Technical and Projects Manager Job in Kenya

Mar 8, 2016

Technical and Projects Manager
 

Main Purpose of the Job: Manage the entire process from project conception, design, costing, execution and delivery of the project in a timely and cost effective manner, thereby maximizing customer satisfaction and company profitability.
 

Experience in the building and construction industry is highly recommended.
 

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the running of several projects.


• Define the scope of the projects in collaboration with the client and fellow management.


• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.


• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project.


• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.


• Making sure that all the aims of the project are met.


• Making sure the quality standards are met.


• Providing advice on the management of projects.


• Communicating with a range of people including the client, fellow Managers, CEO,  Subcontractors, suppliers, and the workforce.


• Representing the client"s or organization’s interests.


• Recruiting specialists and sub-contractors.


• Monitoring sub-contractors to ensure guidelines are maintained.


• Overseeing the accounting, costing and billing.


• Identify avenues of costs savings.


• Recommend more efficient housing designs in terms of aesthetics, cost and time.


• Recruit, interview and select staff and with appropriate skills for the departments activities.


• Provide regular project updates.


• Execute the project according to the project plan.


• Develop forms and records to document project activities.


• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures.


• Monitor Project expenditure and report actual expenditure and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly).


• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures.


• Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date.

Personal Characteristics

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.


• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.


• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.


• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.


• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.


• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.


• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day - time telephone number to the email address: jobs@hcsafrica.com with Technical and Project Manager on the Subject line.