Project Engineer and Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications 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.

Job Description: Project Manager

Job Summary

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.

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

Key Responsibilities

·       Allocation of tenders to the Quantity Surveyors team

·       Verification and review of contracts, quotations and Bills of Quantities

·       Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

·       Oversees the conceptual development of all construction projects and oversee their organization, scheduling, and implementation.

·       Ensure that all necessary permits and licenses for all projects are obtained within the specified timelines.

·       Responsible for the day to day operations and overall administration of all the projects to ensure that the overall management and administration of the various construction sites runs smoothly.

·       Responsible for Identifying the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims throughout the life of the projects

·       Responsible for the approval of budgets, cash flows and schedules (material, labor and equipment) prepared the Project Engineers

·       Responsible for the final approval of the subcontractors to be used on site

·       Responsible for the approval of the subcontractors payments

·       Reviewing of weekly cash flows, monthly budgets and financial appraisals for all projects prepared by Project Engineers and reporting to the CEO on the same.

·       Overall supervision of the Projects team

·       Reviewing material, labour and equipment specification and schedules (monthly) for all ongoing projects prepared by the Project Engineers

·       Review of the progress of works against the program of works for all projects to ensure that targets are met.

·       Overseeing progress of work at all the sites and giving relevant updates to the CEO

·       Responsible for the overall financial profitability of all the projects

·       Monitors actual work against budgets and schedules for all ongoing projects.

·       Ensuring that all the relevant tests are carried out for all projects and results submitted to the relevant people.

·       Provides technical direction to the Projects team

·       Ensure that any technical differences that may arise in relation to all projects are resolved with consultants/architects.

·       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

·       Ensures that all projects comply with strict safety practices and standards

·       Ensure that all projects comply with building and safety codes, and other regulations

·       Ensure that the valuation are raised and forwarded to the client/consultants on time.

·       Ensure that the final accounts for all projects are prepared as per the timelines set and forwarded to the client/consultant

·       Ensure that defects for all projects are addressed within the specified timelines.

·       Ensure that mobilization and demobilization for all projects are done within the specified timelines

·       Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.

Qualifications & 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

Skills & 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.

·       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

Please send your resumes to recruitment@dpckenya.com

For latest jobs in Kenya and Kenyan Jobs always visit http://kenyajobtube.blogspot.com/