Construction Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

A leading real estate company involved in Construction, Project Management, Project design, planning and development, Letting and Property Management is looking to fill the position of a Construction Manager. 

The Construction Manager will be based in Nairobi and will report to the Managing Director and liaise with other Directors and Heads of Departments. 

The position is of a temporary nature for a period of 6 months with possibility of extension or confirmation.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive project implementation programs
• Prepare the schedule of resources both human and material required to realize the implementation program
• Oversee the implementation of the above programs
• Ensure projects are managed within the approved financial budgets
• Interpret the project drawings/plans and contract terms to various publics within and outside the organization.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine the cost-effectiveness of plans.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting, electrical, plumbing etc.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Take remedial action to deal with project delays.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper remedial action is taken.
• Generation of monthly reports

Minimum Requirements

• Bsc. Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• 3 – 4 years’ experience in a similar position with a reputable organization   
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems by analyzing information and evaluating results
• Ability to review large quantities of information, monitor processes, materials, and surroundings
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work by developing specific goals and plans.

Salary budget: Kshs. 100,000 – 150, 000 Gross

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 30th Jan 2013. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.