Vacancy title:
Project Officer

Jobs at:
Rina Systems Limited

Deadline of this Job:
open

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
Project Officer Job Responsibilities:
Project Planning
• Visit site and identify scope of work and prepare quotation.
• Prepare project plans detailing the steps required.
• Calculate material costs and personnel needed to complete the project.
• Prepare project timelines to indicate when each stage must be completed.
• Interview and select all personnel to work on the site.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans using computers.
• Effectively plan and allocate required resources to achieve the set objectives.
Project Management
• Explain worksite policy, project goals/milestones and safety procedures to workers.
• Organize work activities and meet with Supervisors to review project goals/milestones and progress to ensure timelines are being met.
• Prepare reports for Directors or Clients indicating cost overruns, workplace injuries or the causes of project/construction delays.
• Work within the set key performance indicators.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Assemble and forward project closeout documents to the Head of Projects.
• Undertake client presentations.
Supplier/Subcontractor Liaison
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best pricing and delivery schedule.
• Responsible for selecting subcontractors (if needed) from pre-existing panel and negotiating the terms of their contracts in liaison with Procurement Department
New Business Development
• Develop a Business Development plan to drive business growth.
• Identify tendering opportunities and ensure participation and award
• Prepare monthly Business pipeline clearly showing timelines for closure
• Grow business from existing customers
Qualifications for the Project Officer Job
• At least a Diploma in a construction related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar field.
• Good command of project management and mastery of MS Project.
• Understanding of CAD software.
• Have an understanding of ERP software.
• Having an understanding of interior fit-out projects will be an added advantage.
Competencies:
• A motivated and goal oriented individual.
• Flexible to understand people’s point of view as well as demonstrate willingness to change ideas or perceptions.
• Must be proactive and a team leader.
• Should possess good leadership, communication and problem solving skills.
• Passionate about customer satisfaction

Job application procedure
Applications to be send to humanresources@rinasystemsltd.com