SMEC Job Vacancy in Kenya: Transport Section Manager

Job description
Flexible and friendly working environment
Excellent opportunity to become a valued member of SMEC’s multidisciplinary team
Outstanding career prospects

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world’s top infrastructure design firms and continues to win industry
awards for technical excellence, design innovation and the management of environmental and social risks.

The SMEC Profile:

It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
We have an established network of over 70 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Geotechnics and Tunnels; Environment; Urban Development; Hydropower and Energy; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services; and Mining, Oil and Gas.

The role

The Roads & Highways business in Nairobi is looking for an accomplished Transport Section Manager.

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination, design, delivery and overall management of Transport projects, with a strong focus on project performance, quality, profitability and timeliness
• Provide project management and/or project governance of projects to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality
• Management of all related client liaison, contract administration, variations, potential risks, etc…
• Leadership of project teams including coaching, resource planning, and driving cohesion and optimal performance
• Effective planning and management of the performance of the local team in line with the Functional and Regional plan
• Lead targeted business development activities such as client relationship management, tender submissions and proposals
• Competently provide key technical expertise in concept design across a broad range of projects
• Manage risk on substantial projects
• Deliver best client outcomes which have provided cost savings
• Active involvement in the industry through industry bodies, papers, etc

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of success
• Relevant project management and engineering qualifications
• Solid communication and client relationship development skills
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented and focused on solutions
• Ability and willingness to travel within East African Countries.
• Fluent in English (mandatory) and French.
• Very good technical writing skills
• Proficient at Microsoft Office and engineering design software (e.g. AutoCAD)

How to Apply

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