Project Management Consultant (PMC) at Reeds Africa Consult

• The Project Management Consultant (PMC) will lead the end-to-end delivery of a commercial office fit-out project in Nairobi, from planning and procurement through construction, commissioning, move-in, and post-occupancy stabilization. The PMC will ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality, safety, and statutory requirements.

Job Description

• Project Leadership & Delivery
• Provide overall leadership across project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk
• Act as the primary client representative throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage project execution from design review through move-in and close-out
• Planning & Design Management
• Review design proposals, bills of quantities, and contractor/consultant submissions
• Develop and maintain the Project Execution Plan, master schedule, and cost plan
• Lead design coordination and manage design freeze milestones
• Procurement & Contract Management
• Develop and implement the procurement strategy
• Support proposal evaluation, contractor selection, and award recommendations
• Manage consultant and contractor performance against agreed deliverables
• Construction & Site Supervision
• Oversee on-site construction activities to ensure quality, safety, and compliance
• Monitor progress against schedule and budget, addressing deviations promptly
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, and other stakeholders
• Financial & Risk Management
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, and cost forecasts
• Maintain and update the project risk register
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks
• Reporting & Documentation
• Prepare weekly site and progress reports
• Submit bi-weekly reports covering schedule, cost, risk, HSE, and critical path
• Prepare stage-gate reports at key milestones
• Ensure all project documentation is complete and up to date
• Handover & Move-In
• Oversee commissioning, handover, and defect resolution
• Coordinate installation, move-in readiness, and post-occupancy stabilization
• Deliver comprehensive project close-out documentation

Job Requirements

• 7–10+ years’ experience delivering commercial office fit-out projects as a PMC or Project Manager
• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field
• Strong experience in office design management, procurement, scheduling, and cost control
• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder teams
• Knowledge of Nairobi permitting processes, HSE regulations, and landlord requirements
• Active professional membership in at least one of the following, ACMK, BCEAK or ICPMK
• Professional qualifications (PMP, PRINCE2) are an advantage.