We will provide “Construction Athlete” service, who will take charge of site supervision.
We employ foreign personnels who completed construction/civil engineering courses at local universities, and have a status of residence in Japan as Highly Skilled Proffesionals.
Job Offer Information
Training before the Job Assignment
Support from KMU (After coming to Japan)
JETRO Portal
Voices of Senior Employees
Job Responsibilities
【Construction Management】
(Quality Management)
Inspection Work
To inspect whether the construction site has been constructed in accordance with the design documents and whether the construction is being carried out without violating any related laws and regulations.
For example, prior >to the placement of concrete, inspections are performed to determine whether delivered construction materials, such as concrete, reinforcing steel, and steel frames, fulfill the requirements of the design documents.
Construction Photography Work
The status of the construction processes such as piling construction, rebar placement, etc., which will be buried and will not be able to examine after the completion of construction, will be photographed as the construction progresses and organized as a record.
Construction Drawing Management
Preparation of construction drawings such as frame drawings and detailed plan drawings, and proceeding with the on-site construction based on these drawings after obtaining approval from the design supervisor.
(Process Management)
Process Creation and Detailed Process Management
Creating detailed processes such as monthly and weekly processes, based on the overall process.
Also, you will be making arrangements for the staffing of subcontractors, material delivery, and usage of heavy-duty crane with the use of the created process charts.
Order Management
Managing orders based on the overall process so that the necessary materials and equipment can be delivered to the site at the appropriate time. After the contractor has been selected, you need to check and correct the construction drawings of the contractor for materials that need to be prepared, and proceed with the approval of the design supervisor to ensure that the materials are delivered to the site on time.
(Safety Management)
Temporary Construction Plan
Planning the scaffolding necessary for the construction and the placement of heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and construction elevators. After drawing the scaffolding plans, you will estimate the quantity of scaffolding materials required and order the materials from scaffolding material leasing companies.
Safety Patrol
Patrolling the site to ensure that temporary facilities and others are not in a dangerous condition. If any deficiencies are found, the use of the equipment is prohibited and instructions are given to correct the situation. Judgments regarding hazards are made in accordance with the safety standards of each general contractor, and safety and health laws, etc.
Job Offer Information
Working Conditions
Employment Type | Full-time (monthly salary) |
Place of Work |
・Major general contractor sites in Kanto and Kansai, Chubu (Nagoya), Kyushu areas ・No car commuting |
Working Hours |
[Working Hours] 8:00 – 17:00 (60-minute break) [Actual work time] 8 hours per day *Working hours will vary according to the client company’s business hours where the employee is dispatched. |
Overtime work: | Individually determined overtime hours may occur. Salary includes overtime pay of 10 hours/month. (Full amount will be paid even if overtime hours do not meet the set overtime hours.) |
Details of Working Conditions
Job Description |
At a major general contractor site ・Construction management ・BIM operation ・Production design (construction drawings) operation |
Age | No age limitation |
Transportation expenses | Full payment of actual expenses (bus fare and bicycle parking fees are not covered) |
Probationary period | Probationary period of 6 months (no change in working conditions according to the probationary period) |
Holidays | 2 days off per week |
Annual holidays | Minimum 119 days (varies depending on calendar) |
Benefits |
・Social insurance (employment insurance, workers’ accident compensation insurance, health insurance and employee pension) [Qualification allowance] 1st class architect, 1st class architectural construction management engineer, 1st class civil engineering construction management engineer 2nd class architect, 2nd class architectural construction management engineer, 2nd class civil engineering construction management engineer Architectural CAD Certification Level 1 Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 (JLPT N1) [Lump-sum payment] 2nd class assistant architectural construction management engineer / 2nd class assistant civil engineering construction management engineer Architectural CAD Certification Level 2 Architectural quantity surveyor/assistant architectural quantity surveyor [Examination fee] 1st class architect, 1st class architectural construction management engineer, 1st class civil engineering construction management engineer 2nd class architect, 2nd class architectural construction management engineer, 2nd class civil engineering construction management engineer MOS Certification Excel Expert [School fees] 1st class architect, 1st class architectural construction management engineer, 1st class civil engineering construction management engineer |
Training |
①Training by expert lecturers ②Recurrent education at construction sites ③Systematic learning on the cloud ④Realistic on-site practice ⑤VR experience ⑥IT literacy training, safety training ⑦PBC training, OJT training ⑧Self-career training |
Others |
It is assumed that the housing will be provided by our company. From the time you join the company (move in), you will have to pay your own expenses (*22,000 yen will be deducted as housing expenses *23,000 yen from April 2024) *However, if you are looking for a new home on your own, you will have to pay the full amount. |
Introduction of buddy system
The buddy system is a system in which each new employee is assigned a senior employee who provides one-on-one assistance with various tasks while the new employee gets accustomed to the workplace and duties.
New employees who have just arrived in the country are not used to business etiquette and do not understand the rules of the company or the place to which they are assigned.
We have introduced a system in which senior employees accompany new employees as buddies and provide extensive support so that they can quickly become independent.
Training before Job Assignment
IT Literacy Training
IT literacy training is provided to Construction Athlete members to ensure appropriate and safe compliance with customers’ important digital information assets.
Contents of IT Literacy Training
・Face-to-face education on information security rules, precautions, compliance, etc.
・Education using learning videos distributed by IPA, an independent administrative agency, to support the national IT strategy.
Safety Training
Participants will learn about safety precautions and rules for on-site work.
Also, we encourage Construction Athletes to acquire necessary qualifications.
You will be instructed on Japanese traffic rules by a member of the Traffic Safety Association.
