Gross Salary: Competitive,
Our
client is a leading prestigious, innovative, and rapidly growing real estate
company based in Nairobi, Kenya. They are seeking to hire a Project
Manager who will lead and oversee the delivery
of the company’s residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects,
including high-rise developments. The role ensures projects are completed on
time, within budget, and to the company’s luxury standards while maintaining
strict compliance with Kenyan regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.
Role Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
- Develop detailed project plans covering scope,
schedule, budget, resources, and delivery milestones.
- Set project milestones and KPIs to track
progress and performance.
- Monitor and control project activities to ensure
timely completion and quality delivery.
- Manage construction of high-rise buildings from
foundation to handover.
- Ensure full compliance with contract
requirements, statutory approvals, and the company brand standards.
Construction
& Technical Management
- Oversee structural, architectural, and MEP
coordination across all project phases.
- Review and approve construction methodologies,
shop drawings, material submissions, and technical proposals.
- Monitor quality control standards, workmanship,
and site safety compliance.
- Ensure works comply with approved drawings,
specifications, and engineering standards.
- Coordinate consultants, contractors, and
subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of design and execution.
- Proactively resolve construction challenges,
technical conflicts, and site constraints.
Regulatory
Compliance, HSE & Statutory Approvals
- Ensure full compliance with Kenyan Government,
Nairobi County, and all relevant regulatory authorities.
- Manage approvals and inspections from bodies
such as NCA, NEMA, County Government, Fire Department, utilities, and
relevant agencies.
- Enforce Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
policies and site safety standards.
- Ensure projects meet environmental, occupational
safety, and building compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate compliance documentation and
statutory records.
Budget
& Cost Management
- Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets and
cash flow forecasts.
- Approve procurement plans, contractor
valuations, and payment certifications.
- Control costs while maintaining quality, safety,
and luxury standards.
Team
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead multidisciplinary teams including
engineers, architects, consultants, and contractors.
- Drive collaboration, accountability, and
performance across project teams.
- Resolve stakeholder issues promptly and
professionally.
- Mentor junior team members and promote a
high-performance culture.
Risk
& Issue Management
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks
proactively.
- Develop contingency plans to protect timelines
and budgets.
- Make timely decisions to address technical,
commercial, and operational challenges.
Client
Engagement & Satisfaction
- Serve as the primary point of contact for
clients and investors.
- Conduct progress meetings, site inspections, and
client briefings.
- Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded
throughout the project lifecycle.
Reporting
& Documentation
- Prepare comprehensive progress reports for
senior management.
- Maintain accurate project documentation,
approvals, contracts, and correspondence.
- Capture lessons learned and continuous
improvement practices.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering,
Construction Management, Architecture, or
- related field.
- Minimum 12 years’ experience managing real
estate development projects.
- Proven experience delivering high-rise buildings
(minimum G+10) and managing
- multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong technical understanding of reinforced
concrete structures, architectural coordination, and MEP systems.
- Demonstrated experience in regulatory approvals
and compliance within Kenya.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies,
building codes, and luxury development standards.
- Proficiency in project management tools (MS
Project, Primavera, Procore or equivalent).
How to Apply
If you
are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and
experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title in the email subject
(Project Manager –Real Estate) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 26th January 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If
you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your
application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your
interest and thank you for applying
