Assistant Manager, Projects & Technical Services

Key Responsibilities

• Project Conceptualization: Identify and assess needs for improvements to conceptualize new projects.
• Proposal and Design: Prepare comprehensive project proposals and approve engineering designs and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) prepared by Department Engineers.
• Viability Analysis: Carry out project viability and economic evaluations of proposed projects to ascertain payback periods and justify capital investment.
• Procurement Support: Prepare contract and tender documents in liaison with the Supply Chain Department.
• Infrastructure Integration: Assess requirements of new projects with respect to existing infrastructure to ensure smooth hook-up and compatibility with existing processes.
• Financial Oversight: Prepare Payment Certificates for contractors and identify/propose projects for inclusion in Capital Budgets.
• Technical Auditing: Perform regular plant Technical Audits to check efficiency and utility consumption.
• Root Cause Analysis: Prepare root cause analysis reports with technical challenge descriptions, proposed solutions, and requirements.
• Research and Development: Lead R&D initiatives focusing on new technologies and plant performance improvements.
• Consultancy Management: Participate in the selection and evaluation of consultancy services and propose specialized expertise for complex challenges.
• Project Performance: Monitor project performance over the defect liability period and correct any process challenges observed.

Requirements

• Experience: At least eight (8) years of relevant experience, with a minimum of three (3) years at a supervisory level.
• Education:
  • Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Building Engineering, Industrial Technology, Project Management, Risk Management, Business Studies, Finance, or Economics (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Building Engineering, Industrial Technology, Project Management, Risk Management, Business Studies, Finance, or Economics (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Certifications: Completion of a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Professional Membership: Membership in the Engineering Board (where applicable).
• Skills: Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance: Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Kenyan Constitution.