Construction & Interior Project Manager at Valentori Investments Group Ltd
Valentori Investments Group Ltd
Job description
Role Overview Valentori Group is seeking an experienced and highly professional Construction & Interior Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, execution, quality control, and successful delivery of our construction, renovation, interior fit-out, and finishing projects. The ideal candidate should combine strong construction knowledge with practical interior fit-out experience, demonstrate excellent site leadership, and have a proven record of delivering projects to specification, budget, quality standards, and agreed timelines. Key Responsibilities Plan and manage construction, renovation, interior fit-out, and finishing projects from mobilisation to handover. Develop project programmes, work schedules, budgets, material requirements, labour plans, and implementation strategies. Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, designers, and other project stakeholders. Interpret architectural, structural, MEP, interior design, and technical drawings and ensure accurate site execution. Manage works including masonry, ceilings, cabinetry and joinery, flooring, tiling, painting, electrical, plumbing, glass and aluminium, waterproofing, doors, windows, and other finishing works. Conduct regular site inspections and enforce high standards of workmanship, quality control, safety, and housekeeping. Track project progress, costs, material utilisation, variations, snagging, and outstanding works. Identify risks, delays, design conflicts, and site challenges early and implement appropriate corrective action. Verify material and labour requirements before procurement and minimise wastage, rework, and avoidable costs. Maintain accurate project documentation, site reports, meeting minutes, progress updates, and project records. Coordinate snagging, project closure, final inspections, documentation, and handover to clients. Ensure compliance with company procedures, approved designs, contracts, applicable building regulations, and health and safety requirements. Candidate Requirements Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a closely related discipline. Relevant NCA accreditation/licensing appropriate to the candidate's professional role and responsibilities. Strong practical experience managing construction, renovation and interior fit-out projects. Demonstrable experience in premium residential, commercial, hospitality, or similar finishing projects. Excellent understanding of construction methods, interior materials, specifications, quantities, workmanship standards, and sequencing of trades. Strong project planning, budgeting, cost-control, problem-solving, leadership, and reporting capabilities. Ability to manage multiple projects and teams while maintaining close attention to detail. Comfortable using digital project management and reporting systems. Willing and able to travel to projects across Kenya. High standards of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and client service. Portfolio Required Applicants must provide a portfolio of completed projects they have personally managed or substantially participated in, clearly indicating their role, project scope, location, and where possible, photographs of completed works. Applications without demonstrable relevant project experience may not be considered.
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