ESTATES MANAGER

ESTATES MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university
• At least seven (7) years experience, five (5) years of which in construction and two (2) years in roads building, construction and maintenance
• Work experience in a big organization as a Facility Manager/ Maintenance Manager/ Construction Manager/ Site Engineer
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft project and reporting software programs
• Registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Wide experience in the administration of staff
• Preparation of specifications, Bills of Quantities, Schedule of Materials, Cost Estimates and Supervision of the works and project reporting
• Experience in  the water supply systems, sewerage systems and road maintenance
• Conversant with local government regulations and other statutory regulations such as NEMA and County Council approvals
• Conversant with ISO certification
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Knowledge of equipment and facility maintenance
• Technical knowledge and skills in working with air conditioning and heating systems
• Knowledge and experience with safety, fire, construction and public access regulations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintenance of all buildings, generators, roads, pumps as per the  maintenance schedule
• Maintenance of  water treatment works
• Maintenance of  power lines, generators and compressors
• Management and supervision of  all works of Estates Department
• Preparation of budget for maintenance work and estimates
• Preparation of periodic reports on the status of the buildings and other installations
• Provide guidance in the Estates Section of the University
• Provide estimates for minor projects and repairs in liaison with the University Architect
• Provide information on data repairs to the management
• Responsible for supervision of facilities staff and contractors

TERMS OF SERVICE:
The terms for non-teaching positions include a generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance. Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance-based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.
The application letter should give full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI

Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, Monday, 16th November, 2015

ENQUIRIES:
For details related to job specifications and general requirements, kindly visit our website: www.ku.ac.ke

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.