Project Engineer and Project Manager

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting for a Project Engineer for one of its clients in the engineering sector

Description

Reporting to the Projects Manager, the incumbent shall oversee project execution efforts to ensure they are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• In charge of the various projects that shall be assigned
• Preparation of program of works for all assigned projects
• Preparation and monitoring of weekly cash flows, monthly budgets, financial appraisals and weekly cash flows for each project.
• Preparing schedules (material, labor and equipment) of resources required for project execution
• Responsible for coordinating and supervising the construction process from the conceptual development stage through final construction.
• Mobilizing site resources in the line with program of works.
• Evaluation of project performance on against the works program.
• Tracking to ensure programme targets are met, planning and implementing remedial measures in case of programme slippage, including feedback information for programme improvement.
• Ensuring that all relevant tests are performed and results forwarded as per requirements
• Resolving technical differences with consultants/architects that may arise in relation to the projects
• Verification of contracts bills, certify closure of accounts & reconciliation of materials supplied to site
• Ensure that all projects are completed within time and without any cost overrun
• Liaising with project Consultants and clients to ensure that their requirements are catered for on the projects.
• Representing the company at site meetings
• Deal with client complaints related to the project
• Acting as liaison between the Project Manager and the rest of the project team that s/he is assigned
• Overall responsibility for ensuring that all funds disbursed to sites are fully accounted for.
• Plan, direct, coordinate and budget for activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Participate in the conceptual development of the construction projects and oversee their organization, scheduling, and implementation.
• Develop a cost-effective plan and schedule for completion of project following a logical pattern for utilization of resources.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports including construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of project within time
• Identify the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims
• Vetting of prospective sub-contractors and presenting these for approval by Projects Manager and ensuring proper performance of the job.
• Coordinate work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project including reviewing architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed.
• Monitors performance of the Contractors and Subcontractors and verify that the works are executed in accordance with the latest issue of the Contract documents
• Determine workforce and equipment requirements and allocate the same to construction sites.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Guiding, training and developing of site teams to better perform their duties.
• Preparation of the snags list at the end of every project.
• Responsible for effective Mobilization and Demobilization of the Project site.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.

Qualification and Experience

• BSc. in Civil Engineering or any related field.
• MS Projects and MS Office proficiency.
• A post graduate qualification in Project Management is mandatory.
• Registration with ERB as Graduate or Registered Engineer and membership with IEK shall be added advantage
• The candidate should be aged between 32 and 40 years
• Have a minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience in end-to-end execution of large building & civil engineering projects
• Have hands-on experience in BOQ preparation and tendering procedures
• Have a minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory role, fully in charge of large projects
• Must have experience in managing several large projects simultaneously

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to plan, manage people and organize a team effort.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Good client management and goodwill building ability.
• Capacity to motivate, lead and boost morale of the teams.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Capacity to handle pressure.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the construction sites.
• Physical and mental fitness is a must
• Able to deliver under pressure and under minimum supervision
• Must have strong project management skills
• Strong focus on quality.

Project Manager

Dynamic People Consulting is currently recruiting for a Project Manager for one of its clients in the construction industry.

The project manager will be responsible for reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the planning, execution and monitoring of all projects so as to ensure that all deliverables have been met.

She/he will also be in charge of all the projects resources and technical staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering and a diploma in project/construction management from recognized institutions.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• A post graduate qualification in Project Management is mandatory.
• More than 12 years postgraduate experience, with experience in managing construction aspects of major multidisciplinary projects involving reinforced concrete in structures, embankment construction and construction of works spread in a linear manner. 8 years should be in a senior management position
• Computer literacy: candidate should be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, MS Projects. etc)
• Must be a Registered Engineer from a recognized Institute of Engineers Board
• Must have hands-on experience in BOQ preparation and tendering procedures
• Must have experience in managing several large projects simultaneously
• Must be above the age of 35 years

