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    Building & Infrastructure Business Manager - Eastern Africa at - Nairobi, Kenya - Eagle HR Consultants

    Eagle HR Consultants
    Eagle HR Consultants Nairobi, Kenya

    2 weeks ago

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    HR, Payroll & Consulting Solutions People are at the heart of every successful organization. Investing in human capital is one of the smartest moves a business leader can make. But without the right systems to manage and measure your performance, this investment will never truly deliver.


    Job Ref:
    EHC/006/2024

    Summary

    The Building & Infrastructure Business Manager position is a techno-commercial role which provides not only technical control leadership and supervision during projects implementation but also commercial leads generation.

    Reporting to the District Chief Executive- Eastern Africa, the B&I Business Manager will be responsible for the execution of projects in buildings and infrastructure sectors, from a QA/QC, Technical Assistance and Certification Consulting perspective during execution and throughout the assets lifecycle.

    In addition to Technical Controls and Supervision of projects (design review, construction supervision of various infrastructure projects from quality perspective, HSE supervision, planning & scheduling activities, resource allocation, project accounting & control against standards, tendering and contracts administration) the B&I Manager will also be accountable for the profit & loss account for the business unit and ensure revenue and profitability targets for the business unit are achieved.

    The key responsibilities of the Building & Infrastructure Business Unit Manager will include:

    Quality planning and implementation of effective quality control and assurance (QA/QC) throughout the projects' life cycle.
    Manage and oversee project quality and ensure compliance to codes, standards, regulations, equipment specific specifications and contractual requirements.
    Implement strategic direction and management to projects from a technical and business perspective.

    Provide strong leadership in technical proposals preparation and contribute to business development in current and new markets within governments, private sector entities, multilateral institutions and non-governmental organizations.

    Develop monthly/yearly forecasts and budgets for the B&I Business in Eastern Africa and put in place high level strategies to achieve desired growth targets and profitability.

    Drive and inspire technical excellence by creating an environment of learning and innovation that attracts and develops the best talent reflective of the diversity of our clients.

    Provide strong leadership by example, leveraging strong organizational, managerial, technical, process, and people management skills that motivates and builds a team of young engineers.

    Organize and lead a team of professional engineers to develop bespoke proposals as well as effectively respond to large tender calls and submissions in a timely manner.

    Monitor and facilitate qualified engineering resourcing to ensure that appropriate resources are deployed across various projects/contracts.
    Appraise opportunities for alignment with the business plan and lead the Go/No GO process for all projects identified.

    Support the sales team to maximize contribution to the business and drive engagement in the team in order to explore new markets.

    Collaborative and identify multi-disciplinary resources within tight timelines required in order to deliver efficient and cost-effective project proposals and execution.

    Build, develop and maintain business relationships with key stakeholders, technology leaders and team members for the success of the projects.

    Champion ethical practices and ensure compliance to BV's Code of Ethics as well as ensuring that all governance & technical review processes are followed.

    Requirements
    Qualifications and Experience

    University Degree in Civil Engineering, MSc in Civil Engineering will have an added advantage.
    Post graduate qualification in Project Management and good knowledge of project management techniques, tools and software.
    Minimum 8 years of work experience in building, construction or real estate sector with reputable organizations.
    Experience in working with Governments & Regulatory Authorities, Multilateral Funding Organization and State Agencies.
    Proven track record in successful tendering of major framework bids with significant pre-contract experience.
    Knowledge of Green Building Standards/Codes and Sustainability measurements.


    Languages:
    English/French.

    Skills & Abilities

    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong presentation skills, with the ability to interact courteously, diplomatically and tactfully with junior engineers, clients and contractors.

    Strong organizational skills to ensure proper work planning and scheduling, as well as the ability to expedite tasks with minimum supervision.

    Able to develop and manage relations at both middle and C-suite levels
    Strong combination of technical, analytical, commercial and customer service skills.
    Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders in both private and public sectors.
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