Job Description

Our client is an international engineering construction company, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join their team in Ghana.
The ideal candidate will supervise and coordinate mechanical and HVAC installation activities on site and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily mechanical and HVAC installation activities carried out by workers, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Review and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, shop drawings, method statements, and job orders.
• Plan mechanical installations to ensure proper execution, accessibility for future maintenance, safety, and compliance with project requirements.
• Supervise the installation, including chillers, ducts, pumps, sanitary ware, sanitary accessories, FCUs, AHUs, valves, and related systems.
• Inspect installations to ensure compliance with approved shop drawings, method statements, manufacturers' installation manuals, specifications, and French mechanical codes.
• Monitor the functioning of installed mechanical and HVAC systems and identify hazards, defects, adjustments, relocation, or replacement requirements.
• Perform inspections, pre-tests, and tests of mechanical installations and equipment.
• Participate in testing and commissioning activities of installed mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Estimate worker-hour requirements and coordinate activities to meet project schedules.
• Establish and adjust work procedures to achieve project schedules and quality requirements.
• Analyze site and technical problems and provide appropriate solutions.
• Recommend improvements to installation methods, equipment performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials required for mechanical works.
• Prepare and submit daily and monthly progress reports.
• Train and guide foremen and technicians to ensure proper execution of mechanical works.
• Support the Project Engineer in monitoring progress, quality, and technical compliance.
• Ensure safe working practices and proper coordination of activities within the project premises.
• Lead and coordinate mechanical activities under demanding site conditions and across multiple trades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, technical certificate is a must
• Minimum 10 years of relevant mechanical experience, preferably in construction and large-scale projects.
• Proven experience supervising mechanical and HVAC installations.
• Experience with chillers, ducts, pumps, FCUs, AHUs, valves, sanitary systems, and related mechanical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of French mechanical codes and applicable project standards.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, shop drawings, method statements, and manufacturers' manuals.
• Proven experience in testing and commissioning (T&C) of mechanical/HVAC systems.
• Experience supervising foremen, workers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to prepare detailed material quantity take-offs and identify manpower, material, and equipment requirements.
• Proven experience working on large-scale projects from installation through testing and commissioning.
• Strong site coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and coordinate multiple trades at the same project.

Location

• Ghana