Project Manager -Construction/ Real Estate Job

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Key Responsibilities:

Contractor & Consultant Management:

• Recommend the hiring of contractors, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Review and secure approval for all contract documentation and drawings to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Ensure consultants perform their duties satisfactorily and within their scope of work.

Project Coordination & Communication:

• Establish and manage formal and informal communication structures for the construction process.
• Coordinate design processes to conclusion within budget and timelines.
• Coordinate the delivery of projects within budget, quality standards and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with all Government laws and regulations and manage the process of securing al necessary approvals
• Liaison with Government Authorities e.g. Kiambu County, Nema etc
• Expedite, review, and monitor the issuance of construction information to contractors.
• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of reports, information, and drawings by consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee the identification and documentation of al revisions on drawings, ensuring clarity and accuracy.

Regular follow ups with stakeholders.

Construction Management:

• Monitor, review, and approve the construction program prepared by the contractor.
• Obtain and scrutinize necessary quotations and manage the procurement of client-supplied items.
• Attend site meetings and inspections, and follow up pending issues as needed.

Financial Oversight:

• Review, scrutinize and approve valuations, financial appraisals, variation orders and payment certifications prepared by engineers or Quantity Surveyors (QS).
• Manage the preparation and agreement of the final account.

Quality Control & Documentation:

Coordinate the preparation and issuance of Snag Lists.

• Liaise with clients, agents, and consultants on commissioning and final documentation, including maintenance manuals, test certificates, guarantees, and as-built drawings.
• Expedite the procurement of operating manuals, warranties, and guarantees.
• Coordinate with al parties to ensure works are delivered to the required standards.

Defects &Final Completion Management:

• Oversee the rectification of defects during the Defects Liability Period.
• Manage the preparation and issuance of the Final Completion Defects List and the Certificate of Final Completion

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the projects team, ensuring alignment with projects objectives and deadlines.
• Assign responsibilities, set performance expectations, and monitor team progress.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication within the team to ensure smooth operations and problem resolution.
• Provide guidance and support for the professional development of team members.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback

Design Review Committee (DRC):

• Act as a key member of the Design Review Committee, working closely with external consultants to review and assess al design submissions.
• Ensure that al designs align with project requirements, regulatory standards, and the overall vision of the development.
• Provide constructive feedback and coordinate necessary revisions with consultants and designers.
• Facilitate the approval process for design documentation, ensuring timely decision-making and clear communication between stakeholders.
• Monitor the implementation of approved designs throughout the construction phase to maintain design integrity and quality control.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 7+years of experience in the construction industry, with strong emphasis on construction management in real estate development.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, documentation, and procedures.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational and follow up skills

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