Our client is a leading international construction company that specializes in affordable housing and building solutions through the use of Industrialised Building System (IBS).
They seek to hire a qualified candidate to fill the position of Construction Site Manager who will be responsible for planning, directing, managing, coordinating, and budgeting for activities concerned with projects being carried out by the company.
Key Responsibilities
Training
Consistently train site managers on building systems and construction methodology, whilst enforcing international building standards
Primary Project Management
Review material requirements forwarded from site managers, cross checking as per the BQ or from orders given by Marketing, and have the same processed by purchasing department
Confer with other supervisory personnel, project owners (client), Architects, contractors, and other professionals to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and site problems resolution, before Project commences.
Prepare standard costs (prices) for each item as input into project costing.
Review Works programme drawn up by site manager, and get the formal approval of all
Provide regular updates to marketing, workshop and finance teams to ensure that all are involved in planned activities
Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately
Site Management
Plans and Controls use of resources on Site
Ensure all necessary resources are availed on site
Monitor use of Labor, skill of labor required, and quantity of labor
Sourcing of lacking equipment which site may need
Arrange for Statutory Inspections and approvals on time
Samples submitted for tests and correct documentation
Test results submitted and necessary corrective actions implemented
Monitors Site Instruction Book
Formally follow up on all issues raised on site
Get approvals for all instructions which will have cost or structural impacts on the site, according to Statutory guidelines
Monitor activities of other Contractors and sub-contractors on Site
Review deliverables prepared by team
Ensure the timing of such works fit into the original Works programme
Negotiate subcontractor payments where applicable
Communication
Serve the team through implementation of proper communication channels
Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
Holds regular status meetings with project team.
Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
Escalate to management all issues that have impact on project deliverables
Escalate to management all staff related issues
Coordinate hand over procedures between departments
Organizational Impact/ Influence
Innovator Development
Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels.
Helps team execute career development plans.
Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond training required by the Company
Internal Operations
Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
Leads internal teams/task forces
Approves team members’ time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner.
Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.
Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.
Leadership
Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
Manages the process of innovative change effectively.
Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.
Teamwork
Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member’s contributions.
Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.
Plans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office.
Client Management
Manages day-to-day client interaction.
Sets and manages client expectations.
Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions.
Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
Builds a knowledge base of each client’s business, organization and objectives.
Skills and Qualifications Required
Degree/ Diploma in Building Engineering
5 years of site / project management experience
Commendable experience in running projects
Basic computer knowledge, especially packages that deal with BQs
Thorough product knowledge of building materials
Project Management skills is a MUST
Generic Competencies:
Tolerating Stress
Understanding the business
Planning and organizing
Work standards
Acting with integrity
Communicating effectively
Determining financial impact
Process improvement
Establish collaborative relationships
Enhance and sustain performance of others
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Construction Site Manager 110 -130K gross) vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Tuesday 21st April 2015
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted
The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Nabui House, 3rd floor, Westlands.
(Next to Unga House)