About the Organization: Nuru Kenya Social Enterprises funds sustainable poverty eradication in rural communities by investing in local entrepreneurs and incubating a diverse portfolio of profitable businesses in the developing world.Nuru Kenya Social Enterprises is looking for an experienced professional to fill the position of Construction Site Manager.
About the Position: The person shall directly report to the NKSE Business Line Managers. This is a short-term (6 month) contract to oversee the construction of a poultry facility and dairy-processing unit located in Kisumu, Nyanza Province of Kenya.
Position: Construction Site Manager
Employer: Nuru Social Enterprises, Ltd.
Location: Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenya
Job Type: Full Time, Short-term Contract (6 months)
About the Organization: Nuru Social Enterprises is comprised of a Dairy, Poultry and Consumer Products Business lines currently working in western region of Kenya.
Specific Responsibilities: The primary responsibility is to prepare the site prior to the commencement of construction work (to set out the site and organize facilities), to plan and ensure that the construction projects meet agreed specifications, budgets and timescales and to oversee building work.
General job duties include, but not limited to, the following:
Liaising and reporting progress, including with contract staff (such as architects and surveyors) as well as NKSE
Supervising contracted staff
Meeting contractors
Making safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety
Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
Maintaining quality control procedures
Motivating the workforce/contractors
Problem solving
Using project management computer applicationsSpecific job duties are as follows:
Primary Project Management
Review material requirements forwarded from contractors and staff, cross checking as per the BQ or from orders provided
Confer with other supervisory personnel and project owners (NKSE), Architects, contractors, and other professionals to resolve matters such as work procedures, and site problems resolution, before and after Project commences
Prepare standard costs (prices) for each item as input into project costing.
Review Work program and timelines drawn up by managers, Construction Company or other contractors, and get the formal approval of all as well as check for appropriateness.
Provide regular updates to appropriate NKSE teams to ensure that all are involved in planned activities and that implementation is carried out appropriately by contractor(s).
Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately related to constructionSite Management
Plans and Controls use of resources on Site
Ensure all necessary resources are availed on site and inventory checked against delivery notes, that materials are secure and re-counted each day and ensures that deliveries are correct.
Monitor use of Labor, skill of labor required, and quantity of labor
Sourcing of lacking equipment which site may need
Arrange for Statutory Inspections and approvals on time
Checks for soundness of construction and reports any issues
Monitors Site Materials Deliver Book/Documentation
Formally follow up on all issues raised on site
Get approvals for all instructions which will have cost or structural impacts on the site
Monitor all activities of other Contractors and sub-contractors on Site
Review deliverables prepared by team
Ensure the timing of works fit into the original Works program/plan and timeline and report any delays
Negotiate subcontractor payments where applicableCommunication
Serve the team through implementation of proper communication channels
Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
Holds regular status meetings with project team.
Keeps project team well informed of changes within the construction process and implications
Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
Report to management all issues that have impact on project deliverables
Report to management all contractor related issues as they arise
Coordinate hand over site management procedures between partiesInternal Operations
Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
Leads internal teams/task forces
Approves contractor time and expense reports in according to contractor requirements
Assists in creating contract agreements
Reviews the status reports contractors, shares with NKSE Management and addresses issues as appropriate.
Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies for materials and goods delivery and contractor work according to best practicesSkills and Qualifications for Site Manager:
Degree/ Diploma in Structural Engineering preferred
5 years of site / project management experience highly desirable
Commendable experience in running projects
Basic computer knowledge, especially packages that deal with BOQs
Thorough product knowledge of building materials
Construction background is preferred
Good communication skills
Problem solving skills
Commercial awareness
Ability to motivate others
Team working skills
Ability to communicate in both English and SwahiliWorking Conditions: Work will be performed on site and sometimes in office. Some work is also expected from the computer at home during evenings and weekends during busier seasons.
Remuneration: Commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience. Nuru Social Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we give equal opportunity to all qualified candidates.
Application Process: Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter supported by at least two known references.
Kindly quote your current and expected salary.
Please complete your application in English, include your phone number, and email it to jobs@nurusocialenterprises.org by August 1, 2015.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
