Senior Construction Coordinator
Location: Oudomxay Province, Lao PDR (with frequent travel to Luang Prabang, Luang Namtha, and Phongsaly)
Application Deadline: 07 August 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term

Job Description
Save the Children is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Construction Coordinator to join our team in Oudomxay Province under the Strengthening Climate Resilience of the Lao PDR Health System Project. The role involves regular travel to Luang Prabang, Luang Namtha, and Phongsaly Provinces.

The Senior Construction Coordinator will be responsible for leading and coordinating all construction-related activities under the project. This includes ensuring timely, safe, and high-quality delivery of infrastructure components in compliance with Save the Children and donor standards. The role encompasses planning, implementation, supervision, and monitoring of construction and rehabilitation of health facilities and associated infrastructure. Coordination with technical experts, field teams, government stakeholders, and contractors is essential.

The successful candidate will ensure all construction work complies with national building codes, environmental and social safeguards, and safety standards. The role also includes responsibilities for procurement, contractor management, quality assurance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure implementation in northern provinces, in close collaboration with the Provincial Manager and Site Engineers

• Prepare detailed implementation plans, procurement strategies, and monitoring schedules

• Conduct site assessments, feasibility surveys, and prepare designs, bills of quantities, and work schedules

• Monitor construction quality and progress, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards

• Manage procurement processes and support contractor selection in line with organizational policies

• Facilitate capacity building for staff and partners on construction standards and procedures

• Liaise with government partners such as the Ministry of Health, NamSaat, and Provincial Departments

• Support emergency response assessments and reconstruction activities as required

• Ensure regular technical reporting and support project evaluation

• Promote inclusive infrastructure designs that serve the needs of all community members

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in managing construction or infrastructure projects

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; knowledge of SAP is an asset

• Demonstrated experience in managing contractors and supervising site-level work

• Strong understanding of water supply systems, WASH infrastructure, and solar-powered systems

• Experience in conducting feasibility studies, preparing tender documents, and managing BOQ and work schedules

• Capacity for technical training and staff mentoring

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment

• Fluent in English; knowledge of Lao is an asset

• Willingness to travel and stay in field locations

Application Process
Interested applicants should submit a complete application package including a cover letter and an up-to-date CV in a single document. The application should include the contact details of three professional referees (including current and previous line managers and HR), salary expectations, and a copy of a valid ID card. Please note that a Criminal Record Certificate (ໃບແຈ້ງໂທດ) will be requested at a later stage.

Save the Children is committed to child safeguarding. The recruitment process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. We are an equal opportunities employer. Applications from qualified women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged.

Apply by 07 August 2025