Personal Attributes

• Ability to plan, manage people and organize a team effort.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Good client management and goodwill building ability.
• Capacity to motivate, lead and boost morale of the teams.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Capacity to handle pressure.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the construction sites.
• Strong focus on quality.
• Be self driven and possess excellent interpersonal communication and sound management skills while demonstrating a passion for performance and achievement in a competitive environment
• Results driven
• Good reporting writing
• Works well under pressure and thrives in challenges

If you meet the above qualifications, please send your resumes to recruitment@dpckenya.com

Human Resource and Administration Manager Job Vacancy

Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting for a Human Resource and Administration Manager for one of its clients.

Job Objective / Summary

To design, plan and co-ordinate all aspects of administration management of the company by establishing and managing the implementation of systems and procedures in accordance with the Standing instructions approved by the Management.

Description of Duties

• To co-ordinate and to guide the Head of Departments in the preparation and evaluation of departments’ annual budgets, to consolidate the same into a company budget and to build in systems and procedures for monitoring performance against budget
• Provide leadership and oversee the performance of the Administrative solutions functions
• Develop and activate Administration solutions, policies systems and best practices to meet Organizational needs
• Visit and carry out audits in liaison with the finance department of the various Kenyan offices to ensure compliance with policy and procedures and for operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with all relevant internal and external regulations relating to administrative issues of the company in general and to location in particular services
• Serve as the main liaison person between the organization and the contractors and vendors for the installation and maintenance of the centralized services
• Administration of Human Resource issues for all recruited staff such as benefits, leave and travel
• Oversee the following areas of administrative services travel and ticketing, transport management, contracts and leases administration, events management inventory and asset management.
• Develop and implement appropriate strategies around the Administrative structure and staff development that will enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the company
• Provide oversight in the establishment of individual performance expectations for direct reports and regularly evaluate their performance against organizational objectives
• Monitor and evaluate the process of procurement in liaison with the Finance Department to ensure expenditure control
• Fleet management
• To guide, lead and manage the staff in various departments in a manner that will foster good employee relations and to co-ordinate their activities to ensure consistency with the overall business objectives and maximization of performance
• Ensure availability, application and evaluate internal control systems and procedures to maintain an up to date assets register
• Fostering, nurturing principles and practices geared towards good corporate governance and compliance with statutory obligations
• Provide leadership in the general office administration including ensuring the availability of adequate office furniture, equipment stationer space and sanitation
• Guide the management on Kenyan Business Environment.
• To advise the Managing Director and the General Manager on the compilation of the company business plan including the preparation of estimates of income and additional sources of revenue capture, systems for the control of expenditure, and the development of a capital plan and methods of accumulating a capital reserve in order to implement the plan

Job Specifications

A detailed description of the minimum and desirable level of education, professional qualifications, experience and personal attributes.

Professional Qualifications 

• University degree in Social Sciences
• Diploma in Human Resources/Industrial Relations
• Member of IHRM (K)
• Masters degree in Social Sciences, Management or Business Administration
• Excellent skills in the use of Information Technology, for the purpose of processing information and communication
• 5 years progressive working experience

Key Result Areas

• Effective Management of HR management programmes of the company
• Sound Industrial relations
• Effective systems for recruitment, retention, management and development of staff.
• Regular and effective communication of the systems and procedures to the HOD’s
• Enhanced integration and teamwork of all staff throughout the Company
• Reasoned staff establishments and staff levels in the company.
• A high degree of morale and discipline amongst all staff.

This job description is meant to be only a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the jobholder.

The jobholder may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes

• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a team
• Attention to detail and a good sense of procedures
• IT tools proficient in the processing of information and communication
• Mature with excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Ability to work independently and as a team to manage work-related responsibilities,
• Attention to detail, reliable and with ability to achieve high Quality Standards,
• An efficient organizer,
• A great sense of initiative and creativity in carrying out assignments,
• Good analytical and writing skills,
• Honest, a pleasant personality and willingness to go an extra mile.

