Reporting to : Project Manager.
Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to Project sites.

Job Purpose:

The job holder will be responsible for supporting business growth strategy through implementation of projects value addition plans and strategies on a day-to-day basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Work closely with projects managers to assist in reports analysis and execution of projects work strategies to completion.
  2. Support in doing proper project planning with clear budgets, timely projections.
  3. Help in tracking project costs in order to meet the given budget.
  4. Recruit more qualified staff to help in managing workload, assist in handling petty cash for labor wages.
  5. Work closely with caretakes and casual laborers to ensure they are performing their roles effectively.
  6. Ensure that a list of all site property and assets are well kept, work with caretakers to ensure they are safe and in good condition against pilferage and wastage in all projects.
  7. Manage relationships in the current customer portfolio and ensure excellent customer service to all the clients.
  8. Maintain high standards of service to both internal and external clients.
  9. Ensure safety and health regulations are fully adhered to in all sites, ensure total compliance with all legal regulations.
  10. Work closely with the human resource department & projects managers to ensure safety measures are in place across all Optiven projects.
  11. Do project master plans with guidance of projects manager and assist in monitoring and evaluation of progress.
  12. Share with management daily and weekly reports on value additions, incidents and defects as well as casuals engaged.
  13. Perform any other responsibilities that may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Civil engineering or a related field
  • Minimum 3 years of project management and related experience.
  • Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be a plus.
  • Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
  • Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
  • Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
  • Good communication, analytical, report writing and presentation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.

Applications:

If you believe you have high performance culture, positive mental attitude and are self-driven, then apply through recruitment@optiven.co.ke.

NB:

  • We do not charge for job applications and interviews.
  • Last day of application is 30th April 2024.
  • Shortlisting will be done on rolling basis.
  • Salary negotiable during interview.
  • Due to the huge number of applications we get, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Applicants give the company express consent to conduct background checks for employment suitability.