration / construction techniques.

• Supervise in coordination with other project units the recruitment, contracting, and training of local labor and workgroups on restoration / construction activities to build the technical capacities of local community members.

Administrative and Financial Management

• Monitor, review, approve and report in coordination with the Site Accountant and HR Officer daily logs, monthly payments requests, final payments and contracts of labor, foremen, workgroups, sub-contractors and contractors according to the project regulations to ensure the smooth workflow and timely payments.

• Manage and approve in coordination with the Site Accountant the timely disbursement and reimbursement of cash floats according to the project regulations to ensure the smooth work flow and availability of financial resources required for the implementation of restoration / construction activities.

Communication and Reporting

• Track and report to the Project Manager (Conservation and Construction) in coordination with the Site Accountant technical and financial progress of restoration / construction activities through production and tracking of time schedules, financial tracking tools, regular and final reports to: i) monitor technical progress and financial expenditure, ii) analyze the results based on the facts achieved, and iii) forecast future technical and financial achievements.

• Attend regular coordination meetings with project staff, consultants, donors, clients, and beneficiaries as required; and report on a regular basis progress of activities to the Unit Manager to: ensure the timely and coordinated implementation of project activities.