Skills Training/Special Education
Traffic rules lesson
Training in home country
Myanmar engineer. The long-awaited 10 people arrived in Japan on February 3, 2023
Training in Japan ① Studying Japanese rules
Training in Japan ② Presentation of results in Japanese in on-site/workplace situations
Myanmar engineer. The long-awaited 7 people arrived in Japan on May 8, 2023
VR experience
Filipino Engineers’ Regular Japanese Study Group
Myanmar engineer. The long-awaited 8 people arrived in Japan on March 1, 2024
Engineers enjoying Japan
Message From Your Senior
Support from KMU (After coming to Japan)
Life in Japan
When in trouble…
What should I do!?
Please be rest assured!
Please be rest assured. Your colleagues are here to help you!
"ConnectedCareer-Insurance" to support you in case of contingency
In the unlikely event that you are unable to work or need to be hospitalized or undergo surgery, insurance will provide you with monetary coverage so that you can work with peace of mind.
See more details《here》
Housing Support
Our company provides dormitories for the employees.
Single rooms are available for privacy.
Rooms are fully furnished with desks, chairs, beds, etc. Wi-Fi is also available indoors.
Shared facilities include a dining room, private showers, a large bathroom, and a laundry room for you comfort.
◆Dormy Guide
◆Dormy Guide (English)
Availability of medical facilities
● Procedures for foreigners visiting hospitals
Nothing special is required (same as Japanese employees).
●Cost for medical expenses
When working at our company, you are required to pay 30% of the medical expenses. (Same as Japanese employees.)
●Are the hospitals and test items for regular and special medical checkups the same as those for Japanese employees?
The same hospitals and items are available as for Japanese employees, so there is no problem.
◆Medical institutions near the Tokyo Office (example)
Around Ichinoe
Around Kamata
Around Ome
◆Medical institutions near the Osaka Office (example)
Around Nagahoribashi
◆Medical institutions near the Nagoya Office (example)
Around Chikusa
Around Kawana
Living and Working Guidebook
For details on living in Japan, you can also check the 《Living and Working Guidebook (in various languages)》 available at the Immigration and Residency Management Agency.
Q & A
About the Contract
Q1:How long is the employment period? Also, what is the retirement age?
A1:The employment period is from the date of employment until the end of the fiscal year in which the employee reaches the age of 65.
However, since the residence card has a period of validity, please renew it each time before it expires.
Q2:What happens if I am terminated during the probationary period?
A2:The probationary period will be terminated.
Q3:Do you offer paid vacations?
A3:You will be entitled to 10 days of paid vacation from six months after joining the company. First, you need to ask your dispatch supervisor if it is fine to take paid vacations on your desired date. After you receive permission from your dispatch supervisor, you need to submit an application at KMU, 2 weeks prior to the desired date of paid leave.
Q4:What are the benefits?
A4:Every employee will be covered by health insurance, welfare pension, unenployment insurance, and workers' accident compensation insurance.
Q5:Is there maternity, childcare, and/or nursing leave?
A5:Yes. Those who meet the requirements in accordance with the work rules are eligible to obtain the above-mentioned benefits.
Money Related Questions
Q6:I would like to know more about the qualification allowances (Japanese language and construction).
A6:Qualification allowance/lump-sum allowance will be paid as follows:
[Qualification allowance]
1st class architect, 1st class architectural construction management engineer, 1st class civil engineering construction management engineer
2nd class architect, 2nd class architectural construction management engineer, 2nd class civil engineering construction management engineer
Architectural CAD Certification Level 1
Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 (JLPT N1)
[Lump-sum payment]
2nd class assistant architectural construction management engineer / 2nd class assistant civil engineering construction management engineer
Architectural CAD Certification Level 2
Architectural quantity surveyor/assistant architectural quantity surveyor
[Examination fee]
1st class architect, 1st class architectural construction management engineer, 1st class civil engineering construction management engineer
2nd class architect, 2nd class architectural construction management engineer, 2nd class civil engineering construction management engineer
MOS Certification Excel Expert
[School fees]
1st class architect, 1st class architectural construction management engineer, 1st class civil engineering construction management engineer
Q7:What happens if I am unable to work due to accidents and/or other reasons?
A7:In Japan, there is an accident and illness benefit that provides comprehensive support while you are unable to work. In addition, KMU has its own "Konekyari Insurance" as a benefit package, so you can work with peace of mind.
About the Work
Q8:Is there a training period once I arrive in Japan?
A8:There is a training period of about one month. Some additional training may be required at your assigned general contractor's site.
Q9:If I am hired, will there be senior employees who will mentor me in the workplace?
A9:Of course.
Q10:Are the senior employees who teach me how to do my job kind?
A10:Most of them are kind, but since they work with pride, there may be cases that you might feel they are demanding when it comes to work.
About Learning Japanese
Q11:The requirement to join the company is to pass N3, but what happens if I fail?
A11:If you fail N3, please try again for the next admission.
Q12:I am currently at N5 level, so I think it will be tough to pass N4 level exam right away. What should I do?
A12:KMU offers a Japanese language training program called "Foreign Human Resources Support Program". For details, please contact our Osaka Recruitment and Administrative Division.
Q13:Are there any plans to connect with KMU and receive lectures on technical matters while in Myanmar (other countries)?
A13:Please download our company's application called "Waza-Log"and study with it. The videos are in Japanese, so it will help you improve your Japanese level.
Construction Athlete Online Learning Tool
・Waza-Log
・Kentore
・Information sharing site for construction engineers, Constructor's Community 【CONCOM】
・Japanese language training app【GENBA NO NIHONGO】