Job Description
Reporting
to the Senior Manager – Foundation Finance, the role holder will be
responsible for planning and overseeing both construction and supplies projects
within Safaricom & Mpesa Foundations, from the initial ideation through to
completion of all Foundations’ construction and non-construction projects and
managing the work of contracted Project Management Consultants. The role holder
will also lead and oversee projects implementation and will work
closely with Engineers and Architects of contracted Project Management
consultants to develop a plan, create a project time frame, distribute
resources, and ensure timely completion of projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist in scoping and costing of projects
for submission to the Board for funding consideration.
- Review and supervise the work and
processes of project management consultants to ensure smooth delivery of
high-quality projects.
- Monitor implementation of all projects to
ensure value for money in all construction projects.
- Monitor implementation of all projects to
ensure delivery of quality projects.
- Lead projects assessment visits with
consultants to scope projects.
- Review and interpret projects design
reports, Bills of Quantities and Tender Evaluation reports submitted by
projects Management Consultants from time to time to ensure transparency,
fairness, completeness, and compliance to set guidelines and policies.
- Monitor and ensure professionals are
engaged in managing implementation of Foundations projects.
- Explore innovation in implementation of
projects to optimize on resources without compromising on projects
quality.
- Guide project teams and committees in
approval of projects and manage project teams in the implementation of
both large- and small-scale initiatives
- Guide the Teams on costing of projects
under the various initiatives to ensure consistency in costing and scope.
- Ensure all Foundations projects are
inspected, and valid documentation for inspections done maintained.
- Track timelines for projects and ensure
valid contract documents, bonds and insurances are in place for all
projects.
- Review contractors’ valuations for all
projects before sharing the same for processing by Finance Team and
explore automation of payment requests.
- Monitor implementation of all projects to
ensure adherence to timelines and quality
- Any other duties that may be allocated
from time to time
- ISO 26000 adherence
- Evaluation of PMs
- Prequalification of contractors and
supplier
- Conduct structural design and analysis
calculations in accordance with relevant codes and standards.
- Collaborate with architects and other
designers to ensure safe and aesthetically fitting designs.
- Resolve structural issues and
professional concerns as they arise.
- Utilize AutoCAD and other drafting
software to produce 2D and 3D structural plans and components as per
project requirements.
- Research and assess new and existing
material technologies for practical applications, strength, durability,
and cost-effectiveness, providing recommendations for project use.
- Review proposed structural engineering
changes from contractors and advise project teams on potential issues.
- Address RFIs and inquiries related to
structural engineering raised by contractors during the project.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s
degree in civil or Structural Engineering, along with registration with
relevant engineering bodies.
- Experience: Minimum
of 7 years of pertinent experience, with a preference for candidates
progressing towards professional registration by the Engineers Board of
Kenya (EBK).
- Software Proficiency: Working
knowledge of relevant structural design software, including but not
limited to AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Prokon.
- Regulatory Compliance: Practical
experience in applying design and detailing codes, encompassing both
British and local regulations.
- On-site Management: Ability
to effectively manage and supervise on-site activities, ensuring project
monitoring and prompt resolution of design-related issues as necessary.
How To Apply