Suraya Property Group Limited, one of
the leading and fast growing Real Estate Development Companies in Kenya is
undertaking and plans to undertake major development projects ranging from
master planning, scheme design, detail design, supervision, services designs
and other construction related activities in projects spread in a number of
Counties and Cities in Kenya.
In order for the above objectives in
development to be realized, Suraya is encouraging the interested and qualified
applicants to express their individual interest for the positions listed below
for consideration:
Quantity Surveyors
Skills & Competencies:
Candidates for this role must be a team player and should meet the following criteria:
Candidates for this role must be a team player and should meet the following criteria:
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Qualified to degree level /
equivalent or compensating experience
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Must show longevity in employment
history
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Must have a “Contractors” background
and preferably have experience of working with a major contractor
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Must have experience in Civil
engineering and Highways
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Must be an experienced Quantity
Surveyor with good contract knowledge of JBC
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Should have a reasonably stable
employment background
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IT Literate, particularly MS Word and
MS Excel
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Should be ambitious. Career
Development opportunities exist for the right candidate
The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor you will be
responsible for:
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managing commercial and contractual
arrangements
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Monitor project progress
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Initiate invoicing
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Agree / negotiate costs and budgets
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Resolve commercial / contractual
disputes
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Produce financial reports
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Sub-contract management
Requirements
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Experience of working for a
contractor on Highways projects
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Full Kenyan Driving License
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IT literate with MS packages.
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You will be based most of the time in
the head office however he/she will be required to go onto site to check works
you are pricing etc.
Note: Applicant must be registered, active and practicing
members of their respective professional bodies recognized in Kenya.
Human Resources Manager
Duties and responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities:
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Formulation and implementation of
Human Resources Policies, strategies and evaluating their effectiveness.
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Advising senior staff on areas of
recruitment, transfers, pay, pension schemes
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Administering and processing of the
payroll and Human Resources database
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Advising on organizational and Human
Resources planning issues and other matters, including staff career development
, employee relations and disciplinary matters
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Ensuring effective staff recruitment
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Providing advice on strategies
regarding staff training, welfare and development
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Developing and ensuring
implementation of reward systems, remuneration policies and strategies
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Developing and ensuring effectiveness
of performance Management systems
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Reviewing organizational structures
and analyze workload from time to time
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Provide employees counseling
services,
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Representing the Company in labour
disputes
Qualifications:
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A degree from a recognized University
in Human Resources Management
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MBA in Human Resources Management
will be an added advantage
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Higher Diploma in Human Resource
Management
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A member of Institute Of Human
Resource Management (IHRM K)
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A minimum of 10 years of experience
in Human Resource Management in a busy organization, with at least 5years in a
senior management position.
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Well versed in the use of computers
both as a working and reporting tool
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Proven supervision, communication,
problem solving and reporting skills.
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Excellent command of written and
verbal English
Skills & Competencies:
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Demonstrate good understanding of
Human resource regulations and good practices
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Experienced in Employee Relations and
dealing with disputes
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Has an excellent knowledge and
understanding of local labour laws
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Ability to work effectively with minimal
amount of specific direction and guidance
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Strong communication, organizational,
record keeping and interpersonal skills
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A self-starting, effective problem
solver and influencer
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Ability to think ahead, identify new
opportunities and create new and innovative approaches to work related issues
in line with Corporate HR agendas
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A team player with excellent
interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
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A demonstrated commitment to high
professional ethical standards in a diverse workplace
Relevant Experience:
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Experienced in Performance Management
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Ability to challenge and debate
issues of importance to the organization
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Experience in administration of
statutory deductions
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Knowledge of using HR Information
Systems essential.
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Excellent working knowledge of
Microsoft office
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Excellent numerical and literary
skills in English
Note: Applicant must be registered, active and practicing
members of their respective professional bodies recognized in Kenya.
Chief Accountant
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree in a business
related discipline.
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Fully qualified accountant CPA (K) /
ACCA or its equivalent.
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MBA shall be an added advantage.
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Knowledge of SAP accounting system is
a must.
