Construction Project Manager Job in Kenya

Position: Construction Project Manager

Job Purpose: Provide overall management direction for large projects and develop new business opportunities. 
 

Duties:

• Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for construction projects;  
• Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contract and quality control provisions; 
• Perform cost estimating and value engineering; oversee all aspects of day-to-day management of construction projects; 
• Monitor and coordinate work performed by field staff and construction firms; ensuring that project operations are in compliance with design specifications and with state policies and regulations, established performance and delivery criteria, and ensuring that client requirements are being met;
• Research and prepare reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies and procedures, and/or other issues.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
 

The successful project manager candidate should have the following qualifications:-

• 5 years experience in a construction, design, finance, architect and management environment.
• Bachelor Degree in design/building/construction/architecture a must
• Knowledge in finance i.e. Diploma in finance/CPA/ACCA an added advantage
• Additional training in project management an added advantage
• Thorough understanding of corporate and construction industry practice, process, standards and their impact on project activities.
• The successful candidate must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance

Skills Requirements

• Strong analytical skills;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to foster and encourage creativity.

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruit@odumont.com  before end of day 20 May 2012. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted