International Company Project Manager Job Vacancy

Project Manager

Industry: Oil and Gas

Location: Nairobi            

Our client, an International company that specializes in Engineering & Construction, Aviation & Logistics seeks to recruit a Project Manager who will support business development operations with a focus on construction projects throughout Africa.   

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Assist the Business Development Team in securing new projects throughout Africa.Investigate procedures for registering companies and establishing new/base offices in a given region. Assist with the visa application and immigration process for international staff traveling to your assigned region. Assist in the drafting and preparation of new proposals and bids as well as other necessary business development documents using product specifications and other sourced documents. Identify, define, and qualify potential new projects within the construction, oil and gas industry, or Donor Organization throughout Africa. Create documents based on pertinent engineering drawings, technical information, consultations with the engineering department and other available sources. Provide contract monitoring and reporting on provider activities and the achievement of contracted outcomes. Coordinate with pricing team and contribute insights into establishing best / lowest price costing plans.Monitor and evaluate all aspects of project implementation and ensure they are managed according to the contract, proposal, budget, and timeline. Coordinate closely with the client and relevant local government institutions to ensure that all project activities provide maximum impact in target areas and are consistent with national and contractually agreed upon standards and best practices. Professional Skills and Competencies Degree in Civil Engineering, architecture or Construction / building related discipline.5+ years’ experience in an Operations Management or business development related position. Working knowledge of the environment throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. Strong leadership and team building capabilities.Pricing and Technical Proposal writing experience. Comfortable in a highly entrepreneurial and continuously changing corporate culture. Excellent written, verbal, and cross-cultural communication skills. Professional proficiency in English. Experience in the oil and gas industry is advantageous. Able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.Candidates from Central African, Cameroon, Chad or Congo with experience in working in remote areas are encouraged to apply.

NB: Travelling throughout Africa may be required and travelling to Singapore or Dubai may be required as well from time to time.

To apply, send your CV only to applications@flexi-personnel.com before Friday, 20th June 2014. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.