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Experience with a large organization
with branches and/or subsidiary companies.
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Good leadership, interpersonal and
management skills.
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High level of integrity, values and
professional ethics.
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Over 6 years’ experience in a Senior
Accountant position.
Skills & Competencies:
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Knowledge of accepted standard
accounting principles and their applications.
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Knowledge of industry, regulatory and
legislative developments for financial reporting to analyses of accounting,
finance management and revenue projections.
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General knowledge of the Business
policies and procedures.
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Comprehensive knowledge of tax
regulatory framework.
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Numerical and analytical reasoning
for translation of business reports and financials.
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Analytical, technical and logical
approach to problem solving
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Excellent interpersonal, oral and
written communication skills
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Strong report writing and
presentation skills
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Self-motivated and quick to take
initiative
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Ability to work as part of a team
General Competencies
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Good leadership and management skills
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Business acumen and entrepreneurial
skills
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Have a global mindset
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Ability to communicate and present
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
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Good planning and organizing skills
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Good negotiation and influencing
skills.
Note: Applicant must be registered, active and practicing
members of their respective professional bodies recognized in Kenya.
Project Accountants
Job brief: We are looking for a qualified accountant to handle prepare, compute, manage, research and analyze all accounting data, in order to provide quantitative information on performance, financial position, solvency, liquidity and cash flows of our business.
Qualifications for Project Accountants Education and Experience:
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Bachelors degree in Accounting,
Finance or relevant field with at least CPA(K).
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Proficient in use of accounting
software and wide exposure to all accounting aspects
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Knowledge of accepted standard
accounting principles and their applications.
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Strong Microsoft office skills (Excel
and Modeling)
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Experience with a real estate
developer
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Good leadership, interpersonal and
management skills.
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High level of integrity, values and
professional ethics.
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You must be well organized, have
excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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At Least 4 years working experience
in busy accounting department.
Skills &
Competencies:
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Good communication and interpersonal
skills
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Good analytical skills
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Ability to work with minimum or no
supervision
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Ability to meet set targets and
timely deadlines
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Flexible to adapt to changing work
conditions and assignment
General accounting requirements
including but not restricted to:
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Providing timely project cost
comparison between actual and budget to management to help in decision
making.
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Maintaining proper accounting records
for income, expenditure, assets and liabilities of the project company.
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Maintaining proper accounting records
for Accounts Payable and dealing with supplier’s statement and general ledger
reconciliation.
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Maintaining proper accounting records
for Accounts Receivable and dealing with customer’s statement and general
ledger reconciliation.
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Preparation of daily, weekly and
monthly reports and projects progress summary.
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Carrying out stock and maintain
proper inventory records
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Keep the management aware of all
financial transactions at all times.
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Work closely with the sales team to
match the financial position with the sales position.
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Any other related duties required by
the Management from time to time
Note: Applicant must be registered, active and practicing
members of their respective professional bodies recognized in Kenya.
Architects
Work activities:
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creating building designs and highly
detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design
(CAD) applications
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liaising with construction
professionals about the feasibility of potential projects
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working around constraining factors
such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget
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working closely with a team of other
professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers,
quantity surveyors and architectural technologists
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applying for planning permission and
advice from governmental new build and legal departments
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writing and presenting reports, proposals,
applications and contracts
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choosing the materials to be used and
specifying the requirements for the project
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adapting plans according to
circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction
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making sure the project is running
according to schedule and budget
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playing a part in project and team
management
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Traveling regularly to building
sites, proposed locations and client meetings.
