Property Reality Company Project Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Project Manager
 

Department: Production 
 

Reports to: General Manager
 

Liaises with (Departments): Sales & Marketing, Finance, HR & Administration 

Job Summary: The holder of this position shall be responsible for managing all aspects of land development projects to achieve quality, timing and budget specifications.  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage feasibility studies for new projects. Research and compile information for presentation to the MD;
• Manage project budget, schedule and cash flow in accordance with goals;
• Coordinate with municipalities/counties and other government agencies from entitlement to final acceptance;
• Review design documents, site plans, improvement plans for project coordination and accuracy;
• Oversee all aspects of selecting development team, building design, permitting and construction;
• Assess the physical condition of real estate assets, evaluate current/long term financial health, develop financial projections and made recommendations to the MD;
• Manage project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking of team expenses and minimizing exposure and risk in the project;
• Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed;
• Track all spending and ensure that projects are completed within budget and on schedule;
• Anticipate critical issues, potential problems, risks and present to the MD
• Participate in the development of the annual operational plan, budgets, targets and performance outcomes;
• Participate in the annual review of the company’s strategic plan;
• Check availability and location of all utilities, including sanitary sewer, water, and electricity;
• Check the cost involved in gaining access to these utilities as well as any development impact fees;
• Ensure that construction activities or subdivisions move according to pre- determined schedule;
• Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the surveyors, architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and laborers;
• Devise the project work plans and make revisions as and when need arises;
• Ensure optimum utilization of resources- labor, materials and equipment, and ensuring their procurement at most cost-effective terms;
• Development of effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among the various participants.

Key Result Areas

• Strong understanding of structural projects and design, construction documents, and construction processes.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize assignments and tasks that may be assigned
• Comprehensive  weekly  reporting to management
• Good time management and work plan
• Ability to multitask.

Qualification and competences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Quantity Survey;
• Four (4) years’ experience in project management with extensive knowledge of mix-use building systems, including design issues, alternative construction materials and methods.
• Thorough knowledge of legal issues and safety standards in real estate industry;
• Effective time management and logical decision making ability;
• Strong focus on quality of all materials and operations;
• Ability to plan, organizes, coordinate, motivate, lead and boost morale of the teams;
• Optimum utilization of all resources;
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

eMail: recruitment@propertyreality.co.ke

Building Electricians, Pipe Fitters and Plumbers Jobs in Qatar

A company in Qatar need Building Electricians, Pipe Fitters andPlumbers

Experience: 6 months and above

Company Offers
 

1. Free food. Extra overtime is applicable, subject to the nature and duration of their work.
 

2. All are provided with accommodation (sharing) + free electricity & water and transportation to & from the sites.
 

3. Medical Health card will be provided.
 

4. Company will provide free ticket to the point of origin to them, only after the successful completion of 2 years’ service with the company. 
 

5. Visas will be processed within a short span of time, and so the candidates should be available immediately.

Salary Qr1000/+ service charge.
 

NB: if the candidates have past experience working in gulf or UAE the above salary structure will be revised at the time of interview.

Email: info@silvergatecareers.com 

Construction Company Site Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya

A well established Design and Construction company with projects in various parts of the country seeks to recruit a qualified Site Manager based in Mombasa. 

He/She will form part of an existing team in providing the following:

• You will be the overall leader of the site team thus will undertake all execution, supervision and leadership of the project team.
• Briefing the head office on the projects progress and key material and resource requirements
• Managing day to day operations and administrative issues relating to the project
• Interpretation of architectural, structural, civil and electro-mechanical drawings and sketches.
• General project management and site supervision including time and quality control
• Ensuring health,  security and safety of site staff as well as security  materials and other resources
• Supervising the various component leads/ supervisors to ensure that each of them is on top of the issues and no part of the project suffers lags
• Overseeing the various components of the project to ensure concurrent project progression
• Liaising with the client representatives at every stage of the project and briefing them on milestone issues

Qualifications/Competencies

• A Diploma or HND in  Mechanical/Civil/ Electrical Engineering fields
• 10 years’ experience in site operations within  technical  projects
• Hands on project experience and ability to multitask
• Demonstrated team leadership a good motivator
• Ability to remain focused in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic team
• A good communicator and good delegator
• A self-motivated individual able to work with minimal or no supervision.

Applications and CV indicating Current and Expected Salary, should be submitted preferably via email to: 

vacancyddbl@gmail.com 

or P.O. Box 16491 – 00100 Nairobi, on or before 24th July, 2013.
 

About Us
 

DDBL was founded in May 2002 and is the pioneer provider of design and build services in Kenya. 

Our service is known for excellence. 

We have been quite successful in turn key projects offering Architectural services, Building construction, Road Construction, Water & Sanitation, Electrical & Power and civil works.

Business Development Manager, Bank Branch Managers, and Electrical Sales Representative Jobs in Kenya

Business Development Manager

 
The Person

• Degree in I.T.
• At least 3-4 years’ experience Business Development
• Sales in both software and Hardware is very key\
• Outgoing and self driven
• Excellent leadership, motivational, organizational, and inter personal skills;
• Excellent networking skills and a sound knowledge of the Business Development environment;
• Hardworking, self-driven individual with a passion for performance, team play and achievement in a competitive environment.

Deadline  21/6/2013

To Apply profile yourself through  http://goo.gl/OlkV5  And Send your Updated CV to kevin.osore@careerdirections.co.ke

Bank Branch Managers 

2 Positions- Re-Advertised

The Role

• Reporting to the Head, Retail Banking, your main responsibilities will involve:
• Formulation, development and implementation of the branch business plans, targets and strategy while continuously reviewing performance against set targets to ensure the branch remains on course;
• Ensure that Branch targets on creation of quality risk assets and deposit mobilization are met and surpassed through effective relationship management and supervision of Branch staff;
• Continuously identifying and developing new and profitable businesses and sales volumes for all bank products at the branch while ensuring active cross-selling of all bank products;
• Build and deepen relationships with existing and new clients to achieve an increase in share of wallet and revenues;
• Managing relationships by driving the Customer Service effort in order to protect the Bank’s exposure while maximizing returns in a manner consistent with the business strategy;
• Continuously analyzing revenue streams from the various Business Development functions while spearheading all direct selling activities of the branch;
• Providing over-sight for the co-ordination and management of all business aspects of the branch involving sales and marketing, customer service, human resources, finance and all key operational issues.

The Person

• Graduate in a business related field or science degree where analytical skills are required. Masters degree will be an added advantage;
• Professional certification in Marketing or a related discipline;
• At least five years cognate experience with a leading bank coupled with thorough knowledge of driving Retail Sales;
• Excellent leadership, motivational, organizational, and inter personal skills;
• Excellent networking skills and a sound knowledge of the banking environment;
• Hardworking, self-driven individual with a passion for performance, team play and achievement in a competitive environment. You must also possess a proven track record in Branch Management.

Deadline  21/6/2013

To Apply profile yourself through  http://goo.gl/OlkV5  And Send your Updated CV to kevin.osore@careerdirections.co.ke

Electrical Sales Representative
 

The Person

• Diploma or Degree in any filed preferably Electrical.
• At least 2 years cognate experience Electrical and electronics Sales;
• Excellent leadership, motivational, organizational, and inter personal skills;
• Excellent networking skills and a sound knowledge of the electrical and electronics environment;
• Hardworking, self-driven individual with a passion for performance, team play and achievement in a competitive environment.

