KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the Quality Assurance and Quantity Surveying (QAQS) Company chosen to oversee the general contractors and subcontractors.
• Manage all renovation and maintenance related activities for the sites in Kenya.
• Review and understand the project deliverables and budget in order to report against the financial health of the project and future budget projections
• Oversee the selection of the General and Subcontractors based on a clearly outlined selection criteria and procedures.
• Review the contracts and terms of the parties to be hired for better management and addressing any legal aspects with other team members.
• Ensure they fully understand the stakeholder requirements in order to oversee the design, review, costing and implementation of the solutions on site
• Oversee the solution design review, costing and user acceptance process before implementation on the site.
• Oversee the day-to-day progress of the 4 Kenya sites being upgraded based on the disciplines required on site: Incinerator works, civil, plumbing and fire alarm systems.
•  Make sure all contractors on site are adhering to the HSE requirements as clearly outlined by Amentum policies.
• Review designs and shop drawings provided by the contractors for approval and sign off.
• Work with procurement and finance to make payments to contractors based on site reviews.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other technical courses related to buildings.
• Experience or certification in project management
• Good communication skills.
• Self-starter and creative problem solver.
• Ability to review budgets and bill of quantities.
• Ability to work with multifaceted engineering teams.
• Ability to lead and work harmoniously with team mates
• Ability to review site drawings, part specifications and construction works during the site visits.
• Ability to resolve issues that may arise based on technical or interpersonal aspects of the work being done

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 3-5 years in the building industry with construction project management experience
• 3-5 years’ experience with Mechanical engineering, civil & structural, waterworks, HVAC and fire alarm systems.
• 3-5yrs experience in managing engineers or project sites.
• Bonus/added advantage would be to have experience in working on laboratory based projects