Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 11 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The position takes a ‘hands-on’ role liaising with all internal departments within AKS and external stakeholders, leading to the management of the Architects and Consultants in the pre-construction and site set-up phase, including the development procurement routes to ensure a robust and capable supply chain. Following the early pre-contract phase of the development program, the role will evolve into the construction management, in phases within a live fully occupied school, the AKS project to the desired budget, quality, safety, and timing parameters.

Key responsibilities
• Recruit / Develop / Manage and lead the Construction team, specifically required for each project phase.
• Take responsibility for the delivery of each project phase in line with the agreed cost budgets.
• Conduct regular briefing and coordination meetings with AKS management, work closely with all stakeholders and Senior Management and prepare necessary AKS construction progress/ procurement/cost reports.
• Lead, direct and oversee the planning and design of each project phase, including the performance of the architects/designers/ cost managers and project managers.
• Manage the construction of each project phase, including managing the relationships with and monitoring the performance of the contractors, architects, and project managers.
• Be ultimately responsible for all procurement, quality control, scheduling, costing, safety aspects and compliance with regulations of the construction and maintenance works as they are carried out on the sites.
• Prepares and manages annual budgets for construction activities.
• Lead, manage and coordinate the economic fallout activities of AKS, working in close conjunction with other AKDN agencies and institutions.
• Develop, manage, and coordinate suitable training courses for the AKS economic fallout effort.
• Manage the prequalification of contractors:
• Providing advice on contractual claims.
• Site visits, assessments, and projections for future work
• Manage the preparation of tender documentation and contracts with relevant Package Managers.
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
• Manage obtaining prices from local and international contractors, suppliers and service providers for works, materials, and services as required.
• Manage the tender negotiations on behalf of the AKS to obtain maximum value for money and mitigate project and contract risk.

Qualifications & Experience
• A degree in Project Management, architecture, engineering, construction management, or business administration. The degree must be at the graduate or master’s level.
• At least 10 years of project management experience in a construction project management setting, preferably in education facilities.
• Proven record in the delivery of projects from inception to operation:
• Proven records of managing multi works package projects utilizing local and international supply chains
• Proven records of managing a phase a retrofit/extension project in a large live school
• Proven records of managing different procurement routes (GC- General contractor, CM- construction management)
• Proven records of managing three projects simultaneously with using a mix of local and international contractors
• Proven records of managing the value engineering task during the design and construction phase
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with various constituencies in a diverse environment.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and/or supervise independent multiple contractors and make administrative and procedural decisions;
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Clear proven record in the supervising and mentor / train employees and foster a cooperative work environment and ensuring clear future succession pathways.
• Knowledge of green building technologies and Net Zero initiatives
• Knowledge of emergency and disaster recovery planning;
• Understanding in the management of facilities and a proven record of smooth and effective handover of construction projects to operational buildings

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applications should include a cover letter that demonstrates their suitability for the role with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and the names of three professional referees one should be the current employer, and should be emailed by July 25, 2023, to:

The Human Resources Manager Aga Khan Education Service Tanzania P.O.Box 12563 Dares Salaam Email: hr@akest.org 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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