Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Head Of Projects Job in Kenya

Job Title : Head Of Projects

Reporting : Managing Director

Supervises : Site Supervisors and Maintenance Officer

(Minimum of seven (4) years’ experience with proven track record)

Position Overview

Our client is in the Air Conditioning business. 
The holder of the position is to ensure all projects and maintenances are well planned for and executed

He or she will be answerable to the Managing Director on the on goings of the activities of these two key areas

Job Responsibilities
  • To supervise, distribute & monitor progress of all new & ongoing projects by project supervisors. Attending to project Issues and escalated complains on behalf of management in liaison with the MD.
  • Designing of AC systems as the client request and advising where necessary.
  • Formulation and preparation of project Gantt programs for resource allocation and guide for the project execution.
  • Attending to technical issues and offering technical support to the project team. Oversee /hand over project inclusive of the documentation involved to the client on completion of project.
  • Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety programs to uphold high standards of safety for all maintenance technicians.
  • Allocation of duties to project technicians, advising on the training needs of the technicians in liaison with the human resource officer and ensuring that all technicians are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures and time management.
  • Appraisal of the project supervisors in liaison with the human resources officer
  • Undertake any other duty as assigned by management.
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications Required
  • Degree level education or equivalent with experience of people management.
  • Technical certifications: Engineering would have an added advantage.
  • Must have studied Project Management from a reputable Institution
Essential Skills and Experience
  • Leadership
  • A planner
  • Disciplined
  • Must have a lot of integrity
Work Conditions
  • The holder may be required to work extra hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects.
  • Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
  • Some travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/management.
Disclaimer Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements stated above need not apply.

Only candidates fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed and updated CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to:philip@dafinaconsultants.com

On the Subject line clearly indicate “HEAD OF PROJECTS”. Deadline for application is 30TH May 2013.