About KOKO Networks
KOKO Networks is a venture-backed technology company currently operating in Kenya and India. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that transforms life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We build and deploy cloud-connected "KOKO Points" inside local retail outlets, which provide mass market consumer goods in partnership with major suppliers. Our first solution is liquid ethanol cooking fuel, which offers significant cost savings and quality of life improvements in the multi-billion dollar urban cooking market. In Kenya, this solution is delivered in partnership with Vivo Energy, the operator of Shell-branded fuel infrastructure across Africa. KOKO offers a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth. We are looking for people who share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact.
As the infrastructure manager, you will be responsible for managing the setup of our new state-of-the-art, greenfield manufacturing facility located near Ahmedabad. You will work with the Manufacturing Expansion team to ensure that targets and met and the facility is in a position to go on-stream in Q1, 2024
Responsiblities
- Work directly with Expansion Head on the Factory construction project.
- Manpower calculation for Construction Project (Must)
- Responsible for greenfield facility set up within the agreed timeline and budget with Expansion Head.
- Plan, coordinate and/or supervision of all the activities for a new greenfield plant or brownfield expansion of plant in terms of construction, erection and commissioning
- Liaise with the construction partners and execute the necessary pre-construction tests for soil,water,land filling,excavation.
- Bring the right kind of contractors and subcontractors for greenfield setup project on board with proper groundwork.
- Work with Architect and Plant Engineers on the Factory Layout drafting and overcoming the technical issues through solutions which abide by local laws.
- Construction permit filing and provide basic facilities for factory construction ( water, electricity...)
- Maintain the safety logs and ensure the site operates without accidents and labour law & environment law violations.
- Technical review of site grading, roads, drainage and utility layouts.
- Resource management along with contractor for Labour availability, construction Equipment service providers,machinery & Materials agencies.
- Run the weekly status reports on overall greenfield setup project, alert the management in timely manner on any abnormalities and create mitigation plan.
- Coordinate with engineers and architects and contractors to ensure that the project gets completed in a timely manner and within proposed budget
- Negotiate with architects, contractors and vendors.
- Evaluate the construction methods and keep accountability of good receipt under control
- Monitor the progress on site, including the reception and installation of equipment
- Identify differences and problems with designs
- Develop and implement quality control programs
- Ensure the specs and capacity for the drainage,sewage treatment,stormwater, ETP, STP, RO,Cooling Tower,HVAC,assembly point,fire fighting system are inline with factory capacity.
- Plan for efficient Electrical Systems & LV Systems / CCTV,utility area development,DG sets, Compressors and Landscape development.
- Ensure proper compound walls are constructed surrounding the factory with zero discharge or leakages into the neighbouring property.
- Maintaining high-quality standards at the site
- Deciding the quantity of material required for Civil works (Contractor ordered material) and raising PRs (if required)
- Checking drawing documentation quality and maintaining records pertaining to Civil drawing and documentation for all projects
Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech. in Civil /Infrastructure Engg.
- 10-11 years of work experience
- Masters degree in Urban Planning OR Infrastructure Planning or similar area would be an added advantage
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture OR Urban Planning OR Civil Engineering
- 5-7 years experience in greenfield/brownfield setup over 50000 Sq Meters land parcel size is desired.
- MS office, Project Management
- AutoCAD, Civil 3D,Infraworks, ArcGIS, Infraworks, Revit would be plus point
- Sound negotiation and communication skills
KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!
