Park Project Manager at Unity Homes

Job Summary :

The project involves a residential estate with key features of a 10 acre park with large water features and its infrastructure. The role will require assisting the design team, plan, and supervise the construction of the park. It will require 20 years plus extensive knowledge and understanding of both indigenous and exotic trees, shrubs, flowers and having built large parks that have unique water features. 

Job Specifications :

• Assist the development team with the design of the park
• Come up with cost effective solutions
• Create project budget and schedule for approval by management
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
• Obtain permits and licences from appropriate authorities
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary constraints
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
• Oversee and ensure sufficient management of stores and procurement on site
• Evaluate cash flow reports, repair cost, risks, production rates etc
• With HSE Team, ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
• Ensure adherence to all quality standards and specifications
• Mentor,monitor and motivate teams to achieve productivity and engagement
• Ensure adherence to company procedures and policies
• Suggest improvements to company procedures

Job Qualifications :

• First hand experience in developing large landscape gardening and parks
• Excellent knowledge on trees, shrubs, grass, flowers in Kenya
• Experience in managing project with huge water features will be an added advantage
• 20 years plus knowledge in both exortic and indigenous trees, shrubs and flowers 
• Can work with and manage subcontractors 
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A team player with leadership abilities