Deadline  21/6/2013

To Apply profile yourself through  http://goo.gl/OlkV5  And Send your Updated CV to kevin.osore@careerdirections.co.ke

Construction Supervision Works Engineering Jobs in Kenya

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Employment Type: Full - Time

A leading Consulting Engineering Firm wishes to hire experienced staff for Construction Supervision Works for the following positions

Resident Engineer

• Minimum B.Sc. Civil Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 15 years practical post qualification experience.
• Must have extensive broad experience in Highway Design Works Contract Administration, evaluation of contractor’s claims for at least 10 years
• Must have served as a Resident Engineer on at least one Highway construction contract of comparable magnitude
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract procedure is mandatory
• Previous experience on roads project in East Africa will be an added advantage
• Nationality: preferably Kenyan
• Must be registered with ERB Kenya or equivalent such as Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK)
• Those with Masters Degree in the same field will have an added advantage

Deputy Resident Engineer/Measurement Engineer

• Minimum B.Sc. Civil Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 10 years practical post qualification experience in road projects.
• Must have previous relevant experience of at least 8 years as a Measurement Engineer or Resident Engineer gained on large highway construction contracts with particular experience in Highway Design, estimation of quantities, writing specifications and contract administration, and measurement of works.
• Must be familiar with the latest highway design computer applications.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract procedure is mandatory
• Nationality: preferably Kenyan
• Must be registered with ERB Kenya or equivalent such as Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK)
• Those with Masters Degree in the same field will have an added advantage

Materials Engineer

• Minimum B.Sc. Civil Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of 10 years practical post qualification experience in road projects.
• Must have 8 years relevant experience in soils and materials sampling and testing for large road construction contracts.
• Experience in bituminous materials testing and quality control is mandatory
• Experience with analytical pavement evaluation methods is desirable.
• Previous experience on road projects in East Africa will be an advantage
• Nationality: preferably Kenyan
• Must be registered with ERB Kenya or equivalent such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK)
• Those with Masters Degree in the same field will have an added advantage

Interested persons should apply through the below address, on or before 19th June 2013 attaching copies of academic and professional registration certificates.

Human Resources Manager
P.O. Box 21997- 00100 Nairobi
Email: bizzrecruitment@gmail.com

Lee Construction Site Agent Job in Kenya

Lee Construction is a well established construction company with Projects in various parts of the country and wishes to recruit a qualified engineer for the position of Site Agent.

The successful candidate, based in Project Sites, will work in liaison with the Technical team with respect to the Site projects to ensure proper implementation of project related activities and programmes.
 

Main Purpose of the Job

Field of Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility of the project;
• To manage the site and coordinate activities in the site so as to successfully complete the project on time and hand it over to the client.
• Overall supervision of workers, equipment and materials in the building site.
• Site Supervision by ensuring work is done as per requirements and the personnel do the right jobs;
• Ensure equipment and construction materials are in line with what is needed;
• Ensure that production is in line with methodology and standard laid down;
• Acts as the contact person between contractors and the clients’ site representatives i.e resident engineers etc;
• Responsible for the preparation of the programme of works and necessary approvals in line with this;
• Plan daily activities for site workers based on the interpretation of the programme of works;
• Consult with the resident engineer on necessary changes in design as they arise;
• Communicate feedback from the Resident Engineers, Consultant and other project inspectors to Management and implements where necessary;
• Prepares weekly budgets for site and requisitions for materials and equipment required from Head office based on importance and urgency or as per program of works;
• Responsible for overall health and safety on the site;
• Oversee and enforce progress of the project;
• Prepares and presents monthly progress reports ;
• Represent Lee Construction in site and technical meetings;
• Interacts with community on behalf of Lee Construction;
• Overall supervision of all site staff and operations;
• Organises training for site employees; and
• Make the necessary decisions needed in the project within the Project Scope (Any matters outside the project scope should be to approval of the Managing Director).

Requirements

• B.Sc. Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Environmental or equivalent).
• Registered as a full professional Engineer with relevant technical professional body.
• At least ten years relevant experience with at least 5 years served in a senior position
• Computer skills – MS Office, AutoCAD etc.
• Registered Engineer preferred.

