Construction Manager

Location: Roo Bay Farm, Homabay

We are seeking a Construction Manager to take the lead in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules for all construction activities. The role involves overseeing departmental resources including people, materials, tools, and equipment to drive efficiency and maximize performance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Overseeing the complete lifecycle of assigned construction projects, from strategic planning and budgeting to final handover and closeout.
• Team Leadership: Providing strategic leadership and mentorship to the construction department, including supervisors, crews, and subcontractors.
• Safety Management: Developing and enforcing a comprehensive safety program, ensuring a culture of safety and compliance with all regulations.
• Quality Control: Establishing and maintaining stringent quality standards and conducting regular inspections to ensure all work meets project specifications.
• Communication: Serving as a major point of contact for construction-related matters, communicating effectively with senior leadership, department heads, and external partners with the guidance and concurrence of the Head of Department.
• Scheduling: Creating, monitoring, and adjusting master construction schedules to ensure all projects are completed efficiently and on time.
• Resource Management: Strategically allocating and managing departmental resources as assigned by the Head od Department to by the to maximize efficiency and project success.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identifying potential challenges and developing strategic solutions to mitigate risks and keep projects on track.
• Documentation: Ensuring all project documentation, including contracts, progress reports, and financial records, is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Training and Mentoring: Supporting the Head of Department in developing and implementing training programs for the construction team, fostering continuous professional growth and skill development.
• Budget Management: Working through the Head of Department, in developing, managing, and forecasting departmental budgets, ensuring all projects are completed within financial constraints.

Requirements

• Education: A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field is required. Advanced degree or professional certification is an advantage
• Construction Experience: Minimum 10 years’ experience in complex industrial construction projects with in-depth understanding of advanced construction methods, materials, and safety regulations.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a high-performing construction team.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Advanced ability to identify complex issues, develop strategic solutions, and execute them effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage multiple large-scale projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in interpreting and developing construction plans, blueprints, and specifications.

Benefit:

• Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
• Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
• The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector.

About Victory Farms

Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is in Nairobi, and its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has since become one of the fastest growing companies in aquaculture globally. In its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest aquaculture producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in Africa over the next 5 years while maintaining the highest environmental and social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world, adhering to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable protein to feed millions of people across Africa. Today, it is the largest commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest hatcheries on the continent.

The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically integrated model: production, processing, and sales & distribution, to keep pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory Farms employs world class technologies, people, and processes to build its model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF strives for the highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.

VF’s growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an impact within a diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by individuals and teams have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a fantastic environment for our employees. An environment where employees have an opportunity to develop professionally and personally.

How to Apply

Please send your 2 – page CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com by 19^th August 2025. Indicate the Job Title as the email subject – Construction Manager.