Senior Project Manager

Job Summary

Our client in the Energy & Infrastructure industry, a leading engineering, energy, and ICT solutions provider, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the development and execution of energy and infrastructure projects from initiation through to commissioning and handover.

The successful candidate will be responsible for project planning, contractor management, stakeholder coordination, and oversight of implementation, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required technical and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Development

• Lead project initiation, scoping, feasibility, and development activities for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Define project scope, milestones, deliverables, and work breakdown structures.
• Support tenders, proposals, and technical and commercial project evaluations.

2. Project Execution & Implementation Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day implementation of projects across engineering, procurement, construction, and installation.
• Monitor progress against schedules, budgets, and quality targets and take corrective action where needed.
• Ensure works comply with approved designs, technical specifications, and industry standards.
• Manage project risks, issues, change requests, and variations.

3. Contractor & Supplier Management

• Manage contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Prepare and administer contracts, work orders, and procurement packages.
• Review and verify contractor progress, claims, and invoices.
• Evaluate contractor performance and resolve contractual and site issues.

4. Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the main point of contact between clients, utilities, consultants, regulators, and internal teams.
• Coordinate approvals, permits, and wayleaves with relevant authorities.
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Manage client expectations and ensure high client satisfaction.

5. Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Plan and oversee testing, commissioning, and energisation of systems.
• Ensure all punch-list items are closed before handover.
• Coordinate handover documentation, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals.
• Support post-commissioning performance and defects liability periods.

6. Health, Safety, Quality & Environment

• Ensure full compliance with HSE requirements on all project sites.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and social requirements and ISO standards.

7. Reporting & Team Leadership

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress, cost, and risk reports for management and clients.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate project engineers, site supervisors, and technical teams.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in project delivery.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Energy Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in energy and infrastructure project development and execution, including at least 4 years in a Project Manager role.
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects through to testing and commissioning.
• Experience in power networks, substations, solar PV, battery storage (BESS), or EPC projects is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, contract administration, and contractor management.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is an added advantage.
• Registration with ERB (Engineers Registration Board) is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar planning tools.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili, and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Key Performance Indicators
• Delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to agreed scope.
• Successful testing, commissioning, and handover of projects.
• Contractor performance and compliance with contract terms.
• Zero lost-time incidents and full HSE compliance on project sites.
• Client and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Accuracy and timeliness of project progress, cost, and risk reports.
• Effective control of project risks, variations, and costs.

Deadline:

13th November 2026