Job Description
SENIOR MANAGER, PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CONSTRUCTION - (KET 3)
REF:KET/5/1C/40/91-B (9/2023) – ONE (1POST) FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT
RENEWABLE SUBJECT TO PERFORMANCE.
Reporting to General Manager, Design & Construction
Job Purpose
This job is responsible for coordinating Project Management and Construction of a
reliable, efficient and effective electricity transmission infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks
i) Providing leadership in the Division;
ii) Liaising with project financiers and other external stakeholders during
construction of transmission infrastructure projects;
iii) Coordinating implementation of strategies relating to transmission
infrastructure project management and construction;
iv) Ensuring compliance with standards and procedures pertaining to project
management and construction;
v) Providing strategic leadership and guidance to the project management and
construction teams;
vi) Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in construction and
project management;
vii) Preparing Departmental annual budget, procurement plan and work plan;
viii) Liaising with the General Manager on matters relating to the project
management and construction of transmission infrastructure projects;
ix) Overseeing internal processes and workflows for operational effectiveness;
x) Proposing the Directorate’s annual budget, procurement and work plan;
xi) Managing the implementation of risk mitigation measures and updating of the
Directorate’s Enterprise Risk Register;
xii) Formulating of technical guidelines and standards for transmission infrastructure
project management and construction;
xiii) Managing staff job performance and evaluation, career development, capacity
building and deployment of skills;
xiv) Handing over of project sites to contractors;
xv) Chairing kick-off meetings for contractors and consultants;
xvi) Certifying works done by consultants and contractors;
xvii) Reviewing of interim payments to contractors and consultants;
xviii)Reviewing project financial appraisals for contractors and consultants;
xix) Reviewing of final accounts and contract closure for contractors and
consultants;
xx) Appointing project managers and engineers in consultation with other
departments and directorates during project implementation;
xxi) Liaising with other process owners during construction of transmission system
projects;
xxii) Coordinating and submitting periodic project status reports to the GM;
xxiii)Reporting to the GM on issues related to project management and construction
of transmission system projects;
xxiv)Collating and preparing progress reports related to project management and
construction of transmission system projects;
xxv) Implementing Quality assurance in the Department;
xxvi)Coordinating scope changes and construction activities in interfacing projects.
Qualifications & Skills required:
i). Must have Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized Institution;
ii). Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution or any
other; relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
iii). Must be a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
iv). Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
v). Project Management Practitioner will be an added advantage;
vi). Must have more than ten (10) years relevant work experience of which five (5)
years are in management.
Working Conditions
i). Office setting
ii). Field visits
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
i). A Signed application letter;
ii). A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions
held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to
take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
iii). Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
iv). Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
Important Information to note:
i). Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It
is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
ii). Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
iii). Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
iv). Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National
Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
v). It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Only Successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six
Clearance Certificates : -
a) Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations;
b) Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
c) Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
d) Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
and
e) Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).