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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