Construction Manager - Building

Tatu City

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Work arrangement
On-site
Location
Tatu City, Kiambu County, KE
Compensation
Not disclosed
Apply by
April 14, 2027

About this role

<h2>Responsibilities:</h2><ul>
<li>The Construction Manager works onsite monitoring and refining the long range and short-term plans to drive project delivery</li>
<li>Responsible for directing the day-to-day activities in the field</li>
<li>Manage and coordinate the flow of communication, control costs, manage and control the schedule, implement and monitor the safety programs</li>
<li>Verify that the completed work is constructed to a quality level consistent with the requirements of the construction documents</li>
<li>Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate resources.</li>
<li>Ensure that all civil &amp; infrastructure activities are well planned and coordinated.</li>
<li>Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations, project specifications.</li>
<li>Establish and oversee quality control policy and procedures for construction.</li>
<li>Direct and supervise construction workers and subcontractors.</li>
<li>Assist in selection and oversee manpower, equipment, and materials to sustain the work efficiency and track inventory.</li>
<li>Coordinate with PM for procurement of tools and materials to conform to the workloads, plans and schedules.</li>
<li>Oversee and manage field staff, serving as the lead inspector and providing support to office staff.</li>
<li>Coordinate with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure project goals are met.</li>
<li>Develop and implement project schedules, ensuring timely completion of construction activities.</li>
<li>Monitor project budgets and control costs, identifying and mitigating potential overruns.</li>
<li>Review and report on cost submissions and payment certificates prepared by subcontractor for completeness of all necessary information and supporting documentation to substantiate the cost. Identify and request any/all missing documents and review that all supporting documents are properly correlated and cross referenced.</li>
<li>Request, review and comment on, pricing information and its supporting documents such as but not limited to quotations, purchase orders, invoices, unit price-build-ups, measurement of quantities.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and contract specifications.</li>
<li>Review and approve construction submittals, RFIs, and change orders.</li>
<li>Conduct regular site inspections to assess progress and identify potential issues.</li>
<li>Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and clients.</li>
<li>Mentor and develop junior staff members to build a strong, capable team.</li>
<li>Collaborate with design teams to resolve field issues and implement design changes as needed.</li>
<li>Manage project documentation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records are maintained.</li>
<li>Participate in project planning and risk assessment activities.</li>
<li>Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in construction management.</li>
<li>Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.</li>
<li>Negotiate terms of agreements, assist in drafting contracts and obtain permits and licenses.</li>
<li>Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.</li>
<li>Prepare unit prices benchmarks based on similar and/or analogous items.</li>
<li>Review and supervise quantities measurement when required.</li>
<li>Monitor and control efficient use of equipment.</li>
<li>Utilize effective traffic control techniques to ensure safety of project site workers and those passing through a work zone.</li>
<li>Implement effective safety measures on site and use safety management techniques to conduct incident investigations, identify deficiencies, and implement effective countermeasures.</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul>
<li>Engineering Degree or equivalent experience</li>
<li>Minimum 15 years’ experience in construction management and construction supervision</li>
<li>General contractor experience is a plus</li>
<li>Experience in projects around high raised, residential and commercial development, warehouses and logistic centers.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge in AutoCAD</li>
<li>HSSE Leadership skills</li>
<li>Fluent English language skills</li>
<li>Ability to work on-site full time</li>
<li>Confident and capable individual with strong client focus, able to operate and grow a performing team</li>
</ul>

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