Construction Manager

Role Description:

Responsibilities will include:

Overseeing the activities of the projects appointed project management contractor
and its subcontractors from notice to proceed, commissioning to full commercial
operations

Management and maintenance of all permits, licences, authorisation necessary for
the construction of the wind-farm

Monitoring and confirming EPC contractors progress and adherence to their
respective contracts

Providing the General Manager with support to including the reporting of progress,
support for claims for extension of time and or costs, feedback of data installed on
the equipment and quality issues on site

Confirm that specific quality assurance and quality control checks are undertaken
during manufacturing, testing and erection of major pieces of equipment including
for wind turbines being manufactured in China

Overseeing and controlling Balance of Plant works installation in anticipation of
wind turbines and other equipment delivery

Maintaining the LTWP construction budget and ensuring the project is completed
within budget and on time

To perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and
environmental compliance and continuous improvement

Promote safe working practises throughout the performance of the works, with
particular emphasis on promoting safe working practises amongst the various
contractors

Manage the interfaces between contractors and provide innovative solutions to
schedule conflicts to minimize project delay and cost

To provide leadership for the site based ATL team comprising of two electrical, two
mechanical, and two civil engineers, a planner, and an environmental, health and
safety specialist, all based at the wind farm site


Experience and Qualifications:

Experienced construction site manager or project manager with a proven track
record delivering construction projects on time and on budget

Experience overseeing the construction programmes and interfacing the activities of
several contractors with emphasis on providing solutions for mitigating delay

Managed and safely delivered the construction of at least two wind energy projects
(On shore or Offshore) to the expected level of quality

Willing to relocate to Kenya for 3 years

Experienced interpreting and managing EPC contracts and Power Purchase
Agreements

Experience of technical and commercial asset management, master programs and
interface schedules

An engineering degree in mechanical, civil, electrical engineering or equivalent

The role will be based at the wind farm site


If you have the desire to be part of a team helping to bring clean power to Kenya, then please send
your CV and cover letter clearly stating the job role you are applying for to: recruitment@aldwych-
international.com by 31 March 2012.




Aldwych International Ltd., 30 King Street, London EC2V 8EH
Tel: +44 (0)20 7776 1900, Fax: +44 (0)20 7726 8590
www.aldwych-international.com