Manager Civil Engineering
Full time @Kenya Railways posted 1 month ago in Engineering Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 4761
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 10 Years +
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Gender Both
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Industry Engineering
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Qualifications Master’s Degree/PhD
Job Description
Manager Civil Engineering
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participates in project conceptualization and preparation of identified infrastructure and landed asset projects.
- Responsible for implementation of approved railway infrastructure and landed asset projects.
- Manages outsourced contractors/ consultants.
- Certifies payment certificates for outsourced contractors.
- Participates in stakeholder engagement to create awareness and support of the corporation’s infrastructure projects.
- Leads in preparation and implementation of the divisional annual budget, procurement and disposal plan.
- Provides mentorship and professional growth strategies for divisional officers and ensuring compliance with CPD requirements.
- Facilitates development of engineering development and maintenance policies and standards.
- Responsible for planning and development of major rehabilitation and renovation works.
- Responsible for planning, execution and maintenance of permanent way infrastructure, bridges, civil works and signaling and telecommunication
- Responsible for tools, plant & equipment’s (Heavy earth moving equipment, ballast tamping machines etc.) for maintenance and capital works.
- Responsible for production facilities (depots, sleeper press).
- Oversees the determination of maximum allowable section speed and imposition and lifting of Temporary Speed Restrictions across the network and imposition of strategic line blocks.
- Facilitates approval for movement of out of gauge load in accordance to the standard dimensions.
- Participates in preparation and updating of asset register for the railway and marine infrastructure.
- Reviews and provides guidance on way leave application on railway right of Way to ensure railway safety is safeguarded.
- Undertakes regular track inspection throughout the network to ensure maintenance schedules and practices are adhered to.
- Ensure track availability for train operations as per best industry practice
- Oversees investigation of railway accident/incidents in respect to
- Permanent Way Infrastructure for expeditious restoration of the line.
- Champions safe working conditions for the department staff.
- Engages with other Government agencies on interaction of railway infrastructure with other modes of transport e.g. Road Authorities, pipeline, water service providers.
- Responsible for implementation of Quality Management System for the division by ensuring that business process meets the requirements of ISO9001:2015 standard Chairs the divisional meetings.
- Responsible for divisional performance contracting targets and work plan in achieving departmental objectives.
- Communicates management decisions affecting the Division.
- Identifies and keeps register and manages divisional risks.
Requirements for the job
- Master’s Degree in Engineering, Project/Communication Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Electrical/Telecommunication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- A Minimum of ten (10) year’s relevant work experience, at least five
- (5) Years’ experience in Senior Management position.
- Registered by Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional Engineer
- Membership of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) as a Corporate Member;
- Valid Annual Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya.
- Undertaken a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in Project Management
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Skills and Competencies
- Leadership skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Report writing skills.
- Information Technology proficiency.
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Analytical skills
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form KR/HR/08 that is available on the Kenya Railways website, attach their testimonials, certified copies of certificates, National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to be received by 5:00pm on Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, East Africa Time (EAT)
The details of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for each position are available on the Kenya Railways website;Â www.krc.co.ke
When applying, quote the Job reference number on the envelope and the application letter.
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application;
- A Signed application letter;
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating; current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
- Certified Copies of academic and professional certificates
- Certified Copy of National Identification Card or valid Passport
Successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing the following clearance certificates: –
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
- Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
- Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Applications to be addressed to the:
Managing Director,
Kenya Railways,
P.O. Box 30121, 00100,
NAIROBI.
The Corporation is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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