Project Manager at Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd

Position Scope


Reporting to the General Manager-KTDA Power Company (KTPC), the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing design, construction supervision and commissioning of KTPC projects.


Duties and Responsibilities


Ensuring KTPC projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required standard;
Providing project management services for the company;
Ensuring compliance to environmental and regulatory requirements during project development;
Supervising, appraising staff and identifying their development and training needs;
Participating in the recruitment of staff within the department;
Mentoring and coaching staff;
Preparing of projects status reports;
Reviewing and approving feasibility study reports;
Reviewing and approving designs;
Preparing tender documents;
Participating in the tender process and award;
Managing the construction and commissioning process;
Managing the department staff to ensure effective delivery of services;
Liaising with the Operations manager to ensure the projects meet all the statutory requirements;
Ensuring that the projects meets the required environmental, health and safety, requirements;
Participating in the formulation and review of the company's strategic plan;
Participating in the review of performance and improvement of the existing plants;
Ensuring projects are completed to high standards and within time and budget;
Ensuring hydro Projects are well planned, designed and constructed;
Ensuring timely payments to contractors and consultants;
Ensuring high quality of feasibility studies;
Ensuring effective operational cost control of the department's financial resources;


Qualifications / Skills / Experience


Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related;
A post graduate diploma in project management;
A minimum of Eight (8) years of relevant experience, 3 of which should be at a senior level in Project Management/ Maintenance;
Be registered by the Engineering Board;
Must have demonstrated ability to handle departmental budgets, resources, processes, projects and relationships
Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector
Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals
Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
Should have strong analytical skills and be result oriented
Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice
Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader
Must have management and Leadership skills
Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines
Should have problem solving and decision making abilities
Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication
Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department
Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills
Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages and other engineering software e.g. AutoCAD;