Construction Project Management I

Quantity Survey · Level 6  ·  5 Chapters

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Careers after Construction Project Management I

In Kenya, Construction Project Management skills are the backbone of our vibrant building and infrastructure sector. Whether you dream of working for a big company or running your own business, these skills are in high demand and open doors to many opportunities across the country.

  • Construction sites & contractors: Major construction firms (like Cementers, Epco, or county works departments) need skilled project managers to oversee site layouts, safety, procurement, and record-keeping for roads, bridges, schools, and housing projects.
  • Jua Kali sector: Small-scale builders and artisans rely on efficient site management and procurement to deliver projects on time and budget—these skills make you valuable and help you run your own construction business.
  • County governments: County works and infrastructure teams employ project managers to supervise public works, maintain records, ensure safety, and manage equipment for community projects.
  • Real estate development: Property developers need professionals who can coordinate materials, labour, and schedules for residential and commercial buildings.
  • KenGen & energy sector: Large utility projects (like power plants or substations) require strict site management, safety adherence, and equipment maintenance—opening up well-paying jobs.
  • Self-employment/entrepreneurship: With these skills, you can confidently start your own construction company, manage projects for clients, and build a reputation for reliability and professionalism.
  • NGOs and international agencies: Organizations like UN Habitat and Red Cross hire local project managers to oversee community development and disaster recovery construction.

Mastering Construction Project Management puts you at the heart of Kenya's growth—build your skills, and you'll build your future, brick by brick!

Chapters

What Construction Project Management I covers: 27 main topics in 5 chapters

1. Conduct feasibility study

  1. 1.1 Site visits
  2. 1.2 Determination of investment cost
  3. 1.3 PESTEL analysis
  4. 1.4 Preparation of feasibility study
  5. 1.5 Types of feasibility studies
  6. 1.6 AI in feasibility studies
  7. 1.7 Scenario Planning

2. Prepare construction cost budgets

  1. 2.1 Determination of preliminary costs
  2. 2.2 Project costs
  3. 2.3 Preparation of cash flow statements Carry out tendering process

3. Carry out tendering process

  1. 3.1 Tendering methods
  2. 3.2 Notification of tenders
  3. 3.3 Receiving and opening of tenders
  4. 3.4 Tender analysis
  5. 3.5 Evaluation and award of tenders 4 Materials, plant and labour schedule preparation

4. Prepare material, plant and labour schedule

  1. 4.1 Project activities based on the project scope
  2. 4.2 Material requirements based on the project activities
  3. 4.3 Labour requirements based on the project activities
  4. 4.4 Plant requirements based on the project activities

5. Prepare work program

  1. 5.1 Project activities based on the project scope
  2. 5.2 Time estimation
  3. 5.3 Resources allocation based on the project scope
  4. 5.4 Work breakdown sequential arrangement structure (WBS)
  5. 5.5 Start and finish times
  6. 5.6 Critical activities based on precedence relationship
  7. 5.7 Float times
  8. 5.8 Project duration based on the start and finish time

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