Assistant Project Manager

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.

Candidate requirements

• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Engineering / Technical &nbsp, Project and Program Management &nbsp.

Required skills