Operations
Manager – Construction
(Nairobi)
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 an Operations Manager-Construction.
The
position is of a temporary nature for a period of 6 months with possibility of
extension or confirmation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Improve
the operational systems, processes and policies in support of better
management reporting, information flow and management, business process
and organizational planning.
- Manage
and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services, through
improvements to each function
- Contribute
to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of
the management team
- Oversee
overall financial management, planning, systems and controls.
- Prepare
comprehensive project implementation programs
- Prepare
the schedule of resources both human and material required to realize the
implementation of the program
- 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
- Demonstrated
leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or
initiatives
- Knowledge
of contract management, experience in organizational effectiveness and
operations management
- 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:
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 11th February
2013.
Only
successful candidates will be contacted.
