Project Management Assistant
Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
Date Posted | October 16, 2021 |
Category |
Management
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | KES |
Description
At NexGen Fuelworks, we use laser technology from Tokheim to dramatically improve efficiency and reduce wastage in the fuel management sector. The retail fuel industry in Africa is still using slow and archaic quality control and calibration techniques.
Job Details
NexGen is a fast-growing technical solutions and services provider for energy distribution networks in East Africa and is seeking an experienced Project Management Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and direction to outside third parties (architects, engineers, construction professionals) on projects. This will involve handling multiple projects while interfacing with various project teams.
- Performing on-site inspections of the project under construction.
- Negotiating construction and professional services contracts.
- Providing and maintain project budgets, schedules, and other project related information and documentation utilizing standard project management tools.
- Managing architects, engineers, and other construction and building specialists consultants for design and other business-related needs.
- Directing the completion of projects from inception through completion and provide input and ensure consistent performance and quality
- Responsible for start-up, follow-up and closing meetings with client for schedule updates, direction and or changes on a regular basis throughout life of project.
- Examines, estimates material, equipment and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to insure completeness and accuracy.
- Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and adherence to construction schedules.
- Any other duties assigned
Qualifications /Experience
- Undergraduate degree from a reputable university
- 2 years’ experience as a project officer or assistant preferably in the construction or engineering industries
- Strong skills with data management and Microsoft excel
- Good project planning, monitoring and control skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Well organized and presentable
Applying Instructions
Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to careers@nexgenfuelworks.com
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email
Closing Date : 20 October. 2021