Job Vacancies at Tatu City Limited

The Project Planner will be responsible for crafting, overseeing, and managing project schedules and budgets, ensuring that Tatu City’s residential and mixed-use construction projects are delivered on time and within budget. This role calls for dynamic collaboration with site teams, contractors, and project managers to guarantee alignment with the company's objectives and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, including sequencing of construction activities for residential and infrastructure projects.
• Monitor daily and weekly site progress, verify subcontractor performance, and identify schedule variances against the baseline plan.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections specific to ongoing developments.
• Review and validate subcontractor claims, interim payment applications, and variations for accuracy and compliance.
• Track materials, manpower, and equipment utilization to ensure alignment with project timelines and resources.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and performance summaries for management and key stakeholders.
• Maintain and update project risk registers, highlighting potential schedule or cost risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Support contract administration by assessing time and cost impacts of design or scope changes.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, project governance standards, and local regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with site engineers, quantity surveyors, procurement, and project managers to maintain accurate reporting and communication across teams.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
• 4 years of relevant experience in project controls, preferably in residential, mixed-use, or infrastructure developments.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and workflows for residential projects (structural works, finishes, MEP, and handover phases).
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Power BI is an added advantage.
• Experience in cost control, budgeting, and earned value management.
• Familiarity with Kenyan construction codes, approval processes, and local authority regulations.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and within multidisciplinary project teams.

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We're on the lookout for a meticulous and analytical Quantity Surveyor (QS) to take charge of cost planning, procurement, and financial oversight for our construction projects. The perfect candidate will bring experience from managing large-scale residential complexes and/or warehouses.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, feasibility studies, and detailed budgets on all design stages.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and tender documents.
• Advise on cost-efficient materials and construction methods.
• Effective budget tracking to ensure projects stay within financial constraints.

Procurement & Tendering

• Assist in contractor/subcontractor selection and bid evaluations.
• Preparing, negotiating and analyzing costs for tenders and contracts.
• Recommend procurement strategies (traditional, design & build, etc.).

 Financial Control & Reporting ·      

• Monitor project expenditures and forecast final costs.
• Valuing completed work and certifying payments.
• Conduct interim valuations and progress payment certifications.
• Manage variations, change orders, and cost reconciliation.

 Contract Administration

• Administer contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and ensure compliance.
• Handle claims, disputes, and extension-of-time requests.
• Liaise with legal teams on contractual matters.

Risk & Value Management

• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Implement value engineering to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Advise on lifecycle costing and sustainability initiatives.

Post-Construction Duties

• Finalize accounts, including variations and retention releases.
• Resolve disputes and close out financial matters.
• Provide post-project cost analysis and lessons learned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Board of Registered Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS) or a comparable regulatory authority.
• Professional affiliation with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS, UK) is preferred.
• At least 4 years of practical site-based supervision experience in large-scale residential projects and/or industrial warehouses.
• Demonstrated expertise in FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
• Strong knowledge of the Kenyan market, especially related to large-scale residential developments and/or warehouse suppliers and contractors.
• Outstanding skills in site reporting and documentation, emphasizing progress tracking, risk assessment, and the implementation of corrective measures.
• Technical competence in cost estimation, contract management, and dispute resolution (experience in arbitration is an advantage).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and construction methodologies.