Overview

The Construction Project Office at Hawassa University is responsible for the planning, coordination, management, and supervision of all construction, renovation, and infrastructure development projects across the university’s campuses. The office ensures that projects are implemented in alignment with institutional strategic goals, technical standards, budget provisions, and regulatory requirements.

The office oversees project design reviews, procurement coordination, contract administration, and on-site supervision to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality workmanship. It manages feasibility studies, prepares project schedules, conducts progress monitoring, and provides regular performance reports to university leadership. The team also facilitates collaboration among architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and relevant university units to resolve technical issues and maintain smooth project execution.

Overall, the Construction Project Office plays a vital role in supporting the university’s growth by delivering safe, functional, and sustainable infrastructure that enhances teaching, research, and student services.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all capital construction projects, including new buildings, renovations, expansions, and infrastructure improvements.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and project cost estimations for proposed construction works.
• Prepare architectural, engineering, and technical specifications in collaboration with relevant experts.
• Oversee procurement processes for construction works, consultants, and contractors; ensure compliance with regulations and university standards.
• Supervise project implementation through regular site visits, progress monitoring, and quality-control inspections.
• Manage construction contracts, including timelines, deliverables, change orders, and contractor performance.
• Ensure that safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements are met across all project sites.
• Coordinate project stakeholders—including university leadership, user departments, consultants, and contractors.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, drawings, and records.
• Monitor and control project budgets, schedules, and risks; recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure proper handover of completed projects, including testing, commissioning, and documentation transfer to facility managers.
• Evaluate project outcomes and document lessons learned to improve future project delivery.