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  • Posted: Feb 8, 2023
    Deadline: Feb 28, 2023
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    At Dynamic People Consulting (DPC), we offer a proactive response to the constantly evolving human resource market. Because your organization is unique, we take the time to learn your business, listen to your needs and then offer a strategic approach that is tailor made to suit your needs.
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    Project Manager

    Reporting to the Technical Manager, he/she will be responsible for providing technical direction, keep management informed of budgets and ensure the projects are completed on time and within budget. 

    ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

    Management

    • Coordinate people and resources to achieve design and production deadlines, including procurement of materials and sub-contracted services
    • Take responsibility for project management of engineering projects as required
    • Ensure standard operating procedures and project guidelines are in place
    • Task allocation and performance evaluation of team members
    • Project scheduling and resource management
    • Plan, budget and report on project status, present, monthly and annual reports to senior management
    • Meet with client teams and gather requirements, conduct regular team meetings and track project progress
    • Interview candidates and hire resources, where needed or applicable
    • Estimate project budgets, coordinate with finance department for funds and plan for purchasing of equipment and hardware in a cost-effective way
    • Provide an efficient working atmosphere to project teams and ensure objectives are met within stipulated time

    Technical

    • Must ensure teams follow the correct procedures, policies and documentation requirements across project phase
    • Able to guide the team through the development, testing and implementation stages and review the completed work effectively
    • Provide direction and technical expertise in design, development and systems integration
    • Able to make quick decisions and solve technical problems to provide an efficient environment for project implementation
    • Identify resource and equipment requirements, efficient capacity planning and manage software and hardware availability
    • Must provide technical training to teams when required and serve as a technical mentor to team members
    • Responsible, through a combination of in-house design, for technical oversight and co-ordination of staff & suppliers, as well as the effective and efficient delivery of equipment
    • Develop and manage the technical practice and standards of the company
    • Manage the development of technical strategies, documents, contracts, processes and specifications to ensure quality, consistency and efficiency in all technical engineering activities.
    • Manage the preparation, review and approval of feasibility studies, designs, costing and technical contract terms & conditions with sales team and management
    • Overall responsible for establishing and introducing appropriate engineering standards and processes from point of sale to completion and sign-off of installations.
    • Arrange the production of high-quality documentation (fabrication drawings and specifications, performance specifications and user guides) to accompany equipment installed by the company, and which is appropriate to the intended end user
    • Ensure that design and specifications are met and processes are observed and applied effectively.
    • Identify and assess the value and capability of new or additional technologies.
    • Develop technical capability within the team
    • Identify, provide and facilitate solutions to engineering and technical problems
    • Lead, motivate and manage staff within the project (operations + technical department
    • Provide management with direct reports; including setting and monitoring of personal objectives, mentor and coach, monitor staff performance, and conducting regular performance reviews
    • Ensure that the working time of all engineering resource is undertaken effectively and fairly
    • Lead engineering planning, coordination and review meetings
    • Establish systems and communications from sales and operations teams to enable planning and scheduling of engineering works
    • Ensure client feedback is effectively communicated internally, with particular regard to requirements.

    Commercial

    • Assess and approve suppliers, fabricators, equipment and third-party providers
    • Review, recommend and approve contracts and cost estimates within delegated authority
    • Adopt a client facing role from responding to client queries, to solving engineering disputes
    • Work with the business development manager to evaluate technical elements of new and potential business offerings
    • Proactively contribute to the preparation and implementation of the business plan, including securing Board approval
    • Support the Director in reviewing performance data including financial, sales and activity reports to monitor and measure productivity and profitability
    • Assess the feasibility, viability, risk and business potential of proposed technical innovations or proposed collaborations with other organizations
    • Provide engineering support to the sales team

    Health, Safety and Quality

    • Ensuring Health and Safety documentation is in place in line with the recommended regulations.
    • Ensure that all engineering work is designed, procured and delivered in a safe, managed and lawful manner, compliant with all relevant legislation.
    • Fully support and comply with company HSQE policies

    Desired Skills

    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
    • Must be a strategic thinker and have strong negotiation skills
    • Possess a collaborative mindset and work well as part of a team
    • Superior time management abilities and capable of meeting deadlines
    • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
    • Must have up to date industry trends as well as laws and regulations
    • Ability to build strong relationships with clients and industry contacts

    Job Requirements

    • 5+ years working experience in Project Management (preferably with experience in automation for smarter building solutions)
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Project Management
    • MUST have a Diploma in Project Management
    • Experience in smart building solutions world

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Dynamic People Consulting (DPC) on www.careers.dpckenya.com to apply

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