Country Manager (Civil Engineering) Job in Kenya

Aug 29, 2017

Job Vacancy: Country Manager – Civil Engineering

Our Client is a registered foreign Engineering firm just registered in Kenya that does consulting for infrastructure and urban development.

They focus mainly on the East African Market.

Reports to: The Managing Director

The Role: Overall management of the firm’s operations and general matters in coordination with the business development with both public and private qualified engineers in sectors of trade

 

Responsibilities:

• Building up the internal operation systems


• Provide expert advice on the design, planning and management of civil construction projects, covering all types of residential and commercial construction, particularly in the area of large, public infrastructure projects.


• Make expert assessments of selected sites for construction, evaluating the structural, environmental and commercial feasibility of future projects.


• Responsible for creating detailed drawings, plans and schedules and estimating the cost of the construction and engineering work required.


• In charge of finalising construction plans and obtaining final approval from the clients.


• Periodically be monitoring site activities to ensure that construction is progressing according to planned schedules and budgets.


• In charge of making sure that all the construction activities meet quality standards and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.


• Finally, you’ll be responsible for resolving any issues and problems arising onsite, offering expert advice, closing out any possible gaps and addressing any unforeseen risks.


• Regularly need to spend time keeping up-to-date on the latest trends and developments within the construction industry, reading about newly-enacted legislation and gathering information on new tools and techniques.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must have more than 15 years working experience with a credible Engineering firm


• Must have an academic degree in civil engineering, MSc. would be preferred


• Must be a member of or has registration in the relevant professional body


• Must have worked in similar capacity for not less than 8 years or been an engineering consultant

For urban development projects in same duration.

• Must have international experience preferably in related company


• Must have experience in managing a consulting firm and the division employees


• Must have ability to write technical proposals and have good personal network with possible 

Public authorities in neighboring countries

• Must have good acquaintances with relevant Kenyan procurement and employment sectors


• Must be passionate about work and able to accomplish the goals of the firm


• Must not have any criminal record.


• Must be a skilled leader and able to build good relations with all stakeholders


• Must have a sense of team work, integrity and hard working


• Must have permission to work in Kenya.

How to Apply

Qualified persons to apply at cvs@amazonfronts.co.ke stating current and expected salary in USD
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted