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Title: Construction Project Manager,

Gross Salary:  Very Competitive,

Location: Nairobi

Job Description

Our client is a leading engineering and contracting company specialized in designing and executing electrical works, with the main focus being in the corporate market. They seek to hire a Construction Project Manager to plan and supervise single or multiple high-rise construction project within the same location from start to finish. H/She will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful completion of the project in terms of the cost, quality and HSE


• Collaborate with engineers, architects etc to determine specifications of the project


• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements


• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities


• Determine needed resources i.e. Manpower, Equipment and Materials from start to finish paying attention to budgetary limitations


• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met


• Prepare the overall program of work and monitor it weekly in order to understand the delays and mitigate risks of delays


• Acquire equipment, material and monitor stocks on time


• Hire contractors, other staff and allocate responsibilities


• Supervise the work of the staff and give guidance when needed


• Evaluate progress and prepare a detailed daily / weekly / monthly report


• Adhere to all health and safety standards and report issues


• Ensure that monthly valuations are done on time and also maintain records of abortive works by liaising with the QS


• Responsible for materials and store management by ensuring requisition is done on time and as planned.


• Control the cost and budget of the project


• Responsible for quality assurance and quality control on site


• Chair weekly and monthly meetings


• Coordinate subcontractors’ valuations and arrange weekly/monthly meetings for smooth progress of the project


• Ensure the procurement for major items and subcontracts are in place and ordered as per schedule within the right price


• Work and liaise closely with the QS to ensure that EOT’s are recorded and delays claimed

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent degree.


• A minimum of 8 years experience as a Project Manager


• Proven experience as a Project Manager handling multistorey projects


• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards


• MUST have hands on experience of MS Office / AutoCAD and MS Project


• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills


• Excellent Organizational and time management skills


• Team Player with leadership abilities


• Certification in PMP will be an added advantage


• Strong leadership skills

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