Co-operative Bank Projects Manager Job in Kenya

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? 

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “the kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.

We are looking for dynamic, creative and self-oriented professionals to fill the following positions: 

Projects Manager

The successful person will head the Projects unit reporting to the Head Property & Supplies Management Department.

Job Summary: The role holder will prepare bills of quantities for the bank’s projects and advise the department on the cost estimates for the designed projects for the Bank.  

Main Duties:

• Make budgetary recommendations for construction, refurbishment or leasing of premises
• Develop cost estimates for the upcoming bank  projects
• Prepare contractual documents for the various projects as guided by the Architects and Quantity Surveyors Act (Chapter 525).
• Manage tender specifications
• Prepare blank bills of quantities for tendering which will be given to the contractors for tenders
• Prepare analysis of the tenders after opening of the tender documents i.e. for the projects which are handled in house where no external Quantity Surveyor is involved.
• Review bills of quantities prepared by the consultants for projects which are being supervised by external consultants to ensure they are cost effective for the bank
• Carry out financial appraisal of projects on regular
• Advise on post project financial queries
• Prepare valuation reports for projects
• Carry out site re-measurements to reconfirm the actual financial positions for a project
• Control Capital Expenditure for projects ensuring that they are within agreed budget
• Develop renovation costs
• Develop annual and half yearly capital budgets in respect to construction projects

Job Specification: 

The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

• A Degree in Building Economics / Civil Engineering / Quantity Survey
• At least 5 years experience in general property management.
• Prior experience in construction/project management
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations as stipulated in the Law.
• Good understanding of the contract law, land law and arbitration related to building construction.
• Good understanding of project analysis and viability
• Travelling to distant branches when required ( Must  have a  valid  driving  licence )
• Potential extended working hours to ensure jobs get completed on schedule and to specification

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: QS/1/HRD/2014.

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below by 17th September 2014.

We are an equal opportunity employer.    

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted

The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi