Senior Project Manager
Athena Properties Limited, a leading
real estate development company in East Africa is a subsidiary of Centum
Investment Company PLC. With a vision of becoming Sub-Saharan Africa’s
lifestyle developer of choice, Athena focuses on large scale mixed-use
Developments with the most recent one being the Two Rivers Development.
Duties
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Within the first 10 days, the role
holder expected to clearly understand and contribute to all project development
processes and draw a work-plan to deliver all committed results. He/ she will
be in-charge of responding to on-going project opportunities and constraints to
adhere to plan.
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Within the first 15 days, the role
holder shall review all assigned projects and maintain orderly records and
documentation to allow for real time reporting and accountability to the Athena
management, partners, client and investors. He/she will be in-charge of project
management and supervision.
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Within the first 20 days, the role
holder shall coordinate multiple & complex teams of internal staff and
external consultants including architects, engineers, environmental
consultants, lawyers, surveyors, contractors, tax and finance team
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Within the first month, the role
holder shall continually research and stay on top of industry trends to promote
innovation and seek process and quality improvements. The role holder will be
expected to always expedite due diligence and securing of statutory approvals
for proposed developments.
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The role holder shall coordinate
design team during design and engineering phase to achieve expected results. In
addition, they shall coordinate the construction management team to ensure on
time and on time delivery and attend construction inspection and ensure quality
control.
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The role holder shall manage project
budget. This is inclusive of preparation of budgets and management of change
orders and invoicing. He/ she shall ensure all are approved, contracted and
paid on time to maintain progress.
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The role holder shall Prepare
responses to RFQ’s and RFP’s for projects. He/ she shall solicit and manage
vendor and contractor services for ongoing projects
Requirements
The successful candidate will exhibit
the following competencies;
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Knowledge of design and engineering
process sufficient to management multiple & complex teams during design and
construction phase.
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An exceptional performer with
demonstrated experience with budgeting and management of projects to budget.
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Ability to report project status to
Athena management team, client and investors, always able to gauge if project
is on budget, on schedule and meeting quality expectations
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Excellent understanding of the
construction processes to the extend needed to oversee design and construction
phase from an owner representative stand point
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Excellent written and verbal
communication skills required to communicate to staff, consulting teams,
clients among other project stakeholders
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3-5 years’ experience in relevant
field of real estate development, design or construction having successfully
completed multiple projects.
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Bachelor’s degree in business
management, engineering, architecture, BSC, construction management or related
field.
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Excellent organizational and time
management skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and project at once; detail
oriented
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Flexible with work hours and can
travel when required
How to Apply
To apply,share your CV ONLY to careers@centum.co.ke by the 8th of
January 2018.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Head of Project Management
Athena Properties Limited, a leading
real estate development company in East Africa is a subsidiary of Centum
Investment Company PLC. With a vision of becoming Sub-Saharan Africa’s
lifestyle developer of choice, Athena focuses on large scale mixed-use
Developments with the most recent one being the Two Rivers Development.
The role of the Head of Project Management
will be to ensure assigned projects are completed within budgets and schedules
while meeting client needs, business & investment objectives as stipulated
in the Approved Athena project development manual. The role holder is expected
to provide leadership for the Athena project management function by managing,
coordinating, and organizing staff development within Athena.
Roles
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Within the first one month, the role
holder shall have both formal and informal engagements with the Athena Team and
provide documented output on various touch-points and key insights with action
points. He/she shall oversee the supervision, mentoring, and the development of
junior staff.
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Within the first three months, the
role holder shall manage program of projects and project managers to ensure
successful completion and coordination of all efforts. The role holder shall be
responsible for ensuring that project managers:
1. Manage the project team including
architects, engineers, workplace consultants, construction managers and
administrative support.
2. Develop schedules and budgets for assigned projects.
3. Identify and evaluates alternative solutions to best meet project goals
4. Prepare detailed construction cost estimates and documentation for project funding authorization.
2. Develop schedules and budgets for assigned projects.
3. Identify and evaluates alternative solutions to best meet project goals
4. Prepare detailed construction cost estimates and documentation for project funding authorization.
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Within the three months , the role
holder shall prepare detailed construction programs, project cashflows and
documentation. He/she will be interfacing with the appropriate levels of
management to obtain approval signatures. Explanation of project scope and the
associated costs as required is part of this process.
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The role holder shall manage and
coordinate large and/multiple real estate projects through all phases of
design, approvals and construction. He/ she will monitor progress, provide
financial control and ensure quality of all projects undertaken.
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The role holder shall participate in
or oversee the pre-qualification and bid evaluation process for consultants,
contractors, and other outside vendors and selects vendors. He/ she shall
ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
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The role holder shall meet regularly
with senior management at Centum and with other top executives. He/ she must
work cooperatively with all Centum Business units and manage efforts of other
corporate support functions such as Legal, tax, finance risk and security.
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The role holder shall operate with
significant independence and minimal supervision as the principal project
manager. He/ she shall prepare regular reports on progress, budgets, and
expenditures related to the management of real estate development activities;
and ensure timely and appropriate reporting to the Managing Director
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The role holder shall work
cooperatively with and ensure that projects managers work cooperatively with
the appropriate delivery team and project client to clarify specific needs and
requirements and keeps client up-to-date on project status throughout process.
Requirements
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The successful candidate will exhibit
the following competencies;
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Tangible experience with ground up
new construction preferred.
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An exceptional performer with a track
record of exhibiting initiative and a strong desire to achieve results
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An innovative and creative individual
with the ability to think outside the norm to achieve exceptional outcomes in
the face of competition
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Excellent understanding of project
management within the real estate industry and has entrepreneurial and creative
approaches to problem-solving
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Demonstrated ability to manage staff
and a strong understanding of the entire corporate real estate function from
research to planning to information management is required
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Personable individual and excellent
communicator who can build close and effective working relationships with all
stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and motivate teams of
people.
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An effective and ethical leader with
the maturity to deal with sensitive issues
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Direct management of large, complex
real estate projects with responsibility for site analysis, permitting and
approvals, budget control, estimating, design and construction coordination,
and project scheduling.
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At least 10 years’ experience in
relevant field of real estate development, design or construction having
successfully completed multiple projects.
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Bachelor’s degree in business
management, engineering, architecture, BSC, construction management or related
field.
How to Apply
To apply, share your CV ONLY to careers@centum.co.ke by
the 8th of January 2018.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
