Construction Manager Job Vacancy in an Interiors Fit-Out Construction Firm in Nairobi Kenya

Interiors Fit-Out Construction Firm – Nairobi
 

This is a level management position requiring a high degree of independent decision making and professionalism. 

The Construction manager will in the development of construction projects by overseeing the budgeting, organization, implementation, and scheduling of the projects.

They will work closely with engineers, architects, and other specialists who contribute to the success of their projects. 

Within the firm they will work closely with the management and other departments as well.

Job Duties and Tasks for: "Construction Manager"

Preconstruction Services support

• Preparing a deliverable schedule relative to bidding practices
• Assisting the estimating department during plan review
• Preparing a preliminary construction schedule
• Delineating project requirement and general conditions

Administration of the project

• Communications of issues, and coordination of activities
• Document control
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses

Acquisitions required for the construction of the project

• Refinement of scope
• Identifying items that have delivery dates that impact the schedule
• Purchasing of trades and materials
• Performs all functions inherent in management and supervisory positions through directing, planning, organizing and coordinating.
• Responsible for the quality of services provided by the organization in their relationship with other divisions and departments, corporate organization, client representatives, contractors and suppliers.

Management and scheduling of the project

• Develop construction bid documents and negotiate contracts with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Understanding manpower operations
• Materials applications
• Building code issues
• Resolve disputes and conflicts related to projects and Clients.
• Demonstrate an expertise relative to constructability as applied to construction methods and materials, and the economics involved.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination on projects between all disciplines and parties

Cost control management

• Issues resolution
• Managing and verification of subcontractor change orders
• Preparation of cost documents for submission and resolution
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects on projects.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Responsible for site managers  and other site employee staffing and administration

Project close-out

• Achieving substantial completion
• Aggressive punch list completion
• Submission of recoded drawings, maintenance manuals & Warranties

Other  tasks

• Keep abreast of technological developments.
• Attend technical and professional society meetings and seminars.
• Advance knowledge of construction, construction management, and design-build construction obtained through a combination of experience and education.

Qualification

• Bachelor of building and construction or construction management or a degree with the related degree disciplines.  A higher diploma of the above courses with extensive experience will be considered.
• Specialized courses in project management and construction management and/or managerial concepts will be an advantage
• Experience in working with multidiscipline projects.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word) and MS Project.
• Pre-employment screening, background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record will be conducted close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you meet the above qualifications, send your CV to sitevacancy@gmail.com by 21.06.2013 only shortlisted will be contacted for the interviews; they will be conducted on 22.06.2013

The position will be filled immediately.