Responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. Key requirements involve a minimum of five years in a similar role, proficiency in industry-specific software, and strong leadership capabilities. The position demands excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise effectively with stakeholders and clients. Additionally, candidates must hold a relevant degree in a related field and demonstrate problem-solving expertise in fast-paced environments. Familiarity with regulatory compliance and budget management is also essential for success in this role.
Prepare and sustain program schedules using Primavera P6, coordinating across civil, structural, MEP, and architectural disciplines. Conduct critical path assessments, schedule compression evaluations, and delay analyses to identify potential bottlenecks. Generate earned value management (EVM) reports, including CPI/SPI tracking and visual traffic-light dashboards for performance monitoring. Conduct site visits to evaluate progress and ensure alignment with project milestones. Oversee contractors and consultants, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project specifications. Administer contracts, manage procurement processes, and resolve disputes as needed. Perform scenario-based analyses to optimize procurement sequencing, resource allocation, and logistical planning. Draft technical memoranda and briefing documents in accordance with international program management standards. Utilize ERP Next for project controls and leverage Google Workspace for document management, incorporating AI-enhanced workflows for improved efficiency.
What We Are Looking For
Domain Background: Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degree in disciplines such as Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Architecture, conferred by a reputable Kenyan university. Proficiency in domain-specific knowledge is highly regarded as the cornerstone of planning excellence.
Candidates must demonstrate exceptional analytical capabilities through comprehensive aptitude assessments, which evaluate abstract reasoning, numerical analysis, and critical thinking. Given the elevated standards of our global clientele, we maintain stringent evaluation criteria to ensure top-tier performance.
Technical Fluency: Strong proficiency or proven capability in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, along with ease in applying data-driven analysis and spreadsheet modeling techniques. Capable of clearly communicating project management challenges and implementing hands-on construction tasks by developing comprehensive Money-Ready Plans (MRPs)—covering technical specifications, cost projections, logistics coordination, and quality assurance measures. Demonstrated expertise in managing teams, both internal personnel and external contractors. Additionally, adept at utilizing AI-assisted workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
Character: Demonstrated self-motivation, intellectual integrity, and resilience in navigating uncertainty, consistently delivering superior results with minimal oversight. Our evaluation prioritizes mindset as critically as performance.
Please submit your CV along with a concise written response (maximum 500 words) addressing the following scenario: “A client in the Middle East has requested a mixed-use commercial tower to be structurally completed within 18 months of mobilization. The MEP subcontractor has notified a four-week delay in the rough-in process for levels 12 through 18, attributed to late shop drawing approvals. The façade contractor’s schedule involves a sequential floor-by-floor execution, commencing from Level 10 upward. Identify three critical-path risks stemming from this delay and outline one mitigation strategy for each, ensuring all assumptions are explicitly stated.” Qualified and interested applicants are requested to email their CV to recruitment@excelon.co.ke, with the position title included in the subject line.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
0 - 3 years