Key skills:
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Excellent communication skills, both
written and oral
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High levels of creativity,
imagination and vision
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A keen interest in the built
environment and the dedication to see projects to their conclusion
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Willingness to work long hours, under
time and budget pressure
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Excellent design and drafting skills
and proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD)
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Strong mathematical skills
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A keen eye for the detail of specific
tasks, combined with an understanding of how such specifics fit in with the
project as a whole organizational, project management and planning skills, including
the ability to juggle multiple tasks
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An analytical mind with excellent
problem-solving ability
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Leadership skills as well as the
ability to work well within a team of other professionals
Responsibilities
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Control project from start to finish
to ensure high quality, innovative and functional design
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Take the “brief” to identify clients’
needs and put together feasibility reports and design proposals
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Develop ideas keeping in mind
client’s needs, building’s usage and environmental impact
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Produce detailed blueprints and make
any necessary corrections
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Compile project specifications
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Keep within budgets and timelines
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Ensure that all works are carried out
to specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations
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Make on site visits to check on
project status and report on project
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Cooperate and liaise with
construction professionals
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Follow architectural trends and
advancements
Requirements
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Proven working experience as an
architect
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Strong portfolio to prove artistic
skills
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Expert knowledge of building
products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality
standards
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Excellent drawing skills and
familiarity with design software (Adobe Photoshop, Sketch Up, 3d Studio VIZ or
similar)
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Strong imagination and the ability to
think and create in three dimensions
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Visual awareness and an eye for
detail
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Communication and project management
skills
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BS degree in Architecture
Note: Applicant must be registered, active and practicing
members of their respective professional bodies recognized in Kenya.
Construction Clerk of Works
Function of Job: Under the general direction of responsible project manager or designated supervisor, coordinate and monitor all phases of building construction at the work site for Suraya Property.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
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Coordinate, monitor and inspect work
of construction contractor for assigned projects on behalf of Suraya Property.
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Review contract documents,
architectural drawings and specifications in order to maintain familiarity with
assigned projects and insure construction contractor’s full understanding of
documents.
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Review contractor shop drawings and
provide comments on conformance/non-conformance to architect.
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Act as liaison between architect and
contractor.
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Conduct on-site observation and
spot-checks of work in progress.
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Ensure contract compliance by the
contractor, such as conducting tests specified in contract and installing
materials/equipment as specified in contract, and report deficiencies to
project manager, architect and contractor.
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Provide reports on all on-site
matters, including third-party inspections, progress, safety concerns, and
causes for delay.
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Maintain job-site files, documents,
reports and daily log; prepare periodic reports for University/University
System managers and architect as required.
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Attend all job-site meetings as
Suraya Property representative or in conjunction with project manager.
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Receive, record, present for
architect approval, and maintain custody of samples submitted by construction
contract.
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Review requests for progress payments
submitted by construction contractor and forward with recommendations to
architect.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
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Associate’s degree in construction
technology, building science or related field and six years of related
experience in building construction in capacity such as clerk of the works or
project manager, or Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience.
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Ability to read and interpret
architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, codes, and other
material pertinent to construction.
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Working knowledge of building
components and systems.
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Knowledge of construction materials,
means and methods.
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Knowledge of applicable state and
federal building codes, Life Safety and hazardous materials.
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Excellent written and oral
communication skills and ability to establish and maintain professional working
relationships.
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Ability to wear/use personal
protective equipment as needed on construction site.
Additional Desirable Applications:
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Bachelor’s degree in science,
engineering, architecture; or related field.
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Experience in a construction setting.
Note: Applicant must be registered, active and practicing
members of their respective professional bodies recognized in Kenya.
Project Financial Analyst
Key Skills & Competences
The Project Financial Analyst is responsible for the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes of the organization and preparing Bank reports.
Responsibilities
The Project Financial Analyst is responsible for the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes of the organization and preparing Bank reports.
Responsibilities
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Preparing monthly internal financial
statements, including multiple levels of consolidation of the Company’s
entities.
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Preparing monthly internal financial
reports for various levels of management.
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Preparing Joint Venture Financial
Statements to be provided to joint venture partners.
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Monitoring budget-to-actual
performance on a monthly basis and working with management to obtain budget
revisions.
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Compiling the Company’s forecast on a
monthly basis, and analyzing forecast date provided by operations for
reasonableness.
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Preparing quarterly reporting for
bank.
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Compiling the Project Budget, and
analyzing budget data provided by operations for reasonableness.
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Assisting with ad-hoc projects,
presentations for management and others and accounting research.
