Project Manager
Job Ref: RB 64/2015
Job Ref: RB 64/2015
Department: Retail
Banking
The Position: Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the
Project Manager will be responsible for providing independent, professional and
commercial / technical advice on management of KCB owned or Financed projects,
Risk assessment and ensuring aims of the projects are met to completion in
order to maximize the Bank’s revenue.Key Responsibilities
- Conduct technical analysis of construction
projects application by reviewing; - architectural drawings, structural
drawings, bills of quantities, feasibility study, specifications,
approvals, contract documents, and project financing plan to establish
commercial / technical viability, adequacy of funds, ensure compliance to
Bank set rules, relevant statutory and legislative requirements and
communicating the findings to the Head of Construction & Project
Management and Senior Project Manager.
- Reviewing the profiles of the project
implementation team that include the qualifications of the technical team,
registration with the relevant bodies, professional indemnity covers and
giving advice on the capability of the appointed team in
undertaking earmarked developments.
- Conduct site inspections and spot checks of
work in progress for each job site on regular basis as required to ensure
compliance to specifications, quality assurance and to keep track of the
construction project.
- Review and verify project consultants’ interim
valuations and payment certificates ensuring drawdowns are done as per
progression of works.
- Ensuring project approvals are valid
throughout project implementation period
- In liaison with the project implementation
teams formulate solutions to issues that arise in execution of projects,
design draw down schedules tailored to project implementation
- Ensuring project terms and conditions are
adhered to during project implementation cycle.
- Review project financial appraisals/reconciliations
of work done, outstanding works with a view to establish adequacy of
undisbursed loan funds
- Monitoring operational performance of projects
for early identification of potential problems as well as advising on
timely remedial actions.
- Generating various management reports on
performance of projects portfolio.
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
- A bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying,
Building Economics, Construction Management or related field from a
recognized university
- Professional Qualifications, license and
registration with relevant statutory bodies.
- 6 years’ experience in project management,
including management and prioritizing of multiple tasks
- Program management of affordable housing
development, financing, feasibility analysis, real estate development.
- Knowledge of business practices and finance
methods, procedures, practices of housing development.
- Demonstrates ability to analyze situations
accurately and effective course of action.
- A thorough knowledge of Mortgage Banking
products and services, and extensive Banking Industry knowledge.
- Excellent high quality interpersonal,
communication and negotiation skills with the ability to network and
develop strong business relations
- A good understanding of risk, credit policies
and procedures.
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated
competences in championing high performance management.
- Excellent planning, organization, problem
solving and analytical skills.
Senior Project Manager
Job Ref: RB 65/2015
Department: Retail Banking
The Position: Reporting to the Head, Construction & Project
Management, Senior Project Manager will be responsible for providing
independent, professional and commercial / technical advice on management of
KCB owned or Financed projects, Risk assessment and ensuring aims of the
projects are met to completion in order to maximize the Bank’s revenue.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and manage performance of project
team to achieve project goals
- Oversee technical analysis of construction
projects application by reviewing; - architectural drawings, structural
drawings, bills of quantities, feasibility study, specifications,
approvals, contract documents, and project financing plan to establish
technical viability, adequacy of funds, ensure compliance to Bank,
relevant statutory and legislative requirements.
- Oversee regular monitoring and tracking of
project construction to ensure compliance with master schedule, budget and
contract documents in accordance with duties outlined therein.
- Provide periodical forecasts on project
disbursements, project costs and time schedule in relation to project
completion
- Approve project consultants’ interim
valuations and payment certificates.
- Proactively manage project risks through
timely design of mitigating strategies and appropriate control measures
- Develop and implement recovery plans for
off-schedule projects
- Analyze progress of projects, value of
completed work and provide periodical detailed progress/status report.
- Oversee project reviews of financial
appraisals/reconciliations of work done, outstanding works with a view to
establish adequacy of undisbursed loan funds.
- Liaising with the various institutions within
the construction industry with a view to build and update changes in
statutory requirements, advise impact on business and qualification of
professionals/contractors.
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
- A bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying,
Building Economics, Construction Management or related field from a
recognized university
- Professional Qualifications, license and
registration with relevant statutory bodies.
- Master’s Degree in Construction Management is
preferable.
- 8 years’ experience in project management,
including management and prioritizing of multiple tasks
- Program management of affordable housing
development, financing, feasibility analysis, real estate development.
- Knowledge of business practices and finance
methods, procedures, practices of housing development.
- Demonstrates ability to analyze situations
accurately and effective course of action.
- A thorough knowledge of Mortgage Banking
products and services, and extensive Banking Industry knowledge.
- Excellent high quality interpersonal, communication
and negotiation skills with the ability to network and develop strong
business relations
- A good understanding of risk, credit policies
and procedures.
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated
competences in championing high performance management.
- Excellent planning, organization, problem
solving and analytical skills.
If you believe you can clearly
demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please apply
noting to quote the job reference number on the e-mail subject field and
forward via mail to recruitment@kcb.co.ke
To be considered your application must be received by Sept. 11, 2015.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To be considered your application must be received by Sept. 11, 2015.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.