If you meet the above qualifications please send a cover letter stating your current salary and expected salary together with a recent curriculum vitae to recruitment@dpckenya.com

Namvera Pharmacy Technician Job Vacancy - Kilifi, Kenya

Namvera Pharmacy Limited is pharmacy dealing in supply and dispensing of drugs to clients within Kilifi and its environs, including OTC clients, clinics, hospitals and other institutions.

Pharmacy Technician

Location: Kilifi (Coast – Kenya)

Summary description

• Prepare and dispense prescribed medications and pharmaceutical preparations according to patients' prescription.
• Provide advice for non-prescription medications
• Monitor drugs and other medical supplies levels and initiate the procurement process.
• Take inventory and track medication and supply orders
• Keep records of all drug stocks ordered, drugs issued to clients and stocks remaining.
• Prepare and submit reports on daily sales undertaken and achievement to the management as required.
• Arrange drugs in the required manner
• Establish and maintain good relationships with customers which includes clinics, doctors, hospitals and other institutions

Personal attributes 

• High level of motivation, organization, honesty, commitment and professional responsibility
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Accurate and detail oriented

Requirements 

• At least a Certificate in Pharmacy
• Experience in a similar position, preferably in a busy retail pharmacy set up will be an added advantage.
• Strong negotiation and customer care skills
• Ability to diagnose conditions and prescribe drugs over the counter is a must.
• Must be computer literate and be able to manage software programs.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications, enclosing Cover letter CV, and copies of academic and professional certificates, to ‘The Manager, Namvera Pharmacy’ at namverapharm@gmail.com and copy to namverapharm@yahoo.com with the subject line “PHARMACY TECHNICIAN” by 5.00pm, Monday, 31st October 2011.

N.B: indicate current and expected salary

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Land Office Clerk Job Vacancy

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a startup revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model. The company has launched a large-scale franchise-like network of ultra low-cost for-profit private primary schools across Africa.

Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, enabling local school managers to operate their school businesses profitably, while creating a highly successful business at the central level.

We have launched our first 25 schools in Kenya, have 15 more opening in January and plan to rapidly scale the Company to serve more than 1 million students across continents.

About this position

Bridge International Academies is looking for a Lands Clerk who will be responsible for doing land searches in Land Registries across the country to establish property ownership, tenure and any encumbrances thereon and the authenticity of such Titles.

They should also be able to attend various land registries for the stamping of documents, registration of transfers, leases and agreements for sale and anything in connection with the registration of land transactions in Kenya.

In addition they should have the ability to handle and lodge applications for the change of users, amalgamation, subdivision and extension of leases for leasehold properties.

The holder of this position will also be required to travel to land control boards across the country to secure the relevant consents and visit local authorities for the purposes of securing land and rates clearances and relevant approvals and should also be be able to register companies.

Responsibilities:

The lands clerk shall be responsible for:

• Carrying out official title searches at different lands registries in Kenya notably Kisumu & Eldoret
• Lodging documents for assessment and payment of stamp duty
• Co-ordinating with valuers to visit sites in relation to any valuation which requires to be done on any properties
• Visiting various sites , identifying and consulting with village elders and neighbours
• Submitting change of user applications to the relevant city/municipal councils and following up on the same
• Obtaining Land Control Board consents where necessary
• Visiting sites with various land officers to verify facts in relation to title deeds and documents
• Obtaining survey maps from the relevant registries
• Obtaining land rent and rates clearance certificates
• Performing other related duties as assigned
• Carrying out searches at different registries for nature of use of property

About you

• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience particularly in conveyance matters
• Conversant with processes at the various lands registries
• Conversant with basic statutory documents which require to be filed at the registries
• Familiar with various types of conveyance documents

In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

or send copies of your CV and other supporting documentation to the attention of the:

HR Director
Bridge International Academies
P O Box 78105-00507
Nairobi, Kenya