Position Title: Operations Manager
Our Client is an interior design firm based in Nairobi Kenya.
They provide end-to-end processes for design solutions; from design, planning, and execution (build/fit out) to furnishing and decorating spaces, in both residential and commercial projects.
They are looking for an Operations Manager.
He/she will oversee the company’s financials, operations and reporting systems, as well as perform administrative tasks.
Gross Salary: Kes 70,000.00
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support project operations and project management
- Find, prepare, and submit competitive tenders
- Scrutinize and review tender drawings/documents for clarity and accuracy
- Analyse and compare quotations received at bid stage
- On-board new clients and receive initial client briefing
- Prepare bills of quantities, perform cost pricing and cost analysis
- Make site visits to take measurements, monitor progress and project cashflows
- Analyse and recommend subcontractor payments
- Check and review the site requisitions and compare them with the approved BoQ
- Generate cash flow projections for projects, manage the cash flow and monitor the costs
- Coordinate procurement process including finding and managing vendors and suppliers
- Submit and negotiate contract variations and additional works
- Oversee the procurement process of materials, machinery, and equipment
- Understand and assess the implications of health and safety regulations
- Facilitate contractual and legal compliance
- Follow up on payments and manage client relations
- Perform day-to-day general administrative duties and support the implementation of HR policies.
Person’s Requirements
- Must have at least 4 years of work experience in an Interior design company
- Must have experience undertaking interior fit-out projects
- Experience managing construction projects with an emphasis on interior fit-out
- Exposure in project financing
- Minimum Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Minimum 4 years’ experience in quantity surveying
- Has experience preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQ).
- ArchiCAD/AutoCAD quantity take-off experience
- Possess good leadership ability, as well as the ability to work as part of a team.
- Very strong client relationship management skills
- Well experienced in managing procurement processes and vendor management
- Multi-skilled, self-motivated, energetic, able to work well under pressure
- Very keen attention to detail
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal, managerial and presentation skills
How to Apply
If qualified and interested, please send your CV to Fanisi HR Solutions at careers@fanisi.net by Wednesday 20th July 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted