Construction Project Manager Reports to: Head of Construction
Location: Kenya
Job Purpose: The Construction Project Manager shall be responsible for the successful completion of site works in time, within set budgets and to specification using a highly consistent, efficient and effective formally systematised methodology.
Responsibilities: Pre-start process including review of the initial site appraisals, site layouts, site preparation details and budgets and statutory approval documentation.
In charge of site preparation processes, programmes organisation.
Start-up of site work including organising site visits, site staff travel, site work pre-requisites, site documentation and site foremen deployment.
On-site work planning and organisation, site instructions and site inspections, work certification; on-site trouble shooting and problem solving, handover and project shut down.
Participating in facilitating training, work study and staff management.
Inter-departmental communications including periodic reporting, construction updates and correspondence.
Provide feedback on design and process standardisation including design of process, procedures and tools; determination of labour resource requirements; review of designs, drawings and contracts; and feedback on design implementation and buildability.
Experience: Minimum 10 years experience in a busy and dynamic work environment. Handled multiple projects in multiple locations concurrently.
Qualifications: Degree in any of the building and construction professions; Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Civil & Structural Engineering, Building Construction or equivalent Master’s degree in Construction Management, Project management shall be an added advantage.
Professional: Relevant Professional registration
Specialist knowledge required: Excellent MS Project (or other) knowledge & skills Excellent MS Office package skills
Behavioural competencies: Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent planning and organisational skills Systems and formal standardisation orientation Ability to synthesize complex ideas into simple concise instructions for dissemination Problem solving/decision making Information gathering skills Analytical and interpretation skills Excellent people management skills Ability to be adaptable and flexible
APPLICATION DETAILS – Your Cover Letter should outline how you meet the qualifications and experience sought, as well as details of your current salary. Please email your CV and Cover Letter quoting Job Ref. No: BIA008 to recruitment@africatalentbank.com. CLOSING DATE: Sunday 14 April, 2013