Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite Qualification: BA/BSc/HND Experience: 5 years Location: Nairobi Job Field: Construction and Site Engineering, Project and Program Management

Department: Project Management

Reports To: Lead Project Manager

Working Hours: Monday to Saturday, or as agreed with supervisor

Job Purpose The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing construction projects to ensure timely, cost-effective and quality delivery. The role ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards while managing project teams and stakeholders. The position drives successful execution of multiple projects from initiation to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, deliverables, and milestones.

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to produce realistic construction schedules.

• Budget & Cost Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets to ensure efficient cost control.

• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.

• Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise on-site teams to ensure alignment with project requirements.

• Provide direction to site supervisors, contractors, and workers.

• Risk & Safety Management

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Enforce safety standards; conduct routine safety inspections and audits.

• Quality Assurance

• Maintain quality standards across all phases of construction.

• Review blueprints, architectural drawings, and specifications for accuracy and feasibility.

• Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary contact for clients, providing regular updates on project progress.

• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders: clients, architects, engineers, contractors.

• Permits & Regulations

• Ensure all required permits, certifications, and inspections are obtained and updated.

• Comply with local building codes, zoning laws, and construction regulations.

• Problem Solving

• Address challenges such as delays, design changes, and site conditions promptly to minimize disruption.

• Project Closeout

• Oversee completion of punch lists and final inspections.

• Prepare final project reports, including lessons learned and improvement areas.

• Key Performance Indicators / Measures & Expectations (optional)

• Project Delivery

• On-time project completion

• ≥ 90% of projects delivered within agreed timelines

• Budget adherence

• ≤ 5% variance between budgeted and actual costs

• Quality Assurance

• Quality audit pass rate

• 100% compliance with internal and regulatory standards

• Rework rate

• ≤ 3% rework due to quality issues

• Safety Compliance

• Safety incident rate

• Zero major incidents

• Safety audit score

• ≥ 95% compliance across all sites

• Stakeholder Management

• Client satisfaction score

• ≥ 4.0/5 rating on project handover

• Response time to issues

• 95% of issues addressed within 24–48 hours

• Team Management

• Team performance rating

• ≥ 4.0/5 average rating for supervised teams

• Attendance in site meetings

• 100% participation in scheduled meetings

• Documentation & Reporting

• Timeliness of reports

• Weekly and monthly reports submitted by deadline

• Accuracy of reporting

• 100% accuracy in project updates and documentation

Qualifications

• Technical Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or related field
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project or ERP)
• Strong understanding of construction processes, scheduling tools, and industry standards
• Knowledge of building codes, construction regulations, and compliance requirements
• Soft Skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple sites

Experience

• 5+ years’ experience managing construction projects with a proven record of delivering within time and budget.

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