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By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Banking
Description:
Housing Finance Company of Kenya was incorporated as the premier mortgage Finance Institution in Kenya licensed under the Banking Act with the CDC and the GoK owning 60% and 40% respectively.
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,Housing Finance started operations with the main objective of implementing the government’s policy of promoting thrift and home ownership by lending funds advanced from First Permanent East Africa Limited (FPEA). Operations were restricted to the zoned residential areas within Nairobi and Mombasa.
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,Deposits of FPEA in Kenya were transferred to HFCK while the Tanzanian and Ugandan deposits were transferred to The Permanent Housing Finance Company of Tanzania and the Housing Finance Company of Uganda respectively.
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Job Description
Principle Accountabilities
Project Management:
- Lead planning, design coordination, procurement, and execution of branch revamps, branch fit-outs, and expansion works.
- Ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, budgets (approx. KES 200M+), and quality standards.
Maintenance Oversight:
- Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for Group facilities and equipment.
- Oversee service contracts, repairs, and upgrades to ensure optimal building functionality.
Budget & Cost Control:
- Prepare and monitor project and maintenance budgets; ensure cost efficiency and value-for-money procurement.
- Track project expenditures and report variances to management.
Health, Safety & Compliance:
- Enforce adherence to statutory, environmental, and occupational safety requirements.
- Coordinate with regulators, auditors, and consultants to ensure full compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Liaise with internal business units to capture user requirements and align infrastructure projects with strategic needs.
- Manage external contractors, architects, engineers, and service providers for effective delivery.
Reporting & Documentation:
- Maintain accurate project schedules, status reports, contract records, and compliance documentation.
- Provide regular progress updates to Head, Branch Business and project steering committees.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
- Knowledge of construction standards, building codes, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong financial acumen in Capex/Opex management.
- Familiarity with property management systems and maintenance planning.
- Understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for managing diverse stakeholders.
- Customer orientation with focus on staff and client experience.
- Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Result-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities.
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Project Management, or related field.
- Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred.
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) training/certification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ proven experience in project and facilities management, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity with experience in new bank branch opening
- Demonstrated experience in managing multi-million-shilling construction, fit-outs and maintenance projects.
- Strong vendor/contractor management and negotiation skills.
- Experience in financial/budget management for capital projects.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time