Job Title: Construction Manager
Hiring Organization: Corporate
Staffing
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/14/2024
Key Responsibilities
Turnkey
Construction Management.
- Lead
and manage all building construction work.
- Together
with the Project Managers, provide onsite leadership for building the
structures for our customers according to drawings and construction
standards.
- Ensure
quality workmanship.
- The
Manager and Project Managers will be the primary points of contact with
the customer during the construction.
Provide
Work Plans.
- Provide
weekly status reports on each project and certificates of completion at
the end of each project.
Logistics.
- With
the Project Managers, coordinate all logistics pertaining to construction
including getting equipment, blocks or block-making, materials for
jobsite, etc., including sites outside of Kenya.
Strategic
Initiatives.
- Provide
leadership for strategic purchasing initiatives, innovative adjacent
technologies, methods improvements.
- Continuous
improvement in our construction process and package.
- Continuous
improvement in our cost position and value proposition.
- Will
provide leadership for expansion beyond Kenya and supporting Customers
with a regional footprint.
Methods,
Design and Engineering.
- Responsible
for the technical incorporation of ICF blocks into East Africa
construction.
- Primary
point of contact for architectural and structural engineering
consultants.
- Ensure
proper certification for our products (e.g. KEBS) and compliance with all
Codes, standards, agencies and permits.
- Responsible
for developing and creating the technical specifications for our products.
Responsible for the Construction Guide and developing methods for building
with ICF blocks into construction.
- Ensure
that the blocks are used most effectively and to their greatest advantage.
Project
Design, Costs and Estimates.
- Review
and validate customer drawings.
- Lead
ICF design & development through Architects, Engineers and in-house
capability.
- Lead
the QS in developing accurate BQ’s and cost estimates for each
project.
- Liaison
between Sales and Construction.
Construction
Partners.
- This
position will identify, certify and utilize subcontractors, site
supervisors and in coordination with Sales – licensed builders, in the
execution of the overall workload. A network of Licensed
- Builders
will be developed in coordination with Sales and managed by the
- Construction
Manager. Some projects will be subcontracted; in other cases,
subcontractors may be utilized for the finishing work (skilled trades such
as plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, interior finishes, etc. which may be
required from time-to-time.
Management
- Internal.
This position will manage the Senior Project Manager, the QS and the
Structural Engineer.
- Will
have overall responsibility for our Regional Hubs (Regional PM/Regional
Tech Assistants)
Customer
Experience.
- Responsible
for quality of workmanship, timeliness of start and completion and
adherence to schedule.
- Liaison
with the Customer to ensure their satisfaction.
Skills
& Qualifications
- University
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or similar degree relevant
to the Position
- At least 10
years of experience in industry, including mechanical skills.
- Experience
in the affordable housing sector and social enterprise is a plus.
- Ability
to travel. The Position is located within Kenya so in-country travel is
required. In addition there will be some international travel primarily
within Africa.
- Construction
skill, experience, education and technical aptitude sufficient to become
expert in ICF technology and applications.
- Strong
problem-solving skills and finding creative solutions.
- Leadership.
Ability to lead others, manage projects and achieve results.
- Engineering
skill. Advanced understanding of engineering concepts in construction,
ability to work with Design and Engineering service providers.
- Entrepreneurial
mind-set. Comfortable working in a start-up environment, that requires
some degree of self-initiative and direction.
- Construction
and Affordable Housing. Understanding of the affordable housing sector,
both rural and urban, in Kenya.
- Solid
communication skills. Proficient English and local languages, computer
skills, ability to write and to create documents.
- Driver’s
License Class ABC for driving the Company truck
- Ability
to communicate effectively at all levels and audiences.
- Male candidates
are encouraged to apply
How to
Apply
If you
are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience;
please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Construction Manager) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 20th May 2024