Internship Opportunities in Kenya - Project Management

Project Management Internship
Job Category: Project Management
Job Type: Internship
Closing Date: January 15th, 2018
Cytonn Real Estate is the development arm of Cytonn Investments with projects under mandate in excess of Kshs 82 billion. The firm seeks to develop quality and aspirational Real Estate projects which encourage community living as we contribute towards bridging the huge housing gap in the market.
We seek to develop institutional grade real estate having a team with extensive and deep experience in real estate development and finance. At Cytonn Real Estate we work to deliver quality and aspirational real estate developments that encourage great community living.
Newtown is an exceptional master planned development within the greater Nairobi Metropolis located in Athi River, Machakos County approximately 10km off Mombasa Road. The development aims to provide a world class city that create traction in the area while improving people’s way of living, work and leisure.
Cytonn Real Estate is seeking highly motivated and self- driven team players to join its Project Management department. The position will afford successful individuals a unique opportunity to participate in the Cytonn Young Leaders Program

Responsibilities

·         Assist in preparation of cash flow projections and financial models for upcoming real estate projects
·         Preparation of overall project schedule & review contractors’ and consultants’ schedules to align them with the master schedule
·         Study project designs & documents to identify areas of value engineering and provide alternative proposals for consideration
·         Assist the Project Management team in coordination of the various consultancy interphases to ensure smooth delivery of project designs
·         Assist in preparation of procurement schedules, complete with specifications and recommended suppliers
·         Identify & document project risks and suggest mitigating measures to eliminate them
·         Assist in conducting real estate market research, to provide senior management with current information regarding construction trends, procurement strategies, site works and other information that may be required
·         Compiling the projects reports and providing the relevant analysis to aid in investment decision making process and to support the real estate functions in the company
·         Provide ongoing support with current projects, proposal reviews and summaries
·         Working closely with the rest real estate team in site supervision and site inspection
·         Maintain and update existing project documentation and Business cases with the end-goal of achieving data quality and accuracy
·         Occasionally assist with preparation of client deliverables and presentations
·         Analysis of financial feasibility of the projects using financial real estate models and tracking of the projects finances and budgets
·         Performing other job-related duties as assigned
·         Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

·         An undergraduate with a minimum qualification of a B+(plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
A graduate level student with a second class upper bachelor’s degree from a reputable University
·         Detail-oriented and highly organized and ability to meet strict deadlines
·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
·         Detail-oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills
·         Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
·         Motivated to learn and take on new challenges
·         An understanding or interest in property markets & trends
·         Availability on a fulltime basis with high levels of energy, enthusiasm and ability to work long hours and under pressure
How to Apply
If you meet the above qualifications, apply through our recruitment portal.