Habitat for Humanity International (“HFHI”) is a non-profit faith-based organisation dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat for Humanity is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety. Habitat for Humanity International Bangladesh office (HFHI-B) is currently looking for interested and qualified candidates for the following position.

Construction Supervisor

Purpose:

The Construction Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing all construction, repair, and maintenance activities at the field level, ensuring that work is carried out to a high standard and in line with technical specifications.

Main responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Implementation
  • Lead the planning, development, and implementation of all projects construction activities in Dhaka.
  • Ensure proper design, estimation, budgeting, and procurement of quality construction materials.
  • Oversee material receipt from vendors, distribution to homeowners, and ensure construction follows approved plans and designs.
• Technical Documentation & Reporting
  • Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ), purchase requisitions, and annual construction plans.
  • Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Family & Site Selection
  • Select families and construction sites in alignment with HFH-B’s family and site selection guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and procedures throughout the- selection process.
• Pre-Construction & Site Safety
  • Ensure all pre-construction activities and site safety measures are in place.
  • Train and coordinate skilled and unskilled laborers.
  • Provide construction orientation to homeowners to enable their participation in sweat equity activities, and supervise them accordingly.
• Financial & Administrative Management
  • Maintain accurate records of construction activities and labor payments.
  • Ensure transparency and accountability in all field-level financial processes.
• Quality Control & Monitoring
  • Maintain job cards, material delivery logs, final inspection checklists, sweat equity records, and other construction documentation.
  • Verify the quality of workmanship and ensure adherence to Habitat’s construction standards.
  • Work closely with homeowners to ensure cost-effective construction and continuous follow-up of site progress.
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Verify and maintain all legal documents related to homeowners.
  • Ensure complete and accurate maintenance of homeowners’ personal files.
• Community Engagement
  • Organize meetings with prospective homeowners to communicate Habitat’s mission, vision, selection criteria, construction methodology, and values.
• Training & Capacity Building
• Support the development of Appropriate Construction Technology (ACT) training manuals.
• Provide ACT and housing construction training to community members.
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Build and maintain strong relationships with UDMCs, VDMCs, local leaders, community members, and partner/CBO organizations to ensure effective project implementation.
• Reporting Support
• Assist the Program Manager/ Technical Manager-Housing Solution in preparing periodic reports as required.
• Research & Innovation
  • Initiate and conduct research on low-cost housing solutions and cost-effective construction methods.
• Procurement Support
  • Support material procurement processes and contribute to updating the vendor list.
• Other Duties
  • Perform any other duties assigned by management to support successful project implementation.

Active support, role modelling, and adherence to the Habitat for Humanity’s Values and Safeguarding Commitment.

Habitat for Humanity’s Values:

• Humility - We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
• Courage - We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
• Accountability - We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.

Safeguarding Commitment: HFHB requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

Requirements:

1. Education

• Diploma in Engineering (Civil).

2. Experience

• 3-4 years working experience in any construction work preferably experience working with urban/rural housing and sanitation sector in a development organization.
• Strong communication skill in English is required.
• Basic knowledge on house construction for low income people
• Training on Appropriate Construction Technology and Construction related training will be advantage.    
• Skill in MS office with construction designing software (AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of GIS system.
• Maintain high morale with integrity and honesty.
• Capacity to handle multi tasks & prioritize job responsibilities
• Must have valid motorcycle driving license

3. Competency  

• Expert on basic construction quality assurance
• Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. 
• Experience in low-income community housing and sanitation projects.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Salary:

Negotiable based on competency of the selected candidate with all other regular benefits as per organizational policy.

Application procedures:

If you feel that your qualification and experience match with our requirements, and you share a commitment to Habitat’s values and vision, please download and forward completed HFHB’s Job Application Form along with the CV and cover letter to hr_bd@habitatbangladesh.org by 4:30 pm of 15^th November 2025.  Please note the application form is required to be completed in full and that incomplete applications will not be considered. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

* Our organization is committed to promote equal opportunities for women and men from different caste, ethnic and religious backgrounds and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for all our positions.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Telephone enquiries or any form of persuasion will lead to disqualification.

Habitat for Humanity is opposed to any form of discrimination, exploitation, and abuse, including slavery, coerced conscription, prostitution, trafficking of persons for any purpose, vulnerable adult, or child abuse, and dangerous or exploitive child labor. In the design and implementation of programs and policies, we seek always to work without bias, to do no harm and to reduce (rather than contribute to) the consequences of discrimination, exploitation, and abuse.  Alongside, appointments of selected candidates would be conditional upon a successful background check and clearance of references, and the identity of the candidates will be verified.