Construction Manager - Building

Construction Manager - Building

Tatu City · Tatu City, Kenya · — · Posted 2025-05-08

Workplace: on_site

Department: Construction & Delivery Department

Description

Responsibilities:

• The Construction Manager works onsite monitoring and refining the long range and short-term plans to drive project delivery
• Responsible for directing the day-to-day activities in the field
• Manage and coordinate the flow of communication, control costs, manage and control the schedule, implement and monitor the safety programs
• Verify that the completed work is constructed to a quality level consistent with the requirements of the construction documents
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate resources.
• Ensure that all civil & infrastructure activities are well planned and coordinated.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations, project specifications.
• Establish and oversee quality control policy and procedures for construction.
• Direct and supervise construction workers and subcontractors.
• Assist in selection and oversee manpower, equipment, and materials to sustain the work efficiency and track inventory.
• Coordinate with PM for procurement of tools and materials to conform to the workloads, plans and schedules.
• Oversee and manage field staff, serving as the lead inspector and providing support to office staff.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure project goals are met.
• Develop and implement project schedules, ensuring timely completion of construction activities.
• Monitor project budgets and control costs, identifying and mitigating potential overruns.
• Review and report on cost submissions and payment certificates prepared by subcontractor for completeness of all necessary information and supporting documentation to substantiate the cost. Identify and request any/all missing documents and review that all supporting documents are properly correlated and cross referenced.
• Request, review and comment on, pricing information and its supporting documents such as but not limited to quotations, purchase orders, invoices, unit price-build-ups, measurement of quantities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and contract specifications.
• Review and approve construction submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Conduct regular site inspections to assess progress and identify potential issues.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and clients.
• Mentor and develop junior staff members to build a strong, capable team.
• Collaborate with design teams to resolve field issues and implement design changes as needed.
• Manage project documentation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records are maintained.
• Participate in project planning and risk assessment activities.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in construction management.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Negotiate terms of agreements, assist in drafting contracts and obtain permits and licenses.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
• Prepare unit prices benchmarks based on similar and/or analogous items.
• Review and supervise quantities measurement when required.
• Monitor and control efficient use of equipment.
• Utilize effective traffic control techniques to ensure safety of project site workers and those passing through a work zone.
• Implement effective safety measures on site and use safety management techniques to conduct incident investigations, identify deficiencies, and implement effective countermeasures.

Requirements

• Engineering Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in construction management and construction supervision
• General contractor experience is a plus
• Experience in projects around high raised, residential and commercial development, warehouses and logistic centers.
• Extensive knowledge in AutoCAD
• HSSE Leadership skills
• Fluent English language skills
• Ability to work on-site full time
• Confident and capable individual with strong client focus, able to operate and grow a performing team

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