Project Manager at Kenya Railways Corporation

Job Title: Project Manager

Employer: Kenya Railways Corporation

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya  

Application Deadline:11th Oct 2013

Responsibilities  

• Managing all infrastructure projects for the corporation in regard to development of non-conceded assets;
• Carrying out feasibility studies for minor and major works and recommend new projects and extensions to existing structures, new railway lines and ports;
• Carrying out required site visits and inspections to determine the engineering aspects of planned and on-going works;
• Initiating, planning, preparing and executing repair and maintenance programs of all non-conceded assets including houses, offices and workshops;
• Preparing reports and projects to ensure that decisions are based on the best possible information and take account of all resources implications and time and budget constraints;
• Negotiating contracts with external contractors to carry out major capital projects and minor works ensuring the best value for money for the corporation; and
• Ensuring certification of the completion of projects and taking over on behalf of the corporation.

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional registration with Engineers Registration Board
• 8 years engineering experience in projects design, construction and supervision.
• Must have a PMI certification
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Project Management tool or software
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Terms of offer
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.

The application form is available on the Kenya Railways Website www.krc.co.ke.

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form, attach their testimonials and certificates and address their applications to the:

Managing Director
Kenya Railways Corporation
P.O. Box 30121, 00100,
Nairobi

Note:

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Kenya Railways Corporation is an equal opportunity Employer