Tuesday, March 13, 2012

TECHNICAL MANAGER / ENGINEER JOB IN KENYA

A well established construction company with Projects in various parts of the country wishes to recruit a qualified engineer for the position of Technical Manager /Engineer.

The successful candidate, based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Project Sites, will work in liaison with the GM Technical as a technical advisor with respect to the Site projects to ensure proper implementation of project related activities and programmes.

Responsibilities:

In liaison with GM Technical:

Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management;
Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates etc;

Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors etc;
Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests;
Determine project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements etc;
Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems;
Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
Control project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
Prepare regular project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintain product and company reputation by complying with laid down agreements within the set deadlines
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Sit in for the GM Technical in his absence
Any other duties as may be assigned

Requirements

B.Sc. Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental or equivalent) and Masters Degree in Business or equivalent.
Registered as a full professional Engineer with relevant technical professional body.
At least ten years relevant experience with at least 5 years served in a senior position
Computer skills – MS Office, AutoCAD etc.

Application Process:

Send your application letter and a detailed CV INDICATING current and expected salary to jobsfind11@gmail.com by 24th March 2011.

If you are not a registered engineer do not apply.

Applications without the minimum requirements will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates with be communicated to.