Job Opportunities at Umeme

Job Title: Project Execution Manager

Organisation: UMEME

Location:  Kampala

Closing Date: 12th December, 2013

REF:                     CCD 2

Reports to:           Genera! Manager – Capital & Contracts Division

Department:         Capital & Contracts

Job Purpose

To maximise the accuracy of project costing throughout the project life cycle for each project by preparing bills of quantities/materials, providing reliable cost estimates and drafting comprehensive tender documents. To keep track variations during construction that may affect costs and verify claims.

Principal Accountabilities

• Drafting tender and contract documents in individual project definition phase, including bills of quantities
• Assisting in establishing user requirement specifications and undertaking feasibility studies.
• Provide costing inputs on procurement process.
• Analysing evaluate tendered costs and developing responses to commercial risks.
• Verifying and providing advice to project managers on contractual claims.
• Ensuring that business commercial processes are adhered to at project level.
• Valuing completed work during project evaluations and recommend remedial actions where needed.
• Interpret cost impacts on projects as a result of SHEQ incidents, impacting management decisions or any other related activity

Education and experience

Degree in Quantity Surveying with at least 3 (three) years experience in similar work.

Key Competences

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation with ability to deal with a wide range of people including employees
• Strong analytical skills

How to Apply

If you believe you are the right candidate, please send your application and CV clearly detailing your suitability for the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug by 12th December, 2013,17:00. UMEME is an equal opportunity Organisation. Influence-peddling will lead to automatic disqualification.