Construction Job in Kilifi Kenya

A real estate development company that was established in 2006. They develop exclusive (residential) real estates. The company is currently looking for a Construction Manager.

The main focus of the Construction Manager (“CM”) will be to supervise the construction of Mandharini, a large resort in Kilifi Kenya. Mandharini will be built by a Contractor. The CM will oversee the construction process and will be our eyes and ears on the site.

The CM responsibilities will span a broad spectrum covering all aspects that involve the construction of Mandharini. The CM will be based in Kilifi and will report to the Directors. The CM job is a high pressure job as the CM is accountable for completion of projects in specified time without crossing the budgetary limits.

Job Responsibilities

The Construction manager will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the construction project from start to finish in all its aspects
• Ensuring that construction activities are completed according to schedule
• Quality management
• Cost management
• Contract administration
• Serving as the key link between HP and the contractor
• Coordinating the efforts of HP, the contractor and the project advisors
• Providing periodical status reports to the Directors detailing the progress of the project in all its aspects
• Ensuring all project documents are complete and update when needed
• Identifying the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims
• Developing of effective communication mechanisms and mechanisms for resolving conflicts between the various participants
• Managing an assistant.

Job Experience, Knowledge and skills required:

• A construction related (bachelors) degree. A post graduate degree in construction management is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in large scale construction projects
• Knowledge of legal issues regarding the construction contract
• Experience in the cost management (Quantity Surveying) aspects of a construction project
• Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel and extensive experience in reading construction drawings and Bills of Quantity.

Job Qualitative and other attributes required

The Construction Manager needs to have the following attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
• Leadership skills to lead the consultants team and the management assistant
• Strong personality that has authority and will actively stand for Hello Properties interests
• Analytical personality with logical decision making abilities
• Strong focus on quality and detail
• Capacity to handle pressure
• Willingness to live in Kilifi and travel as requested

Compensation

An attractive package is offered dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.

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 13th September 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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