Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Construction Manager

Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Facilitate preparation of accurate tender documents to ensure the adequate budget provision for approved projects.
• Pre-start process including review of the initial site appraisals, site layouts, site preparation details and budgets and statutory approval documentation.
• In charge of site preparation processes, programmes organisation.
• Start-up of site work including organising site visits, site staff travel, site work pre-requisites, site documentation and site foremen deployment.
• On-site work planning and organisation, site instructions and site inspections, work certification; on-site trouble shooting and problem solving, handover and project shut down.
• Participating in facilitating training, work study and staff management.
• Inter-departmental communications including periodic reporting, construction updates and correspondence.
• Provide feedback on design and process standardization including design of process, procedures and tools; determination of labour resource requirements; review of designs, drawings and contracts; and feedback on design implementation and buildability.
• Plan and coordinate a project from start to finish, including organising the schedule of work, costings and budget.
• Plan the work and oversee the buying of necessary materials and equipment hire and manage staff for the project.
• Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control.
• Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress.
• Design drawings with architects, and surveyors.
• Promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed, quality environmental impact and cost control.
• Maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project, i.e. stakeholder management
• Communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and others involved in the project.
• Deal with any unexpected problems that may occur during the project.

Minimum Requirements
• Diploma/degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• 5+ years of project experience working in the construction industry required.
• Professional membership will be an added advantage.
• Must be skilled at 3D Impressions and AutoCAD designs.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software.
• Ability to design drawings and have an appreciation of construction processes.
• Familiarity with project and department budget process and tools.

Competencies and Attributes
• Possess business etiquette with a strong work ethic, high level of honesty/integrity, results-oriented, ability to deliver under pressure
• Numeracy skills to handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role.
• Integrity and high professional standard
• Good Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Dependable and Problem Solver
• Analytical and Organizational Skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of project controls
• Risk assessment/management
• Conceptual planning ability
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Leadership ability
• Multi-tasking ability
• Communication, meeting, and presentation skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

If you are qualified for this role, we would like to hear from you. Send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application quoting “Tittle” on the subject line to srccrecruitment@strathmore.edu  by 21st October 2022.


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