Job Summary

Summit Human Resource & Marketing Group Ltd is seeking a competent, experienced and results-oriented Project Manager / Construction Manager to oversee construction and property development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within approved budgets, and to the required quality, safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage construction projects from inception to completion.
• Supervise contractors, consultants, site teams and construction activities.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, milestones and resource plans.
• Monitor project costs, contractor valuations, variations and expenditure.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental standards on construction sites.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery and utilisation of construction materials.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, delays and cost overruns.
• Maintain project documentation and prepare regular progress reports.
• Coordinate inspections, snagging, defect rectification and project handover.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building Technology or a related field.
• At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in construction or project management.
• Proven experience managing residential, commercial or property development projects.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Kenyan construction regulations, occupational health and safety requirements.
• Relevant professional registration where applicable.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or an equivalent project management certification is an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project scheduling, budgeting and cost control.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural and engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High standards of integrity, accountability and attention to detail.

• Plan, coordinate and manage construction projects from inception to completion.
• Supervise contractors, consultants, site teams and construction activities.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, milestones and resource plans.
• Monitor project costs, contractor valuations, variations and expenditure.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental standards on construction sites.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery and utilisation of construction materials.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, delays and cost overruns.
• Maintain project documentation and prepare regular progress reports.
• Coordinate inspections, snagging, defect rectification and project handover.

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project scheduling, budgeting and cost control.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural and engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High standards of integrity, accountability and attention to detail.

• Bachelors degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building Technology or a related field.
• At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in construction or project management.
• Proven experience managing residential, commercial or property development projects.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Kenyan construction regulations, occupational health and safety requirements.
• Relevant professional registration where applicable.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or an equivalent project management certification is an added advantage.