Application Process:
 

Send your application letter and a detailed CV INDICATING current and expected salary to jobs@leeconstruction.co.ke by Friday COB on 24th May 2013.

Applications without the minimum requirements will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates with be communicated to.

One Acre Fund Construction Manager Job in Bungoma Kenya (Kshs 20K - 30K)

Construction Manager

 Industry: Nonprofit
 

Function: Management
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Location: Western Kenya
 

Commitment: Long Term Career Position
 

Salary: 20-30,000 Ksh/month (based on performance)

Organization Description
 

One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. 

One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. 

We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. 

Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly. 

In five years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1000 full-time field staff.

Job Description
 

One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sublocations and districts we work in each year. 

We are seeking individuals to manage the various complex Construction and Maintenance functions of the organization – including large scale residential construction projects. 

You will be in charge of maintaining our current sites to the highest level using your carefully crafted team of professionals (electricians, plumbers) and making upgrades as necessary.

Primary Duties of Construction Manager

• Manage new and ongoing construction projects.
• Labor Management (Strict and Firm) - Directly supervise all contractors and tradesmen on all
• project job sites under his direction
• Work to strict deadlines
• Site Maintenance - Ensure proper maintenance of all sites including following weekly and
• monthly checklist systems.
• Manage regular maintenance staff.
• Quality Control – Ensure projects are of the highest possible quality.
• Create tight and honest budgets.
• Updating budgets and schedules weekly. Recording actual costs.
• Creating project schedules/work plans
• Improve upon and develop new tracking tools, task management, and ways to reduce cost whilst
• improving quality of construction and maintenance.
• Weekly Project Update Meeting with Supervisor.
• Manage the grounds keeping staff

Miscellaneous: Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in developing its staff. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular performance reviews.

Qualifications
 

We are seeking exceptional professionals with 1-2 years of work experience in construction management, engineering or architecture with great leadership skills. 

We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive, organized and committed. 

Please only apply if you fit these criteria:

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Required:

• A Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building and Construction, Architecture or other relevant field from recognized college and universities.
• High energy and willingness to progress in your career.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in construction or engineering.
• Experience with regard to designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on construction and maintenance projects.
• Master of generally accepted construction techniques.
• High attention to detail with regards to quality
• Extremely organized - ability to multitask and work on several projects simultaneously according to priority level
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Hard working (willing to put in time outside of normal working hours)
• Creative problem solver
• Independent and motivated
• High level of professionalism
• Excellent communication
• Knowledge of grounds keeping and landscaping preferred
• Proficiency in computing, data, budgets and IT.
• Fluency in English essential
• Must be based in Bungoma, Kenya or willing to travel/relocate.

Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by May 30th 2013
 

Compensation: Salary range of 20,000/- to 30,000/- with Performance Based Incentives
 

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply
 

Email

• Cover letter (essential)
• Resume(essential)
• Project portfolio of any recent projects you have managed and completed. 

Include any pictures,bugdets and work plans (highly desirable) to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Construction Manager + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations.

Flooring and Interiors Project Manager Job in Kenya

Our client is a provider of Interior Design solutions specifically; partitioning, windows solutions, floor systems, furniture solutions and ceiling work. 

The client is looking for a Project Manager who has worked in Interior Design or Construction industry.

Job Purpose: The Project Manager will supervise administration, project management.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the clients from inception to completion
• Oversee the design and construction of the projects of the clients
• Manage project resource allocation;
• Track and report on project deliverables/milestones and provide project tracking reports;
• Delegate and oversee sections of a project with other design team members to meet deadlines;
• Maintain accurate project records of accountable time, billable percentages, project status, and scheduling timeline;
• Handle project accounting coordination;
• Monitor project creep, and work towards minimization and management of delays;
• Effectively manage project scope by ensuring any changes to scope are documented and approved.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Construction;
• 5 years’ relevant work experience
• Have a good understanding of graphics
• Experience in Management and have the ability to achieve results through others
• Have hands on experience and be able to multitask
• Strong planning and organising skills including a thorough and methodical approach and ability to prioritise

Experience

• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and with short time lines, schedule and prioritize projects
• Be a team player who is a problem solver, enthusiastic, highly motivated
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Have good communication skills with regard to written, drawn and verbal and presentation skills.
• Be goals and results oriented.

