Infrastructure Project Manager
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Job summary
Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for all Human Practice Foundation infrastructure and construction projects.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
8 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
Location: Nanyuki, with anticipated relocation to Narok Kenya | Reports to: Programme Director
JOB PURPOSE
Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for all Human Practice Foundation infrastructure and construction projects. The role requires proven strength in both construction project management/team leadership and quantity surveying (including personal preparation of BoQs and cost estimates), to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard, in compliance with statutory, donor, and organizational requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Infrastructure Leadership
• Lead HPF's infrastructure strategy and set construction policies, standards, and procedures.
• Develop standardized designs, specifications, and BoQs for education and community projects.
• Advise senior management on infrastructure investments, risks, and budgets.
Project Planning & Management
• Manage the full project lifecycle, from needs assessment to commissioning and handover.
• Develop implementation plans, schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and risk registers.
• Track scope, schedule, cost, and quality; produce reports, forecasts, and corrective action plans.
Quantity Surveying & Financial Management
• Prepare and review BoQs, cost estimates, valuations, and payment certificates.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and enforce cost controls for value for money.
• Evaluate contractor claims, variations, and extension-of-time requests.
Procurement & Contract Management
• Lead feasibility studies, site assessments, and tender preparation.
• Work closely with the tender committee on bid evaluations, contractor selection, and negotiations.
• Administer contracts, variation order controls, and consultant and contractor performance.
Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance
• Conduct site inspections and technical audits; certify completed works and milestones.
• Verify materials, workmanship, and compliance with specifications and building regulations.
• Identify defects and non-conformities and ensure corrective action.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Implement HSE procedures and ensure OHS compliance on all sites.
• Monitor safety performance, investigate incidents, and promote a safety culture.
Stakeholder & Donor Engagement
• Represent HPF with contractors, government agencies, communities, schools, and partners.
• Prepare infrastructure updates for donors, management, and boards.
• Support fundraising with budgets, concept designs, and technical proposal inputs.
Team Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and appraise Project Engineers and technical staff.
• Set KPIs and foster accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Economics, or a related field, AND demonstrated construction/project management training or equivalent practical grounding in both QS technical work and project/team leadership. A Master's degree is an added advantage.
- Registration with BORAQS, IEK, EBK, or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Both of the following: (i) PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or Certified Construction Project Manager; AND (ii) a relevant QS certification or professional QS registration.
- Minimum 8 years combining construction project management/infrastructure delivery AND quantity surveying/cost control, including 5 years in senior leadership overseeing multiple projects and teams
- Proven experience in contract administration, procurement, tender evaluation, and financial management on large institutional or community projects.
- NGO, donor-funded, or government project experience is an added advantage.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Construction project management, QS and cost control, contract management, risk management, QA/QC, HSE, budgeting, strategic thinking, team leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, integrity and accountability.
SUCCESS INDICATORS
- Projects delivered within approved timelines and budgets.
- High construction quality standards maintained.
- Improved cost efficiency, contract management, and contractor accountability.
- Effective reporting and governance systems in place.
- A high-performing infrastructure team.
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