Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO’s in various business sectors across Africa.
Our client, a leading real estate developer in Kenya is seeking to hire a to be based in their offices in Athi-River. The successful candidate will oversee managing the construction projects, Co-ordinating and directing contractors to ensure schedules and targets are achieved throughout the project lifecycle and promoting business development. The ideal candidate must have a degree in construction and Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience in Construction Management.
Key Requirements:
- Define and implement tools that will assist in the control and management of the project.
- Co-ordinate and direct contractors to ensure schedules and targets are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead and oversee any opportunity for value management in conjunction with the appointed contractor/consultant team.
- Have awareness of the project budget, including risk allowance.
- Monitor compliance with construction program and identify opportunities for improved delivery
- Proactively identify potential problems, conflicts, design and delivery issues using risk management tools and skills to mitigate impact on the project.
- Oversee the effective operation of the site through conducting regular site visits and quality checks.
- Provide input and feedback to the Project Director on possible issue and conflicts at the project site.
- Manage and coordinate the project handover phase with contractors, client contractors, tenants and building managers.
- Communicate potential business development opportunities to the Company and to actively promote the interests of the Company within the industry.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Construction and/or similar related discipline.
- Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience in Construction Management.
- Must have worked on large scale projects in the Healthcare or Education sectors as a senior construction manager ideally from inception to completion.
- Must have excellent communication, networking, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Must be flexible and adaptable in your approach to resolving complex issues and managing the project site.
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