Production Manager and Director -Thika at Clovers Management & Training Consultants Ltd

Responsibilities

Common tasks include:

• Liaise with other managers to plan overall production activity and construction activities, sets quality standards and estimates timescales and costs;
• Receive invitations to tender, arrange for estimates and liaises with client, architect and engineers for the preparation of contracts;
• Plan, direct and co-ordinate the construction and maintenance of civil and structural engineering works, including demolition, open-cast mining works and pipeline and piling;
• Receive reports upon work in progress to ensure that materials and construction methods meet with specifications and statutory requirements and that there are no deviations from agreed plans.
• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors
• Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
• Meet contractual conditions of performance
• Review the work progress on daily basis
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licences
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risks
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience in construction management (7-10 years)
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process
• Familiarity with construction management software packages
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Excellent time and project management skills
• BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field