Infrastructure Project Manager

Location: Nanyuki, with anticipated relocation to Narok Kenya | Reports to: Programme Director
JOB PURPOSE Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for all Human Practice Foundation infrastructure and construction projects. The role requires proven strength in both construction project management/team leadership and quantity surveying (including personal preparation of BoQs and cost estimates), to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard, in compliance with statutory, donor, and organizational requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Infrastructure Leadership • Lead HPF's infrastructure strategy and set construction policies, standards, and procedures. • Develop standardized designs, specifications, and BoQs for education and community projects. • Advise senior management on infrastructure investments, risks, and budgets. Project Planning & Management • Manage the full project lifecycle, from needs assessment to commissioning and handover. • Develop implementation plans, schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and risk registers. • Track scope, schedule, cost, and quality; produce reports, forecasts, and corrective action plans. Quantity Surveying & Financial Management • Prepare and review BoQs, cost estimates, valuations, and payment certificates. • Monitor expenditure against budgets and enforce cost controls for value for money. • Evaluate contractor claims, variations, and extension-of-time requests. Procurement & Contract Management • Lead feasibility studies, site assessments, and tender preparation. • Work closely with the tender committee on bid evaluations, contractor selection, and negotiations. • Administer contracts, variation order controls, and consultant and contractor performance. Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance • Conduct site inspections and technical audits; certify completed works and milestones. • Verify materials, workmanship, and compliance with specifications and building regulations. • Identify defects and non-conformities and ensure corrective action. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) • Implement HSE procedures and ensure OHS compliance on all sites. • Monitor safety performance, investigate incidents, and promote a safety culture. Stakeholder & Donor Engagement • Represent HPF with contractors, government agencies, communities, schools, and partners. • Prepare infrastructure updates for donors, management, and boards. • Support fundraising with budgets, concept designs, and technical proposal inputs. Team Leadership • Lead, mentor, and appraise Project Engineers and technical staff. • Set KPIs and foster accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Economics, or a related field, AND demonstrated construction/project management training or equivalent practical grounding in both QS technical work and project/team leadership. A Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Registration with BORAQS, IEK, EBK, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Both of the following: (i) PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or Certified Construction Project Manager; AND (ii) a relevant QS certification or professional QS registration. 
• Minimum 8 years combining construction project management/infrastructure delivery AND quantity surveying/cost control, including 5 years in senior leadership overseeing multiple projects and teams 
• Proven experience in contract administration, procurement, tender evaluation, and financial management on large institutional or community projects.
• NGO, donor-funded, or government project experience is an added advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES Construction project management, QS and cost control, contract management, risk management, QA/QC, HSE, budgeting, strategic thinking, team leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, integrity and accountability.
SUCCESS INDICATORS

• Projects delivered within approved timelines and budgets.
• High construction quality standards maintained.
• Improved cost efficiency, contract management, and contractor accountability.
• Effective reporting and governance systems in place.
• A high-performing infrastructure team.