Construction Engineer at Summit Human Resource & Marketing Consultant

Job Location: Athi River

Salary: Competitive based on experience

Job Specification

1. Provide assistance and technical support in the implementation of Company Projec
2. Establish project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements. Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving emerging problems.
3. Maintain control of project plans through timely review of designs, specifications and changes to project schedules and recommending actions.
4. Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends and recommend corrective actions.
5. Co-ordinate the preparation of project reports by project Consultants and Contractors as necessary.
6. Evaluate the success of the project progress against the project benchmarks.
7. Maintain a record of best practices and lessons learnt to be applied to other projects, shared with Management and with other organizations as may be necessary.
8. Prepare Management and Board papers as necessary about progress, successes, difficulties and intervention measures required.
9. Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and assigning the necessary personnel to the phases and elements.
10. Reviewing bids from contractors
11. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
12. Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes that may occur in project scope, schedule and costs.
13. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and record keeping system.

Qualifications

1. Degree in Engineering with previous project planning and team management experience
2. Experience in Project Management in Design and Construction Projects
3. Extensive knowledge of engineering & construction principles
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead and motivate
5. A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail
6. The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and to work autonomously
7. Ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
8. Demonstrated ability to manage a team, set priorities, handle budgets and provide constructive feedback to junior members.