Construction Project Assistant - Roads

Construction Project Assistant - Roads 

Job Ref: 157/10/2015

Location: Kenya

Our client, an engineering and construction company specializing in roads construction and maintenance is seeking a Construction Project Assistant

Reporting to: Project Manager

Job Profile: Supports completion of road construction projects by organizing and controlling project elements and activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops projects by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements: assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors/suppliers
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; competing technical studies; preparing cost estimates / budgets.
• Determines project schedule by studying project progress ; coordinating activities, resolving problems
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, plan and schedule changes; recommending actions
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures administering contractor contracts
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions
• Maintains safe working environment by enforcing procedures, rules and regulation (HSE)
• Maintains project data base by entering and backing up data
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• Judging whether projects are workable by assessing materials, costs and time requirements
• Assessing the environment impact and risks connected to projects
• Preparing bids do tenders and reporting to clients, public agencies and planning bodies
• Managing, directing and monitoring progress during each phase of a project
• Making sure site meet legal guidelines, and health and safety requirements
• Cost reduction measure to sites i.e. cost of production task rates, material usage
• Preparing budgets for sites
• General management of construction sites both on site and office
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements for all sites
• Making sure that measurements on site are accurate as reported including material testing.
• Making sure materials and workmanship used are of quality and value for money.
• Understanding of all relevant changes, written instructions, specifications, checking them and using them as references when inspecting works.
• Preparation of final accounts.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma in Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Project Management or related
• At least 3 - 5 years of solid experience in construction Project Management Civil/Construction Project Management qualification and experience a MUST
• Experience in Roads 2000 projects an advantage
• Substantial technical awareness in overseeing civil engineering projects from inception to completion
• Sharp computer skills in Ms. Office and
• MS Projects efficiency a MUST
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Mature and self-driven with planning and organizing abilities

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their online application on or before 27th October 2015 athttp://goo.gl/T8sryH

Categories: ENGINEERING