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