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  • Posted: Mar 28, 2018
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    We believe everyone has the right to good design and access to healthy, inspiring and dignified spaces. PROCESS Our projects focus on the process of construction rather than just the final product. We believe this process is a powerful tool for affecting social change and empowering people through the sharing of skills and knowledge on site. Building ...
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    Construction Project Manager

    Job description

    Are you a skilled engineer or experienced building contractor who is talented in project management? Are you motivated by designing and executing construction projects? Do you have a passion for contributing to community empowerment through your work?

    Orkidstudio wants you.

    Orkidstudio creates high quality, affordable and healthy buildings, through an exceptional end-to-end design and construction process, which use local materials and promote opportunities for women.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Orkidstudio is looking to grow its team by bringing on a Construction Project Manager to support the delivery of our projects within agreed timelines and budgets. The successful applicant will be able to work within a dynamic and challenging environment alongside a highly talented team driven by social impact and ensuring everyone has access to good design.

    This is a full-time position based at our Nairobi office in Kenya and candidates should have minimum 5 years’ experience. The role will require you to be willing to travel in connection with our construction projects across East Africa and Zambia.

    Orkidstudio is looking for a unique individual for this position. Competency and experience in construction project management is fundamental, however, more than any particular disciplinary background the ideal candidate will have a passion for community development and the capacity to cope within a highly demanding environment.

    This is not a conventional position. The work of Orkidstudio is often located in highly challenging areas - geographically, politically, economically, socially - and within an industry frought with demands not often encountered in a more developed environment. Orkidstudio strives to deliver a high quality of performance for its clients, and our project management team is central to ensuring this success. Yet the demands placed on you will go beyond your typical construction job - you will need to efficiently manage teams of under-skilled labourers, oversee supply chains that so often fail, and drive forward a quality expectation that is rarely delivered by other contractors.

    This is unquestionably a stressful job. And yet, it will be the most exciting, invigorating and rewarding position you ever hold. You will be working alongside a team of intelligent, creative and committed individuals that share your passion. You will see tangible results from your hard work, you will change the lives of many people for the better and you will play a part in empowering disadvantaged women in the most unlikely of sectors.

    DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

    Competency:

    • Have a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of construction, including first hand experience with a variety building systems (RC frame, masonry, timber frame and earthen building methods are particularly relevant);
    • A strong understanding of quality standards and assurance, plus experience with construction health and safety compliance;
    • Competence in reading and interpreting technical documentation and drawings required to execute a project;
    • Trained in commonly used industry software (AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Project), and an aptitude for learning new software. Experience using Procore and ProEst considered a bonus;
    • Strong leadership skills and confidence directing and supervising large teams of people. Experience working with community groups will be considered a bonus;
    • Key managerial skills, including having had control over construction budgets and schedules;
    • A strong aptitude for problem-solving and clear decision-making within a challenging and pressured environment.

    Project Management:

    • Work with the client and internal teams to create project plans that will guide implementation;
    • Manage the execution of a project from beginning to end, within budget and according to agreed upon timelines;
    • Understand and be able to independently handle multiple construction projects of varying complexity and with diverse requirements;

    Site Management:

    • Manage on-site resources including construction materials and teams (experience working with low-skill-level teams is a bonus);
    • Oversee construction projects on site, competently managing regular reporting and adherence to health and safety requirements;
    • Support local community relationships and ensure the essential buy-in of community leaders, organizers, and members;
    • Ensure quality of workmanship through proper methodology, supervision and instruction to the project Foreman/woman and workforce.

    Social Impact:

    • Value Orkidstudio’s mission and demonstrate commitment to ensuring social impact goals are met on each project, with a focus on training women in construction;
    • Experience training or working with community teams, especially in construction, is a bonus.

    DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

    • Minimum 5 years’ experience, in construction or site management;
    • Experience is valued more than academic qualifications, though relevant degrees include civil/structural engineering, construction/project management, architecture and quantity surveying;
    • Willing and able to travel within East Africa and Zambia, including spending periods in remote or challenging environments;
    • Passionate about developing communities and empowering women in construction;
    • Confident, independent and proactive worker, able to multi-task under pressure;
    • Strong expertise coordinating construction projects and ensuring high quality outcomes;
    • Experience working with alternative building materials would be a bonus (non-essential);
    • Registered with a relevant professional board or body considered a plus (non-essential).

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Orkidstudio on www.linkedin.com to apply

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