Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Safaricom, Ltd is a leading mobile network operator in Kenya. It was formed in 1997 as a fully owned subsidiary of Telkom Kenya. In May 2000, Vodafone Group Plc of the United Kingdom acquired a 40% stake and management responsibility for the company. Safaricom employs over 1,500 people mainly stationed in Nairobi and other big cities like Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret in which it manages retail outlets. Currently, it has nationwide dealerships to ensure customers across the country have access to its products and services.

JOB SUMMARY

QualificationsBachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in Mechanical/ Electrical, Engineering from a recognized institution.Professional certifications:Project Management Professional (PMP®) or PRINCE2.Professional Engineer (PE/CE) with a recognized engineering professional body (EBK or equivalent).Membership in relevant professional institutions (e.g., Institution of Engineers of Kenya).Minimum of 7 years of progressive work experience in M & E engineering and project management, including proven experience in design, supervision, contract management, and delivery of large-scale construction projects. Proficiency in engineering design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Tekla Structures, STAAD.Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, Prokon, SAFE) is preferred. Proficiency in project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, Asana, Trello) is preferred.Strong knowledge of international and local construction codes (Eurocodes, BS, ACI, ASTM, Kenya Building Code).Hands-on experience with data analytics and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Or MS Excel) is preferred.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.Knowledge of sustainability practices and ISO standards in construction and project management.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Reporting, Project preparation and planning, Project implementation, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree