# Construction Manager - Building

> Tatu City · Tatu City, Kenya · — · Posted 2025-05-08

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Construction & Delivery Department

## Description

**Responsibilities:**

-   The Construction Manager works onsite monitoring and refining the long range and short-term plans to drive project delivery
-   Responsible for directing the day-to-day activities in the field
-   Manage and coordinate the flow of communication, control costs, manage and control the schedule, implement and monitor the safety programs
-   Verify that the completed work is constructed to a quality level consistent with the requirements of the construction documents
-   Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate resources.
-   Ensure that all civil & infrastructure activities are well planned and coordinated.
-   Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations, project specifications.
-   Establish and oversee quality control policy and procedures for construction.
-   Direct and supervise construction workers and subcontractors.
-   Assist in selection and oversee manpower, equipment, and materials to sustain the work efficiency and track inventory.
-   Coordinate with PM for procurement of tools and materials to conform to the workloads, plans and schedules.
-   Oversee and manage field staff, serving as the lead inspector and providing support to office staff.
-   Coordinate with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure project goals are met.
-   Develop and implement project schedules, ensuring timely completion of construction activities.
-   Monitor project budgets and control costs, identifying and mitigating potential overruns.
-   Review and report on cost submissions and payment certificates prepared by subcontractor for completeness of all necessary information and supporting documentation to substantiate the cost. Identify and request any/all missing documents and review that all supporting documents are properly correlated and cross referenced.
-   Request, review and comment on, pricing information and its supporting documents such as but not limited to quotations, purchase orders, invoices, unit price-build-ups, measurement of quantities.
-   Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and contract specifications.
-   Review and approve construction submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
-   Conduct regular site inspections to assess progress and identify potential issues.
-   Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and clients.
-   Mentor and develop junior staff members to build a strong, capable team.
-   Collaborate with design teams to resolve field issues and implement design changes as needed.
-   Manage project documentation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records are maintained.
-   Participate in project planning and risk assessment activities.
-   Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in construction management.
-   Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
-   Negotiate terms of agreements, assist in drafting contracts and obtain permits and licenses.
-   Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
-   Prepare unit prices benchmarks based on similar and/or analogous items.
-   Review and supervise quantities measurement when required.
-   Monitor and control efficient use of equipment.
-   Utilize effective traffic control techniques to ensure safety of project site workers and those passing through a work zone.
-   Implement effective safety measures on site and use safety management techniques to conduct incident investigations, identify deficiencies, and implement effective countermeasures.

## Requirements

-   Engineering Degree or equivalent experience
-   Minimum 15 years’ experience in construction management and construction supervision
-   General contractor experience is a plus
-   Experience in projects around high raised, residential and commercial development, warehouses and logistic centers.
-   Extensive knowledge in AutoCAD
-   HSSE Leadership skills
-   Fluent English language skills
-   Ability to work on-site full time
-   Confident and capable individual with strong client focus, able to operate and grow a performing team

## Apply

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