The Technical Director will provide overall technical and operational leadership across the company's construction portfolio, overseeing multiple projects, guiding Project Managers, and ensuring projects are delivered within required timelines, budgets, and engineering standards. The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will sit on the company's Executive Committee (EXCO) as part of senior management responsible for strategic decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Project Leadership
- Provide executive oversight of major infrastructure and building projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with engineering specifications, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
- Ensure proper administration of projects under JBC construction contracts and other standard forms of contract.
- Direct project execution from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.
- Supervise and guide Project Managers and multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Provide oversight on procurement cycles and ensure compliance with Kenyan Public Procurement regulations and systems.
- Monitor and manage project cashflows, cost controls, and commercial performance.
Commercial Leadership
- Take full accountability for project profitability, margins, and commercial performance.
- Review and approve project budgets, forecasts, variation claims, and recovery strategies.
- Drive contract negotiations and commercial dispute resolution.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the executive interface with Government Ministries, County Governments, engineers, consultants, and development partners.
- Lead executive-level client engagement throughout project delivery.
Risk Management
- Lead enterprise project risk reviews.
- Develop mitigation strategies for technical, financial, contractual, and operational risks.
Technical Excellence
- Champion innovation, digital construction, BIM, value engineering, and modern construction methodologies.
- Lead value engineering initiatives to optimise cost efficiency without compromising project quality.
- Oversee subcontractor management, supplier engagement, and procurement planning.
- Lead technical governance across the entire project portfolio.
- Lead technical planning, scheduling, and execution strategies across projects.
Leadership
- Participate in strategic decision-making as a member of the Executive Committee (EXCO).
- Provide technical leadership across multiple construction projects, including high-rise buildings and government infrastructure works.
- Build and mentor high-performing engineering leadership teams.
- Develop succession plans for senior engineering staff.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering.
- Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience in civil engineering or construction.
- Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects and leading technical teams.
- Strong knowledge of JBC contracts and their administration.
- Good working knowledge of Kenyan Government Procurement systems and procedures.
- Demonstrated expertise in project scheduling, value engineering, procurement processes, and project financial management.
- Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
- Current member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
- Registration with other relevant professional bodies.
