Manager – Construction at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Purpose

• The job holder is responsible for fulfilling the overall technical aspects involved in the development or redevelopment of commercially viable projects for the authority in its various currently owned properties. 

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Supervise, mentor and coach staff
• Supervise the implementation divisional performance strategies

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Developing projects proposals and briefs.
• Evaluating feasibility analysis and project design.
• End to end project cycle management.
• Developing project details for costing and tendering
• Close liaison with other stakeholders in the industry.
• Continuous project monitoring and reporting.
• Providing technical and managerial support to the Unit’s staff.
• Developing and maintaining systems for project management.
• Development of risk management plans for Construction and Property Development.
• Taking up any other responsibilities assigned

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Consolidation of Divisional Budgets
• Monitoring of Divisional expenditure

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the Authority.
• Provides oversight over physical assets assigned to the section.

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Makes operational decisions
• Plan the work of subordinates.
• Assign work to subordinates.
• Monitor subordinates work performance.
• Appraise/evaluate subordinates performance.

Working Conditions

• Predominantly works within the office

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

•  Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Construction Works Management or equivalent field

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Relevant professional registration.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least five (5) years’ experience in Property Development, Construction and Project Management

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Analytical skills
• Managerial and administrative skills
• Knowledge of traffic Law & Act
• Team player
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills