• Monitoring the financial performance of the firm’s projects, ensuring they are completed within budget and contribute to the firm’s profitability.• Developing and managing project budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.• Identifying financial risks associated with projects and implement mitigation strategies to protect the firm’s interests.• Providing leadership and mentorship to project managers, engineers, and other team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.• Overseeing the recruitment, development, and retention of top talent in the construction and project management fields.• Conducting regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement training programs to enhance team capabilities.• Defining short-term and long-term objectives for growth, profitability, and market positioning.• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, including partnerships, joint ventures, and market expansions.

• Delivered a variety of project management and support functions, including the preparation of reports and summaries.• Managed resources, oversaw project documentation, and executed and tracked project plans to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, quality compliance, and scope alignment, following the organization’s established project management guidelines.• Created and managed project records for reporting, monitoring, and evaluation purposes, ensuring the availability of high-quality information that contributes to successful project outcomes.• Assisted in project procurement by using procurement schedules to monitor material lead times.• Liaised with key stakeholders and coordinated working groups, committees, and consultations to facilitate information sharing and support project completion in accordance with project plans.• Gathered, organized, and compiled data and information to identify emerging trends and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables.• Scheduled and managed project tasks using MS Project to ensure projects stay on schedule.• Tracked project progress against constraints to ensure the project delivers maximum value to the business.• Conducted research and analysis, identified trends, and prepared project summaries to aid in informed decision-making and planning.• Expanded business operations by establishing a facilities maintenance structure to support the business after project completion.

• Supported Project Manager in managing schedules and milestones for various projects• Ensured that weekly project status is provided to the Management team and received from various team members assigned to the projects• Identified and managed scope, constraints, risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies and documents risk mitigation plans on projects.• Communicated and followed up with clients about specific projects and their goals.• Visited project sites to evaluate and document progress against the initial baseline and respond to customers' concerns or questions.• Recorded and reported all faults, deficiencies and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on each site.• Reviewed project plans, specifications and installation instructions to ensure that the project is built according to the approved design and specifications in tandem with the project engineer.• Ensured full compliance of warranty and services obligations, including contract and warranty administration, and site operations and maintenance• Communicated with site superintendents about delays and any other issues that must be communicated to clients.• Followed-up on installation activities, e.g., confirming delivery dates of equipment and project.• Prepared reports for Project Manager on status of all services provided for specific projects.• Coordinated process flow and activities that has a direct/indirect impact on the outcome and success of contract/project

• Stimulated the growth and expansion of Big Square, through identification of potential but also strategic locations for the business by analyzing growth potential, accessibility, demographics and other factors related to QSRs establishment• Spearheaded special projects implementation and facilities management• Led teams of consultants and contractors in planning and implementing the fit-out construction of Big Square retail shops across the country• Developed annual Capex and OPEX budgets and prepare weekly and quarterly project reports and share with the management team• Monitored project progress and set deadlines in line with the business needs• Managed conflict that may arise between the operations and project teams to ensure alignment and focus on the overall objective• Ensured stakeholder satisfaction i.e., shareholders, staff and customers• Evaluated project performance and come up with lessons learnt to improve efficiency• Negotiated service level agreements with vendorsAchievements• Completed a restaurant fit-out construction project for the Eldoret branch in a record 9 weeks, meeting budgetary constraints and maintaining quality standards.• Reduced equipment downtime by over 60% by mentoring teams to improve reporting of facility breakdowns, speeding up troubleshooting, and accelerating issue resolution.

• Worked closely with the development manager to draw up and execute the organization's annual maintenance plan• Communicated directly with service providers, vendors, and maintenance contractors to schedule repairs, servicing, preventive maintenance, and other projects required to keep the company's physical assets running smoothly• Assisted with interviewing and hiring maintenance technicians as well as scheduling and managing their work orders• Helped with developing a comprehensive maintenance budget and handled payments for maintenance services and necessary equipment and supplies• Oversaw inventory management and facility management• Monitored usage of tools and equipment and ensure tools are readily available for assigned tasks• Assigned tasks to workers, coordinated them, and ensured completion of work• Monitored use of PPE and other resources; recommended replacements when due• Supported technicians during their daily equipment inspections and took care of maintenance logs• Provided a wide variety of administrative assistance to branch managers, especially in the areas of managing work orders and tenant communicationAchievements• Established an in-house technical department that managed repairs across all 12 branches, resulting in a 50% decrease in equipment breakdowns.• Collaborated with external contractors and the internal operations team to lead the successful floor renovation of four active kitchens, completing the project on time and within budget.• Cultivated strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, landlords, and government authorities, ensuring that maintenance activities were conducted in accordance with established regulations.

• Planned and implemented community activities in line with the four pillars of the organization with special emphasis on advocacy, governance, and democracy initiatives• Mobilized resources through Youth Dialogue Zimbabwe and local churches• Worked with the Zimbabwean Government through the Ministry of Youth affairs to improve SRHR knowledge sharing opportunities for young people living in Mutare district• Enhanced fundraising efforts through supporting the director in developing project proposalsAchievement• Launched the STRAIGHT UP TALK project in partnership with YDZ and the government, aimed at providing young people in local colleges with essential life skills. This initiative successfully reached over 500 youths, equipping them with life skills and HIV/AIDS awareness.