Vacant Position: Project Manager
Region: Nairobi,
Kenya
Industry: Safety
& Security
Our
client, a leading premier pan-African systems integrator providing specialized
services within the life safety and security industry in Kenya is urgently
recruiting for a Project Manager.
He/she
will be responsible for providing technical direction, keeping management
informed of budgets, and ensuring the projects are completed on time and within
budget.
Key
Responsibilities:
Management
· Coordinate
people and resources to achieve design and production deadlines, including
procurement of materials and sub-contracted services
· Take
responsibility for project management of engineering projects as required
· Ensure
standard operating procedures and project guidelines are in place
· Task allocation and performance evaluation of team members
· Project
scheduling and resource management
· Plan,
budget, and report on project status, present, monthly, and annual reports to
senior management
· Meet
with client teams and gather requirements, conduct regular team meetings, and
track project progress
· Interview
candidates and hire resources, where needed or applicable
· Estimate
project budgets, coordinate with the finance department for funds, and plan for
purchasing equipment and hardware in a cost-effective way
· Provide
an efficient working atmosphere to project teams and ensure objectives are met
within the stipulated time
Technical
· Must
ensure teams follow the correct procedures, policies, and documentation
requirements across the project phase
· Able to
guide the team through the development, testing, and implementation stages and
review the completed work effectively
· Provide
direction and technical expertise in design, development, and systems
integration
· Able to
make quick decisions and solve technical problems to provide an efficient
environment for project implementation
· Identify
resource and equipment requirements, efficient capacity planning, and
management software and hardware availability
· Must
provide technical training to teams when required and serve as a technical
mentor to team members
· Responsible,
through a combination of in-house design, for technical oversight and
coordination of staff & suppliers, as well as the effective and efficient
delivery of equipment
· Develop
and manage the technical practice and standards of the company
· Manage
the development of technical strategies, documents, contracts, processes, and
specifications to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency in all technical
engineering activities.
· Manage
the preparation, review, and approval of feasibility studies, designs, costing,
and technical contract terms & conditions with the sales team and
management
· Overall
responsible for establishing and introducing appropriate engineering standards
and processes from point of sale to completion and sign-off of installations.
· Arrange
the production of high-quality documentation (fabrication drawings and
specifications, performance specifications and user guides) to accompany
equipment installed by the company, and which is appropriate to the intended
end user
· Ensure
that design and specifications are met, and processes are observed and applied
effectively.
· Identify
and assessing the value and capability of new or additional technologies.
· Develop
technical capability within the team
· Identify,
provide and facilitate solutions to engineering and technical problems
· Lead,
motivate and manage staff within the project (operations + technical department
· Provide
management with direct reports; including setting and monitoring of personal
objectives, mentor and coach, monitor staff performance, and conducting regular
performance reviews
· Ensure
that the working time of all engineering resource is undertaken effectively and
fairly
· Lead
engineering planning, coordination, and review meetings
· Establish
systems and communications from sales and operations teams to enable planning
and scheduling of engineering works
· Ensure
client feedback is effectively communicated internally, with particular regard
to requirements.
Commercial
· Assess
and approve suppliers, fabricators, equipment, and third-party providers
· Review,
recommend and approve contracts and cost estimates within delegated authority
· Adopt a
client facing role from responding to client queries, to solving engineering
disputes
· Work
with the business development manager to evaluate technical elements of new and
potential business offerings
· Proactively
contribute to the preparation and implementation of the business plan,
including securing Board approval
· Support
the Director in reviewing performance data including financial, sales and
activity reports to monitor and measure productivity and profitability
· Assess
the feasibility, viability, risk and business potential of proposed technical
innovations or proposed collaborations with other organizations
· Provide
engineering support to the sales team
Health,
Safety & Quality
· Ensuring
Health and Safety documentation is in place in line with the recommended
regulations.
· Ensure
that all engineering work is designed, procured and delivered in a safe,
managed and lawful manner, compliant with all relevant legislation.
· Fully
support and comply with company HSQE policies
Key
Competencies & Qualifications
· Bachelor’s
Degree in Engineering or Project Management
· 5+
years working experience in Project Management (preferably with experience in
automation for smarter building solutions)
· MUST
have Diploma in Project Management
· Experience
in smart building solution world
· Exceptional
written and verbal communication skills
· Must be
a strategic thinker and have strong negotiation skills
· Possess
a collaborative mindset and work well as part of a team
· Superior
time management abilities and capable of meeting deadlines
· Excellent
organizational skills and ability to multitask
· Must
have up to date industry trends as well as laws and regulations
· Ability
to build strong relationships with clients and industry contacts
How to
Apply
If
you’re up to the challenge, kindly send your CV and cover letter only to
recruitment@linkarkconsultants.com before the closing of business on 20th
January 2023.
Clearly
indicate the position applied for and the expected salary in the subject line.