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to corporatejobskenya@gmail.com, indicating the title (Project Manager Interior Design) on the subject line.

Project Manager Job in Naivasha Kenya (construction)

Project Manager
 

Role
 

The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating the activities of consultants and contractors in a large mixed project in Naivasha involving both infrastructure and buildings. 

He will be deployed as the Principal Project Officer to be based on site and head office. He will report to the Managing Director for day-to-day matters and give periodic reports to the Board of the Company. 

The Project Manager will be employed on an initial contract of TWO years which will be renewed for a further period of TWO years upon a satisfactory report of performance.
 

Responsibilities
 

1. To track and report on the implementation plan for the project by various Contractors
 

2. To establish and run the Site-based Project Management office
 

3. Develop and implement project communication and reporting strategy and plans including communication formats and templates.
 

4. Effectively and constantly communicate project expectations to the Contractors
 

5. Report on Construction progress on an ongoing basis to the Board of Directors of the Company.
 

6. Brief the Managing Director on all matters relating to the project on a frequent and regular basis
 

7. Establish and present to the Board annual budgets for running the Project Management Office.
 

8. Report to the Board on needs for additional staff and make appropriate requisitions for recruitments if necessary during the project cycle.
 

9. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
 

10. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
 

11. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
 

12. Identify and promote to the Contractors project dependencies and critical paths.
 

13. Plan, schedule and promote project timelines and milestones to the Contractors using appropriate tools.
 

14. Track project milestones and deliverables and negotiate with the Contractors appropriate strategies for their achievement .
 

15. Develop and present progress and status reports.
 

16. Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
 

17. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
 

18. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work and roles.
 

19. Conduct activity post-mortems and create a recommendations in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
 

20. Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management and promote them to the Contractors and the Board.

Qualification Requirements

1. A University degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Architecture or Civil Engineering
 

2. Post-graduate qualifications at Masters degree level or Qualifications and Certification as a Project Manager from a recognised body.
 

3. A minimum of 5 years direct work experience in a project management capacity including for a multi-billion project, including all aspects of project process development and execution.
 

4. Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project and Primavera
 

5. Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
 

6. Technically competent with various reporting software programs, such as Microsoft word and excel.
 

7. Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
 

8. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analysis and reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
 

9. Flexible during times of change.
 

10. Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
 

11. Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
 

12. Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including the Board, contractors, and other stakeholders.
 

13. Ability to defuse tension among project teams, should it arise.
 

14. Strong written and oral communication skills.
 

15. Strong interpersonal skills.
 

16. Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
 

17. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
 

18. Ability to competently participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
 

Send CV to info@longonotgate.co.ke
 

Closing date: 29th June, 2012 – 12 noon.

Site Agent Job in Kenya

We are a construction company involved in Building & Civil works and Real Estate and with operations in Kenya, South Sudan and looking to grow into Rwanda.

We are looking for Site Agents who will be responsible for the day to day management of their projects on site.

For you to be shortlisted for this position you should meet the following requirements:-

• Must be at least 33 years of age.
• Must have a minimum Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering or construction related discipline
• A HND or BSc in Civil Engineering or any related field will be an added advantage.
• Be proficient in computer applications MS Excel/MS Word
• Have a minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience in supervisory position majorly in building & civil works.
• Must have supervised high rise buildings.
• You will have an added advantage if you have previously worked in South Sudan
• You must be able to work and deliver under pressure
• You must have excellent interpersonal skills

If you fit this bill, kindly send your cover letter and updated curriculum vitae telling us why you think you are best suited for this post and state you’re current and expected gross to projects.recruit@gmail.com by 25th April 2012

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted