WORK FOR AN AWARD-WINNING NON-PROFIT SOCIAL INNOVATOR
Job Title: Technical Supervisor
Industry: Non-profit/International Development
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate on experience
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2004, Build Change is a non-profit social innovator whose mission is to greatly reduce deaths, injuries and economic losses caused by housing and school collapses due to earthquakes, extreme weather, and fire. Our global experience shows that home improvement programs focused on improving existing housing can be carried out successfully across a range of countries and disaster contexts. To do this, we implement programs that are both economically and socially sustainable.
Our approach looks beyond construction and engineering to create an environment in which people want to improve the safety of their homes, and in which it is possible and affordable for them to do so.
Systems change can only be achieved by overcoming the major barriers to success for resilient housing programs, which include People, Money, and Technology. Today, Build Change is the global leader and advocate for disaster-resilient housing and winner of major awards for social entrepreneurship and innovation (Skoll Foundation, Schwab Foundation, Ashoka, Draper Richards Kaplan and Echoing Green).
We are an active member of the UN Race to Resilience and the Global Resilient Housing Program, which we launched with the World Bank in 2017, and we also regularly participate in global forums such as the UN Conference of the Parties (COP), World Economic Forum and the G7. We have worked in 26 countries and are currently active in Asia, East Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more at www.buildchange.org.
Build Change is seeking a Technical Supervisor to join its team in Indonesia. You will work within the engineering team providing technical support to partners, clients and allies in the informal housing and school buildings improvement. This implies supporting the development of architectural, engineering, and technology resources, carrying out evaluations and designs of building improvements, as well as training and building capacities of partners to carry out these tasks in a systematic and efficient manner.
Additionally, you will assist our partners and clients in the construction sites providing technical assistance to guarantee the correct execution of the activities in the field in accordance with the retrofitting design, the construction details, and the technical specifications.
This position reports to the Country Manager of Build Change Indonesia, with a close supervision under the Lead Engineer.
Position Responsibilities
● Design - Participate in the building evaluations and development of architectural and structural designs, drawing packages, construction quantities, checklists and training material for partners and clients.
● Training - Prepare and deliver training materials and building capacities of partners in a systematic and efficient manner, depending on the type of audiences (homeowners, builders,
engineers, architects, government officials, and other implementing partners).
● Technical Assistance - Deliver technical assistance to our partners and clients to guarantee the correct execution of the construction phase of the projects, in accordance with the retrofitting designs, construction details, and technical specifications. Solve problems and contribute to proposing architectural solutions for structural retrofits, as applied to informal low-rise masonry housing types in Indonesia.
● Reporting - prepare written reports on project progress.
● Technology - Participate in the development of Build Change technological tools, which includes those related to BIM, using software like Autodesk Revit and Dynamo, Fulcrum, MagicPlan, among others.
● Communication - Support the development of visual/graphic aids for manuals, guidelines, reports, and any technical publications.
● Administrative - Support the submission of required permits and certifications for design and
construction (PBG and others) and ensure compliance of the most updated building regulations in Indonesia.
● Travel, when necessary to support Build Change's field programs and ensure consistent
implementation of our technical assistance in Indonesia.
● Perform additional duties as required by the Lead Engineer and/or Country Director.
● University degree in architecture. A license of practice in Indonesia is a plus.
● Minimum 5 years professional experience in design and construction of low-rise housing types or related in Indonesia. Experience in school building design and construction is a plus.
● Proficient ability of using Autodesk Revit, or similar BIM software. Familiarity with Autodesk
Dynamo, or Robot is a plus.
● Ability of producing excellent visual/graphic aids to communicate design and construction
drawing to partners and clients.
● Excellent communication skills, which include the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
● Language proficiency/fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English, spoken and written. Your experience includes:
● Experience in disaster risk management or international development is preferred.
● Having an EDGE Expert or green building related certification is a plus.
● Consistent in meeting deadlines and achieving goals and deliverables on time.
Then please visit www.buildchange.org/about/careers and select the link for this position. Applications will be accepted until filled and will be reviewed as received. Build Change is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women and citizens of Build Change's program countries are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No calls, please.
Build Change is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. It is the policy of Build Change that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Build Change to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Build Change is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship.