Projects Manager: Africa University
Deadline: 26 October 2018
Africa University, an International Pan African and United
Methodist Church Related Institution in Zimbabwe, invites
applications from suitably qualified and well experienced
persons to fill this position.
Reporting to the Registrar, the main purpose of the job is to
ensure that the University’s building and construction projects
are executed timely, cost effectively and to the required
quality standard meeting all regulatory requirements. In
addition, the Projects Manager is responsible for supervising
contractors on repairs and maintenance projects and preparing
work schedules for preventive maintenance of existing building.
Applicants should have the following attributes:
An earned B. Sc. Degree in Civil , Architectural or Structural
Engineering. Diploma in Project Management is a must; Should
have experience in supervising multiple construction projects;
At least 5years experience in roads, building maintenance and
construction with 2 years at managerial level; Candidate should
have the ability to work independently with minimum
supervision; Must have a clean class four Driver’s License;
Should have proficiency in MS Office including Projects and
Excel; Must have commitment to maintaining high service and
quality standards.
Responsibilities
Coordinating all construction projects and ensuring that all
work is completed according to time and budget schedules;
Oversee, manage and direct construction projects from beginning
to the end; Review and monitor projects in-depth and give
management updates; Produce cost estimation and review existing
in line with market conditions; Track inventory regularly in
liaison with contractors to avoid pilferage; Prepare internal
and external reports pertaining to project status; Monitor and
guide compliance with building and safety regulations; Ensure
tools, materials and equipment being used on construction sites
are functional and comply with safety standards; Manage and
mitigate projects implementation risks; Always ensure quality
construction standards are adhered to.
To apply
Applications together with copies of Curriculum vitae,
certified copies of certificates, academic transcripts and at
least three names of referees with their e-mail, phone numbers
and postal addresses should be forwarded to:
[email protected] or
Assistant Registrar – Human Resources & Administration
Africa University
P. O. Box 1320
Mutare
Zimbabwe
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.