Branch Business Expansion Manager at HF Group

Principle Accountabilities

Project Management:

• Lead planning, design coordination, procurement, and execution of branch revamps, branch fit-outs, and expansion works.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, budgets (approx. KES 200M+), and quality standards.

Maintenance Oversight:

• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for Group facilities and equipment.
• Oversee service contracts, repairs, and upgrades to ensure optimal building functionality.

Budget & Cost Control:

• Prepare and monitor project and maintenance budgets; ensure cost efficiency and value-for-money procurement.
• Track project expenditures and report variances to management.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Enforce adherence to statutory, environmental, and occupational safety requirements.
• Coordinate with regulators, auditors, and consultants to ensure full compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with internal business units to capture user requirements and align infrastructure projects with strategic needs.
• Manage external contractors, architects, engineers, and service providers for effective delivery.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain accurate project schedules, status reports, contract records, and compliance documentation.
• Provide regular progress updates to Head, Branch Business and project steering committees.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Knowledge of construction standards, building codes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong financial acumen in Capex/Opex management.
• Familiarity with property management systems and maintenance planning.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for managing diverse stakeholders.
• Customer orientation with focus on staff and client experience.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Result-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Project Management, or related field.
• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) training/certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ proven experience in project and facilities management, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity with experience in new bank branch opening
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-million-shilling construction, fit-outs and maintenance projects.
• Strong vendor/contractor management and negotiation skills.
• Experience in financial/budget management for capital projects.