Head of Construction Services, Facilities Projects

6 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Aga Khan University Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year

Head of Construction Services

Department

Facilities Projects

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

The incumbent will manage and coordinate all construction activities related to the successful completion of the project; supervise aggressively the quality level of construction on site and assume full responsibility for inspections and acceptance.

Responsibilities:

·   Manage regular site meetings with contractors- Act as Owner's representative on site for monitoring all contractors' construction activities and quality of work.

·    Establish a schedule of inspections with contractor to assure that work is inspected and approved prior to covering up.

·       Compare all aspects of contractor installations with contract documents including drawings, specifications, site meeting minutes and consultant / Owner directives to contractor

· Report daily on all construction problems and risks associated with construction works.

·   Track and agree changes in Work, prepare respective cost estimates and negotiate of Change Orders with contractors; agree all changes in Work with the Client.

·       Maintain an excellent relationship with all governmental building authorities.

·      Establish an efficient system of documentation required for the governmental officials' permits, inspections and occupancy permits.

·      Assure contractors' progress according to established schedule. Take required actions in case of substandard works and time delays.

· Establish a system of written notifications, protocols, and directives for the prompt and clear information flow to contractors, consultants and the whole team.

·       Review and sign punch lists of unit exteriors and interiors, utilities, infrastructure, prepared by Site Supervisors.

· Work closely with the design team- Effectively manage RFI process

· Any other duties as assigned by the Department Head

Requirements:

  •  Bachelor's Degree in construction or engineering from a recognized university

  •  At least 15 years of construction (on site) experience with relevant projects

  • Computer experience with Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project.

  •  Understands fully the construction process including construction plans and specifications, relevant building code requirements and governmental permit.

  •  Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

  • Must relate to contractors, consultants and all government authorities with a professional, honest attitude.

  •   Excellent team building skills and able to motivate contractors in a positive way.

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