Project Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Project Manager 

Region: Nairobi, Kenya

Industry: Safety & Security

Our client, a leading premier pan-African systems integrator providing specialized services within the life safety and security industry in Kenya is urgently recruiting for a Project Manager.

He/she will be responsible for providing technical direction, keeping management informed of budgets, and ensuring the projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Management

·         Coordinate people and resources to achieve design and production deadlines, including procurement of materials and sub-contracted services

·         Take responsibility for project management of engineering projects as required

·         Ensure standard operating procedures and project guidelines are in place

·         Task allocation and performance evaluation of team members

·         Project scheduling and resource management

·         Plan, budget, and report on project status, present, monthly, and annual reports to senior management

·         Meet with client teams and gather requirements, conduct regular team meetings, and track project progress

·         Interview candidates and hire resources, where needed or applicable

·         Estimate project budgets, coordinate with the finance department for funds, and plan for purchasing equipment and hardware in a cost-effective way

·         Provide an efficient working atmosphere to project teams and ensure objectives are met within the stipulated time

Technical

·         Must ensure teams follow the correct procedures, policies, and documentation requirements across the project phase

·         Able to guide the team through the development, testing, and implementation stages and review the completed work effectively

·         Provide direction and technical expertise in design, development, and systems integration

·         Able to make quick decisions and solve technical problems to provide an efficient environment for project implementation

·         Identify resource and equipment requirements, efficient capacity planning, and management software and hardware availability

·         Must provide technical training to teams when required and serve as a technical mentor to team members

·         Responsible, through a combination of in-house design, for technical oversight and coordination of staff & suppliers, as well as the effective and efficient delivery of equipment

·         Develop and manage the technical practice and standards of the company

·         Manage the development of technical strategies, documents, contracts, processes, and specifications to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency in all technical engineering activities.

·         Manage the preparation, review, and approval of feasibility studies, designs, costing, and technical contract terms & conditions with the sales team and management

·         Overall responsible for establishing and introducing appropriate engineering standards and processes from point of sale to completion and sign-off of installations.

·         Arrange the production of high-quality documentation (fabrication drawings and specifications, performance specifications and user guides) to accompany equipment installed by the company, and which is appropriate to the intended end user

·         Ensure that design and specifications are met, and processes are observed and applied effectively.

·         Identify and assessing the value and capability of new or additional technologies.

·         Develop technical capability within the team

·         Identify, provide and facilitate solutions to engineering and technical problems

·         Lead, motivate and manage staff within the project (operations + technical department

·         Provide management with direct reports; including setting and monitoring of personal objectives, mentor and coach, monitor staff performance, and conducting regular performance reviews

·         Ensure that the working time of all engineering resource is undertaken effectively and fairly

·         Lead engineering planning, coordination, and review meetings

·         Establish systems and communications from sales and operations teams to enable planning and scheduling of engineering works

·         Ensure client feedback is effectively communicated internally, with particular regard to requirements.

Commercial

·         Assess and approve suppliers, fabricators, equipment, and third-party providers

·         Review, recommend and approve contracts and cost estimates within delegated authority

·         Adopt a client facing role from responding to client queries, to solving engineering disputes

·         Work with the business development manager to evaluate technical elements of new and potential business offerings

·         Proactively contribute to the preparation and implementation of the business plan, including securing Board approval

·         Support the Director in reviewing performance data including financial, sales and activity reports to monitor and measure productivity and profitability

·         Assess the feasibility, viability, risk and business potential of proposed technical innovations or proposed collaborations with other organizations

·         Provide engineering support to the sales team

Health, Safety & Quality

·         Ensuring Health and Safety documentation is in place in line with the recommended regulations.

·         Ensure that all engineering work is designed, procured and delivered in a safe, managed and lawful manner, compliant with all relevant legislation.

·         Fully support and comply with company HSQE policies

Key Competencies & Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Project Management

·         5+ years working experience in Project Management (preferably with experience in automation for smarter building solutions)

·         MUST have Diploma in Project Management

·         Experience in smart building solution world

·         Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

·         Must be a strategic thinker and have strong negotiation skills

·         Possess a collaborative mindset and work well as part of a team

·         Superior time management abilities and capable of meeting deadlines

·         Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask

·         Must have up to date industry trends as well as laws and regulations

·         Ability to build strong relationships with clients and industry contacts

How to Apply

If you’re up to the challenge, kindly send your CV and cover letter only to recruitment@linkarkconsultants.com before the closing of business on 20th December 2022.

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the expected salary in the subject line.