Academic and Professional
Qualification
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Degree in Quantity Survey
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Masters in Finance, CPA or ACCA
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Registered member of the Institution
of Architectural Association of Kenya or any other construction related
professional body.
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Effective communicator with
individuals at all levels and from various areas within the organization.
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Must be detail – oriented and have
excellent organizational skills.
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Must be focused on continual process
improvement.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and
work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
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Strong proficiency in Windows
environment and MS Office; particularly, Excel, Word and power point.
Note: Applicant must be registered, active and practicing
members of their respective professional bodies recognized in Kenya.
Project Managers
Skills and Competences:
Skills and Competences:
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Team motivator/player who gets things
done in time building positive relationship amongst project team and takes
responsibility for the project, coordinates construction projects input by
others.
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Construction Management,
administration and arrange, conduct project meetings with minutes circulated in
time to members.
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Ability to conceptualize project as a
whole and articulate clients’ needs to the consultants and the team
effectively.
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An effective time manager and record
keeper for the projects information
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Able to develop comprehensive
technical reports to the team and other reports to clients who to develop
comprehensive technical reports to the team and other reports to clients who
have no technical background.
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Ability to develop practical and
realistic construction works program that covers all the participants towards
realizing the project.
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Able to identify the boundaries and
the scope of the proposed project and be able develop a realistic project
construction cost estimates.
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The candidate must able to apply
effective value engineering technique in a project for the benefit of the whole
set up/client.
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The candidate must be able to work
under very minimum supervision, be result driven and work under pressure which
comes with this level of responsibility.
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Monitoring the budget, arranging
commissioning, organizing site handover, occupation, prepare closeout report
assist the property managers in planning the post construction maintenance of
the facility.
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Ability to use IT project management
software.
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Monitoring contractor and
subcontractor to ensure guidelines are maintained.
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Overseeing the accounting, costing
and billing.
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Must have exceptional people skills
and the ability to present ideas and negotiate.
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Must have Analytical skills and
commercial awareness.
Academic and professional
Qualification
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Master Degree in Construction Project
Management or equivalent qualification from an approved institution.
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Registered member of the institution
of Construction and Project Managers of Kenya or any other construction related
professional body but practicing project manager.
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The candidate should have at least 3
year experience in the construction industry as a project manager, for projects
valued from Kshs 450 Million and above completed under them.
Note: Applicant must be registered, active and practicing
members of their respective professional bodies recognized in Kenya.
Construction Managers
Key Skills & Competences
These professionals are responsible for running and managing a construction site – or a large part of it.
These professionals are responsible for running and managing a construction site – or a large part of it.
A construction manager’s role
typically involves;
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Preparing the site and liaising with
other construction professionals such as architects, engineers, buyers,
estimators and surveyors before construction work starts.
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Developing the programme of work and
strategy for making the project happen.
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Planning ahead to prevent problems on
site before they occur, for example, planning the delivery and storage of
equipment and materials.
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Making safety inspections of the site
when works is underway and ensuring regulations relating to health, safety and
the environment (HSE) are adhered to
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Overseeing the running of several
projects.
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Using construction management
software packages to plan smooth work flows.
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Communication with range of people
including the client, subcontractors, suppliers, the public and the workforce.
Qualities
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Must have exceptional people skills.
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Good problem solving skills essential
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Ability to use IT Construction
Management Software
Academic & Professional Qualifications
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Degree in Construction Project
Management or equivalent qualification from an approved institution.
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Registered number of the Industry of
Construction and Project Management in Kenya or any other construction related
……….
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The Candidate should have at least 3
years’ experience in the Construction Industry as a Clerk of Works or Manager
for project valued from Kshs 375 Million and above and completed under them.
Note: Applicant must be registered, active and practicing
members of their respective professional bodies recognized in Kenya.
How to Apply
Send your applications to vacancies@suraya.co.ke
The deadline for submission / expression of interest is 30th November 2015.
Send your applications to vacancies@suraya.co.ke
The deadline for submission / expression of interest is 30th November 2015.