Job Vacancies at Construction Kaiser Limited

Construction Kaiser Limited – Founded in Port Harcourt, Nigeria in June 1993, Construction Kaiser Limited is an indigenous building and civil engineering construction company. Starting as a small 5-man organization carrying out minor renovation works, we have grown to become a national force in the Nigerian construction industry.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Planning Engineer

Location: All Project Sites
Department: PMO

Summary

• Support Project Managers in the realization of project time objectives by developing project schedule and other supporting plans.
• Tracks project scope, time, procurement and risks as they affect project timely delivery.
• He/ She prepares daily, weekly or monthly reports as may be required to support the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Breakdown deliverables into executable tasks in line with standard construction practice, within the available technology in the built industry in Nigeria and Construction Kaiser
• Sequence the activities in the order they will be carried out in collaboration with execution Team, after technical considerations, external dependencies, resources availability and most importantly project time objective
• Estimate durations for each of the tasks based on the task size/complexity, resources carrying out the task while focusing on the agreed timeline with Client.
• Estimate overall project duration to meet project time objective. It is important to allow reasonable time for unknowns (buffer or contingencies).
• Develop Programs of Work suitable to Clients/Consultants/Site Leadership needs, which include High Level Program Of works, Milestone Schedule, Contractual Program of Work, Construction (In-house) Program of work, Catch up Programs among others.
• Prepare project completion report
• Document – via Audio, Video or Written formats, the lessons learned, including negative lessons never to repeat and good practices to promote at the end of a phase, milestone or project
• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager (Manager, PMO)
• Track and report project activities on a daily, weekly, monthly or periodic basis as may be required by the Client/Consultants, CKL Management, PMO and Project Managers
• Prepare minutes of meetings and share within 48hours of the meeting
• Update the procurement plan on a weekly basis
• Update the risk register on a monthly basis
• Collect, study and understand the project deliverables from the recent scope documents – Architecture, Structures, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing drawings of assigned project.

Educational Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Eng / B.Tech / HND in Civil Engineering, Building Technology and other related courses
• Minimum of 4 years cognate working experience
• Relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills:

• Drawing interpretation
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project Software
• Proficient in MS office
• Presentation Skills
• Report Writing Skills.

Job Title: Logistic Officer

Location: All Project Sites
Department: Procurement

Summary

• The Logistics Officer is responsible for providing the movement, distribution and storage of supplies and materials.
• Also, he is involved in monitoring inventory, transportation and warehousing activities to maintain and expedite the supply chain.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine vehicle routes from a different location to the project site for the workforce and effective transit of materials.
• Prepare plans for mobilization and demobilization of the project site
• Plan and deliver construction waste removal process in accordance with company procedures
• Provide ground Logistics activities coordination between the project, procurement team and substantive units.
• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in daily Logistics operations and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety and distribution of materials and maintenance of inventories.
• Responsible for the management of the company’s fixed assets for assigned projects.
• Monitor fixed asset planned preventive maintenance schedules.
• Perform periodic (Monthly) physical inventory and reconciles with inventory records
• Assist in determining proper inventory levels, ordering points, and ordering quantities
• Organize warehouse, label goods, machinery, tools, plot routes and process loading, offloading and shipments.
• Report damaged or missing inventory to the Procurement Manager
• Support CKL HSE rules and regulations, by ensuring the safety of all materials, goods and ensuring the warehouses are always in a good condition
• Work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
• Coordinate with other staff to ensure QMS Warehouse Quality Objectives are met.
• Flexible enough to respond to short notice changes in the job description, in order to meet the changing requirements of the project.
• Update and evaluate metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.
• Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.

Educational Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates should possess an Associate or Degree / HND in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Membership of CIPS, CISCM or CIWMM will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to use computers, software and other technology for inventory.
• Database Management.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Freight management.
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Initiative and Innovation
• Organizational skills
• Attention to details
• QMS Compliance

Job Title: MEP Quantity Surveyor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• Manage the costs on all projects and more specifically the Mechanical & Electrical packages, identify areas of cost overruns and/or savings and minimize effect at early stage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure operational targets are met on all MEP Works (Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical) and Pricing, Rate Buildup of Materials, Labor, Plants etc
• Check Bills of Quantities
• General contract administration
• Prepare project cash flow
• Monitor progress and maintain up-to-date project measurement
• Take off material quantities to prepare for purchase
• Submit and agree on monthly contract value of work done
• Measure and agree on sub-contractors’ payments
• Prepare, submit and agree variations
• Prepare, submit and agree project claims
• Measure and agree final account
• Develop financial plans including budgeting and forecasting for the short and long term
• Analyze the business performance, including the profitability, revenue, pricing and project cost
• Manage budgets, expenses and pricing and commercial arrangements
• Lead role in advising around pricing for commercial contracts
• Manage relationships with key operations vendors
• Conduct in-depth reviews of all project or contract documents and provide detailed reports.
• Manage changes to the project scope, time and cost and ensure nil effect on quality
• Ensure all project close out documentation are completed and submitted
• Report all potential financial and operational risks and escalate issues as required.

Educational Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of HND / B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience
• Membership of NIQS an added advantage
• Excellent commercial awareness.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Negotiation & Contract Management
• Proficient in MS office
• Basic Accounting and Project Management
• Numeracy and Analytical skills
• Administrative skills
• Reporting & Presentation.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: careers@constructionkaiser.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.