Construction Manager at Strathmore University

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