Capital Projects & Facilities Manager

POSITION

Capital Projects & Facilities Manager
Organization: Project Canaan
Location: Project Canaan, Eswatini
Employment Type: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Serve as Project Canaan’s representative for all capital construction and infrastructure projects, providing independent oversight of architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and third-party project management firms to ensure projects are delivered safely, on budget, on schedule, and in accordance with the organization’s long-term campus vision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent Project Canaan on all capital projects in all interactions with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants and project partners
• Review project scopes, budgets, schedules, contracts, drawings, and specifications
• Attend project meetings and provide independent oversight of project execution
• Monitor project progress, risks, change orders, and budget performance
• Conduct regular site inspections and verify quality of workmanship
• Identify issues early and escalate risks and recommendations to executive leadership
• Maintain project reporting dashboards and executive summaries
• Lead punch-list reviews and project closeout activities
• Support long-term campus infrastructure planning and facility lifecycle management
• Maintain records of warranties, as-built drawings, and maintenance documentation
• Support future campus master planning and capital improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or related field
• Minimum 8 years’ experience managing or overseeing construction and infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project controls, budgeting, and scheduling
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, and design professionals
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management capabilities
• Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa (strongly preferred)
• Experience with educational, healthcare, agricultural, nonprofit, or community development facilities
• Professional certifications in project management, engineering, or construction management
• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent capital projects
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgment in planning and execution of capital projects, including independent risk identification, assessment, and mitigation

HOW TO APPLY

Email detailed CV and cover letter to cynthia@projectcanaan.com
Deadline: 29 June 2026