Job Description
Reports to: Projects Manager,
Location: Nakuru and Nanyuki, Kenya,
Our Client in the real estate industry seeks to hire a Branch Manager. The branch manager shall oversee all the internal and external operations of the branch in the region. His/her responsibilities will include managing company assets, resources and staff, delivering customer service, and growing the location’s revenues. In addition he/she shall be responsible for delivering company projects by organizing, planning, and executing projects as per the Company’s budget, schedule and standards.
Key Responsibilities
• In charge of all the value additions around the region’s projects, i.e. fencing, gate fixtures, borehole drills, Electricity installations, construction of access roads etc.
• Works as a Liaison between the AMG Realtors Limited offices and Land registries in the region.
• Ensure security management and safety of the assets within the branch and projects in conjunction with contracted security agencies in the region.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project reports of the region that will entail project’s progress, quality and outcome to be shared with the Projects Manager periodically.
• Manage and supervise the contracted staff stationed at the projects that is the guards and caretakers in the region.
• Know and manage all the investments stationed at various project facilities, the posts, tanks, guardhouse, fence, boreholes, gate fixtures etc.
• Ensure that all regional projects are delivered on-time, within the standards, within scope and within the budget.
• Evaluate and measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques. Evaluation should be Quality Control as well as actual costs versus budgets.
• Report and escalate to the Project’s Manager the challenges encountered in the projects as needed.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks as you ensure safety.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors in the region.
• Comply with, oversee and maintain the standard operating procedures for projects as per the Company standards.
• Ensure timely and quick solution implementations for problems that arise on all projects.
• Supervising and managing all administrative employees at the branch.
• In charge of all assets at the branch, that is company vehicles, furniture and premises maintenance.
• Ensuring the branch meets or exceeds sales and growth targets.
• Overseeing customer service and resolving customer complaints.
• Managing branch operations and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitoring inventory levels and reorder as necessary.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Preparing and presenting reports on branch performance to senior management.
• Participating in internal and external meetings and events to promote the company and the branch
Skills and Experiences
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management /Construction Management from a recognized institution.
• Proven 3 years track record of working experience as a Branch Manager.
• Professional membership from a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.
• Ability to analyze quality of work or performance of contracted companies on site.
• Ability to inspect construction work and compare it with drawings and project specifications.
• Ability to measure and review the quality of building materials for use.
• Ability to Identifying defects and suggesting ways to correct them
• Ability to monitor progress and report to the architects and management.
• Ability to refer to plans and take photographs of work, along with measurements and samples.
• Liaising with contractors, engineers and surveyors on site for effective and efficient execution of projects.
• Ability to check that the building regulations, health and safety, legal and ecological requirements are met on site.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to execute projects as per the expected standards.
• Coachability with a great attitude that compliments part of a team.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Excel