Nairobi, Kenya
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Foundation Finance, the role holder will be responsible for planning and overseeing both construction and supplies projects within Safaricom & Mpesa Foundations, from the initial ideation through to completion of all Foundations’ construction and non-construction projects and managing the work of contracted Project Management Consultants.
The role holder will also lead and oversee projects implementation and will work closely with Engineers and Architects of contracted Project Management consultants to develop a plan, create a project time frame, distribute resources, and ensure timely completion of projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in scoping and costing of projects for submission to the Board for funding consideration.
- Review and supervise the work and processes of project management consultants to ensure smooth delivery of high-quality projects.
- Monitor implementation of all projects to ensure value for money in all construction projects.
- Monitor implementation of all projects to ensure delivery of quality projects.
- Lead projects assessment visits with consultants to scope projects.
- Review and interpret projects design reports, Bills of Quantities and Tender Evaluation reports submitted by projects Management Consultants from time to time to ensure transparency, fairness, completeness, and compliance to set guidelines and policies.
- Monitor and ensure professionals are engaged in managing implementation of Foundations projects.
- Explore innovation in implementation of projects to optimize on resources without compromising on projects quality.
- Guide project teams and committees in approval of projects and manage project teams in the implementation of both large- and small-scale initiatives
- Guide the Teams on costing of projects under the various initiatives to ensure consistency in costing and scope.
- Ensure all Foundations projects are inspected, and valid documentation for inspections done maintained.
- Track timelines for projects and ensure valid contract documents, bonds and insurances are in place for all projects.
- Review contractors’ valuations for all projects before sharing the same for processing by Finance Team and explore automation of payment requests.
- Monitor implementation of all projects to ensure adherence to timelines and quality
- Any other duties that may be allocated from time to time
- ISO 26000 adherence
- Evaluation of PMs
- Prequalification of contractors and supplier
- Conduct structural design and analysis calculations in accordance with relevant codes and standards.
- Collaborate with architects and other designers to ensure safe and aesthetically fitting designs.
- Resolve structural issues and professional concerns as they arise.
- Utilize AutoCAD and other drafting software to produce 2D and 3D structural plans and components as per project requirements.
- Research and assess new and existing material technologies for practical applications, strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness, providing recommendations for project use.
- Review proposed structural engineering changes from contractors and advise project teams on potential issues.
- Address RFIs and inquiries related to structural engineering raised by contractors during the project.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering, along with registration with relevant engineering bodies.
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of pertinent experience, with a preference for candidates progressing towards professional registration by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
- Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of relevant structural design software, including but not limited to AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Prokon.
- Regulatory Compliance: Practical experience in applying design and detailing codes, encompassing both British and local regulations.
- On-site Management: Ability to effectively manage and supervise on-site activities, ensuring project monitoring and prompt resolution of design-related issues as necessary.
ABOUT US
We are the leading telecommunication company in East Africa. Our purpose is to transform lives by connecting people to people, people to opportunities and people to information. We keep over 42 million customers connected and play a critical role in the society, supporting over one million jobs both directly and indirectly while our total economic value was estimated at KES 362 Billion ($ 3.2 billion) for the 12 months through March 2021.
We are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and with annual revenues of close to KES 298 Billion ($2.5 billion) as at March 2022. We were founded in 1997 as a fully owned subsidiary of Telkom Kenya before a 40 percent acquisition by Vodafone Group PLC in May 2000, and a public offering of 25 percent shares through the NSE in 2008. Under the management of Vodafone Group PLC, we welcomed Michael Joseph, as our first CEO, a few months later in July of 2000. He led the company’s growth to accommodate 16.71 million subscribers from the previous 20,000, largely owing to innovative products like M-PESA in 2007