Technical Manager / Engineer Job in Kenya

A well established construction company with Projects in various parts of the country wishes to recruit a qualified engineer for the position of Technical Manager /Engineer.

The successful candidate, based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Project Sites, will work in liaison with the GM Technical as a technical advisor with respect to the Site projects to ensure proper implementation of project related activities and programmes.

Responsibilities:

In liaison with GM Technical:

• Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management;
• Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates etc;
• Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors etc;
• Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests;
• Determine project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements etc;
• Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems;
• Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
• Control project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
• Prepare regular project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with laid down agreements within the set deadlines
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Sit in for the GM Technical in his absence
• Any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements

• B.Sc. Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental or equivalent) and Masters Degree in Business or equivalent.
• Registered as a full professional Engineer with relevant technical professional body.
• At least ten years relevant experience with at least 5 years served in a senior position
• Computer skills – MS Office, AutoCAD etc.

Application Process:

Send your application letter and a detailed CV INDICATING current and expected salary to jobsfind11@gmail.com by 24th March 2011.

If you are not a registered engineer do not apply.

Applications without the minimum requirements will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates with be communicated to.