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Project Assistant – Mortgage Finance
Job Summary: Reporting to the Project Manager, the jobholder will be required to participate as part of a team in reviewing and supporting the business in processing of construction finance applications and maintenance of relationships with clients during project implementation in line with the banks business objectives
Main Duties
The key responsibilities will among others include:
The key responsibilities will among others include:
- Conducting pre-appraisal reviews and
communicating the findings to the Business Development Manager and the
various business units.
- Reviewing submitted project documentation that
includes but not limited to titles, approved architectural drawings,
structural drawings, Nema approvals/ licenses and advising on compliance
to various statutory regulations.
- 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
value of previous works undertaken and giving advice on the
capability of the appointed team in undertaking earmarked
developments.
- Maintaining system based ticklers for renewal
of relevant project documentation such as performance bonds, contractors
all risk insurance cover.
- Conducting initial technical analysis on
projects that includes scrutinizing the bill of quantities and the
approved plans with a view to advice on whether the proposed
costings are in line with the current market cost estimates and adequacy of
funding sought from the bank.
- In liaison with the project implementation
teams, designing draw down schedules tailored to project
implementation
- Reviewing submitted interim valuations and
architects certificates and ensuring drawdowns are done as per progression
of works.
- Ensuring the terms and conditions of the offer
letter are adhered to during project implementation cycle.
- Monitoring the financial and 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 the construction loan portfolio.
Job Specification
The incumbent will be required to possess the following attributes / skills:
The incumbent will be required to possess the following attributes / skills:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in Building Economics
(quantity surveying), construction management, Building Technology and any
other relevant qualification within build environment.
- Prior experience in a construction firm will
be an added advantage
- Good knowledge and experience in project
appraisal preferably in a banking environment
- Computer literacy is mandatory
- Time management and personal organisation
- PC skill in Microsoft office, excel and word
packages or equivalent
Project Manager – Mortgage Finance
Job Summary: Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the jobholder will be required to support delivery of the construction product by offering the relevant technical and administrative support.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the jobholder will be required to support delivery of the construction product by offering the relevant technical and administrative support.
Main Duties
The key responsibilities will among others include:
The key responsibilities will among others include:
- Reviewing high value projects in property development
suitable for financing, bearing in mind risk/return parameters set by the
bank.
- Providing guidance for purposes of
re-packaging construction cases from the various business units in
order to meet banks requirements
- Undertaking technical analysis/reviews on
construction projects with a view to ensure compliance with the bank,
relevant statutory and legislative requirements.
- Liaising with external project managers and
ensuring timely receipt of project progress reports.
- Reviewing project progress reports with a view
to advice management on potential problem areas and implications.
- Ensuring completeness of project documentation
as per approval conditions before initiating disbursements.
- Liaising with the various bodies within the
built and design industry with a view to build and update a database for
qualified professionals in construction industry.
- Advising management of various legislative
/statutory changes within the build and design industry and impact on
business.
- Offering guidance to the project
officers/assistants , while rendering technical support to the business
units in evaluation of construction related applications
- Participating in the approval process as
a member of the departmental credit committee
- Participating in site inspections, review
missions, and generate the necessary site reports.
- Providing technical support to the
various business units and Credit Analysis teams in evaluation
of construction related applications
- Undertaking any other duty that may be
assigned within the bank relevant to the area of expertise.
Job Specification
The incumbent will be required to possess the following attributes / skills and qualifications.
The incumbent will be required to possess the following attributes / skills and qualifications.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in either
construction management, Land/Building Economics (Quantity surveying),
Building Technology, Construction Management and any other relevant
qualification within built environment
- A Master’s degree in any of the above
disciplines will be an added advantage.
- At least 3 years’ of demonstrable experience
in a project management firm/ construction firm/Quantity surveying firm.
- Good knowledge and experience in project
appraisal preferably in a banking environment
- Computer literacy is mandatory
- Time management and personal organization
- PC skill in Microsoft office, excel and word
packages or equivalent
Interested candidates meeting the
above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum
vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current
remuneration to the address shown here below by 27th August 2014.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
The Director – Human Resources Division
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
The Director – Human Resources Division
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi
