General Foreman at Home Universal

Homes Universal is a real estate consortium of more than ten subsidiaries that offer the full range of real estate services ranging from property development, sales and lettings, valuations, property management, property exhibitions, interior design and a host of other complementary services. Over the years, the group has continued to thrive by anticipating ...

 

General Foreman

  • Job TypeFull Time , Onsite
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience6 years
  • LocationBungoma , Nairobi
  • Job FieldBuilding and Construction 
  • Salary RangeKSh 30,000 - KSh 50,000/month

Qualities

  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
  • High attention to detail and quality workmanship.
  • Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
  • Integrity, discipline, and accountability in site operations.
  • Proactive problem solver with a safety-first mindset.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Team-oriented and motivational approach to managing site workers.
  • Keen understanding of construction drawings and specifications.

Experience

  • Minimum 7–10 years in general construction supervision.
  • Proven record managing large-scale residential or commercial projects.
  • Hands-on experience in concrete works, masonry, finishes, plumbing, electrical coordination, and mechanical installations.
  • Prior experience supervising subcontractors, artisans, and casual workers.
  • Familiarity with site inspections, daily work logs, and reporting procedures.
  • Exposure to project scheduling and material requisition planning.

Education

  • Diploma or Certificate in Building and Construction, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
  • Additional training in Site Safety, Leadership, and Project Management preferred.
  • Membership with NCA (National Construction Authority) is an added advantage.

Skills

  • Site coordination and team management.
  • Reading and interpreting architectural/structural drawings.
  • Work scheduling and manpower allocation.
  • Material planning and requisition control.
  • Excellent record keeping and reporting skills.
  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) awareness.
  • Communication and interpersonal relationship management.

Expertise

  • Supervision of all site trades ensuring timely, quality, and cost-effective delivery.
  • Liaising with the Project Engineer, Site Agent, and Quality Control Officer.
  • Ensuring daily adherence to construction plans, safety policies, and technical specifications.
  • Monitoring progress vs. work program and reporting variances.
  • Enforcing quality workmanship and preventive maintenance of tools and equipment.

Capabilities & Knowledge

  • Strong technical understanding of concrete, formwork, steel fixing, block work, and finishes.
  • Knowledge of construction sequencing, logistics, and productivity optimization.
  • Capability to conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
  • Ability to control material wastage and rework reduction.
  • Understanding of Kenya Building Code, NCA regulations, and OSHA 2007.

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