Acorn Management Limited Jobs and Careers in Kenya

Acorn Management Limited is a leading Project Management company offering its expertise and services to major corporates and large developers across East Africa.

Our current portfolio includes Large Scale Mixed Use Master Planned Developments, Commercial, Retail, Office, Hotel and Residential Projects.

Acorn is an industry leader and offers excellent career opportunities for those who want to be involved in managing prestigious projects, develop Into recognized real estate professionals and ultimately become “Developers”, overseeing large projects across Africa. Acorn seeks to fill several vacancies under tile following positions:

Senior Project Managers (SPM)

This is a Senior Management position reporting directly to the Managing Director of Acorn Management Limited.

The position provides oversight of all project management functions on several large scale projects. The SPM will lead an internal team of Project Managers and Assistants and provide leadership and strategic direction to a large multi-disciplinary project team of experienced and highly regarded Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Lawyers, Marketing Agents and Financiers.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will hold an Undergraduate Degree (with Honours) in Project or Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Economics or related fields and have at least 5 years post graduate experience in a busy commercial environment.

A Masters Degree in a Construction related field would be an added advantage.

The candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of managing construction or engineering projects and an ability to manage a team of highly experienced professionals.

The successful candidates must be computer literate, possess excellent communication, analytical,
negotiating, planning and leadership skills and must be fluent in English. Knowledge or exposure to PRINCE II Project Management Methodology will be an advantage.

Project Managers

This is a Middle Level Management position reporting to a Senior Project Manager.

The position provides oversight of key management functions on single large, or several medium-sized projects.

The Project Manager will work with Project Management Assistants and provide leadership for project teams.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold an Undergraduate Degree (with Honours) in Project or Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Economics or related fields and have at least 3 years post graduate experience in a busy commercial environment.

The candidate should demonstrate a track record in managing medium-sized construction projects.

The successful candidates must be computer literate, possess excellent communication, analytical,
negotiating, planning and leadership skills and must be fluent in English.

Knowledge or exposure to PRINCE II project management methodology will be an advantage.

Project Management Assistants/Trainees

This is an entry level position leading to a career in Project Management and Real estate Development.

The position provides management support to Senior Project Managers and Project Managers.

Qualifications:

The Ideal candidate will hold an Undergraduate Degree (with Honours) In Project or Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Economics or related fields.

No work experience is required.

The successful candidate must be computer literate, possess excellent communication, analytical, negotiating, planning and leadership skills and must be fluent in English.

Knowledge or exposure to PRINCE Il Project Management Methodology will be an added advantage.

Remuneration:

All positions offer attractive compensation package including a Basic Salary and generous benefits depending on experience.

Send full CV and current or latest remuneration package to

The Managing Director,
Acorn Management Limited,
P 0 Box 13759 — 00100
Nairobi or

recruit@acorngroupafrica.com to reach him not later than 5th April 2012.