Assistant Project Manager
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Nariana Enterprises Ltd., an accredited civil engineering contractor and supplier of laboratory, material testing, and surveying equipment, is hiring a results-driven Assistant Project Manager in Nairobi. The role supports the full project lifecycle from tendering and technical evaluation through procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover. Candidates need a strong engineering background, technical specification knowledge, and the ability to manage client, consultant, and manufacturer relationships.
- Full-time onsite role based in Nairobi
- Requires 4 years of experience and a BA/BSc/HND or MBA/MSc/MA
- Covers tendering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and project handover
- Involves travel to project sites within Kenya and the region
- Strong engineering background and technical specification skills required
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Nariana Enterprises is an accredited civil engineering contractor, and supplier of Laboratory, Material Testing, and Surveying Equipment in the region.
Assistant Project Manager
Job Type: Full Time
,
Onsite
Qualifications
- BA/BSc/HND
- ,
- MBA/MSc/MA
Experience
4 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Engineering / Technical
,
Project and Program Management
Role Summary
We are looking for a
results driven and technically strong Assistant Project Manager
to join our Project Management team.
The successful candidate will support the Project Manager in managing the
complete lifecycle of projects
, from tendering and technical evaluation through sourcing, manufacturer engagement, procurement, client coordination, installation, commissioning, training, and final project handover.
This is a highly hands on role requiring someone who is comfortable dealing directly with clients, end users, consultants, suppliers and international manufacturers.
The ideal candidate must have a strong engineering background, excellent understanding of technical specifications and the ability to independently take ownership of assigned projects and deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Management & Execution
- Assist in planning, coordinating and managing projects from award through to successful completion and handover.
- Develop and monitor project schedules, deliverables, procurement requirements and key milestones.
- Coordinate internally with procurement, finance, logistics and technical teams to ensure projects remain on schedule.
- Attend and actively participate in client, consultant and end user meetings.
- Follow up aggressively on outstanding actions to ensure projects progress without unnecessary delays.
- Support installation, commissioning, testing and training activities at client sites.
- Travel to project sites within Kenya and, where required, within the region.
- Tendering & Technical Evaluation
- Review tender documents, Bills of Quantities, technical specifications and contractual requirements in detail.
- Interpret technical specifications accurately and identify suitable manufacturers that comply with client requirements.
- Prepare technical compliance schedules, equipment schedules, technical submissions and supporting tender documentation.
- Work with manufacturers and suppliers to obtain quotations, technical documentation, datasheets, authorisation letters and other required documentation.
- Assist in preparing both technical and commercial tender submissions.
- Monitor upcoming opportunities and support the company in preparing competitive bids.
- Equipment & Instrument Sourcing
- Identify suitable manufacturers, suppliers, and technical partners locally and internationally.
- Evaluate equipment based on technical compliance, quality, price, lead time, warranty, after-sales support and suitability for the intended application.
- Engage directly with manufacturers through email, online meetings and technical discussions.
- Negotiate commercially where required and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Develop a strong understanding of specialised engineering, laboratory, testing, instrumentation and related technical equipment.
- Installation, Commissioning & Training
- Participate in installation and commissioning of supplied equipment and instruments.
- Coordinate with manufacturers, technical specialists and client teams during installation activities.
- Assist in troubleshooting technical issues during project execution.
- Support end user training and demonstrations.
- Ensure all installation and commissioning documentation is properly completed.
- Coordinate successful handover of equipment and projects to the client.
- Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in
- Engineering
- from a recognised university.
- Minimum
- 4 years of relevant professional experience
- .
- Previous experience in a similar role involving project management, tendering, technical equipment supply, engineering projects or instrumentation is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting technical specifications.
- Experience sourcing engineering equipment or technical instruments from manufacturers and suppliers.
- Experience dealing directly with clients, consultants, end users and manufacturers.
- Experience preparing technical and commercial tender submissions.
- Practical exposure to equipment installation, commissioning or technical project execution will be an advantage.
- Experience working on government, institutional or donor funded tenders will be an added advantage.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Valid driving licence will be an added advantage.
- Must be willing to travel to project sites within Kenya and the region when required.
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Method of Application
- Interested candidates should submit their
- CV and relevant supporting documents
- to:
- Email:
- recruitment@nariana.co.ke
- Email Subject:
- Application – Assistant Project Manager
- Only candidates with relevant engineering and project experience will be shortlisted.
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