Our client is seeking to recruit for
a Project Manager (building) for the school.
Reporting to the Head of Administration.
Reporting to the Head of Administration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Independent monitoring of all
construction projects and steering external project partners and contractors
including:
·
Formulate project concepts or define
technical solutions – liaising with external specialists where necessary – for
required modernization, extension or other construction measures related to the
building structure or technical equipment.
·
Prepare the relevant documents
including time and budget schedule for the internal school approvals.
·
Conducting the entire tender process
including pre-selection of external contractors and consultants; preparation of
tender documentation or plausibility check of tender documentation (in case of
preparation by third parties); final selecting and contract negotiations.
·
Coordinating of all construction
activities especially the interface with the school operations in particular
the Facility Management as well as ensuring the safety of all people on the
school campus during the construction period.
·
Being single point of contact for
authorities for all construction activities as well as all matters in regard to
the building infrastructure and site as well as technical installations.
·
Conducting regular progress meetings
and quality inspections to ensure that all project objectives – especially set
time lines, agreed cost budgets and the high quality standards defined by the
school are met.
·
Responsible for a regular verbal and
written reporting in accordance to the agreed standard to the Head of
Administration, the construction committee of the Board or the Board itself,
where applicable. Making sure that health and safety regulations are being
respected.
·
Supervising all warranties, following
up elimination of defects and ensuring filing of the complete project
documentation.
·
Coordination of all project related
work processes between cross departmental interfaces.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
·
University degree in civil engineering
or architecture study.
·
At least 5 years’ experience as
project engineer or site manager, preferable in an international setting.
·
Sound project management skills
including conceptional, analyzing, budgeting, scheduling and ensuring high
quality standards.
·
Conversant managing multiple tasks
and problem-solving aptitude.
·
Accountable, responsible and
trustworthy.
·
Excellent project management skills
with demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize.
·
Strong interpersonal skills and good
team player.
·
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills in English. (Foreign language an added advantage).
·
Knowledge of standard MS Office
applications.
Benefits offered: Consultancy
contract on project base.
Duty station: Nairobi.
Application deadline: 15th
March 2019
Commencement date: 1st April 2019
How to apply:
Please email your cover letter and
updated word document CV to recruitment@covenantexecutives.co.ke indicating
clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for. Project Manager
(Building) Post.
NOTE: Consider unsuccessful if not
contacted within 7 days.
Please DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES.
