Operations Director Job, Engineering Jobs In Kenya 2020,


Title: Operations Director – HVAC,


Report to: C.O.O,


Location: Nairobi,


Salary: Competitive


Job Description


Our client is a leading engineering and contracting company. They seek to hire a well-experienced individual to manage the overall Mechanical Division and be fully responsible for achieving annual planned turn over including P & L responsibility of the Division. He should also possess excellent communication and leadership skills and knowledge on Contracting of all Mechanical Services.


Responsibilities



  • Review and coordination of mechanical engineering design submittals from contractors, as well as following up site supervision, design conflicts and variation orders for the client.

  • Review technical submissions and design layouts as well as material submittals from contractors.

  • Lead, by example, the team of Mechanical Engineers by delegating work according to project priorities, technical challenges and contractual milestones.

  • Plan and maintain project budgets and schedule planning activities with team and managers.

  • Attend and lead progress & technical meetings, discuss and suggest technical proposals.

  • Take part in project and risk management reviews.

  • Coordinate between the construction and contractors’ engineering teams ensuring that all requirements are conveyed clearly and delivered upon.

  • Coordinate with quantity surveyors or payment appreciations and change orders.

  • Assist the Technical Office Manager on Technical and Department issues.

  • Review and approve the shop drawings, Material Submittals with respect to the project Specification and Standards of practice submitted by contractors.

  • Continually review the contractor’s construction schedule during the progress of site works.

  • Review Contractor’s material proposals against specified technical performance requirements and advise the Technical Manager on the appropriateness of the proposals.

  • Review Contractor’s proposed sub-contractor(s) associated with the mechanical engineering packages.

  • Support review of subcontractors’ invoices, when required for technical assistance.

  • Documenting project issues/conditions.

  • Monitoring, coaching and developing Mechanical Engineering team members.

  • Maintaining organized and detailed project records.

  • Assures the contractor’s Design and Material Deliverables are as per project requirements.


Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in HVAC / Plumbing / Fire Fighting Services / Domain

  • Professional Engineer license

  • Knowledge on Contracting of all Mechanical Services will be an added advantage

  • Experience with 3D Modeling programs such as AutoCAD

  • Proven track record of leading teams

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Punctual and able to meet deadlines

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills


How to apply


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