Purpose of the job:

To enhance the Company’s reputation, financial performance, and market position by ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

Key Result Areas:

• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Project Cost / Budget Management
• Project Execution and Delivery
• Quality Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Operational Improvement

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.
• Identify and allocate required resources (human, financial, and material) to meet project objectives.
• Establish, manage, and monitor project budgets and ensure financial efficiency and accountability.
• Control project costs and work within budgetary constraints through regular cost reporting and forecasting.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, including construction managers, engineers, architects, and subcontractors.
• Identify construction operation risks early and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Troubleshoot on-site issues, making operational decisions and avoid project delays or budget overruns.
• Implement and oversee strict quality control processes.
• Prepare contingency plans and manage unexpected challenges and ensure smooth project execution.
• Follow up and ensure compliance with relevant local and federal regulations.
• Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders and ensure clear communication channels.
• Implement and enforce health, safety, and environmental policies to safeguard workers and stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver regular project updates to stakeholders.
• Oversee the transition to property management or operational teams as needed.

Generic Duties of the Position:

• Develop the Project’s work plan and monitor their execution.
• Identify and fulfill human resource requirements of the Project.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the Project.
• Monitor and ensure the proper utilization of the Project’s budgets.
• Lead the preparation of Project reports to relevant organs.
• Support the development of subordinates through periodic performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, ongoing performance dialogue and feedback.
• Represent the Project in internal and external relationships.
• Take part in the group decision making process by forming part of different groups/committees.

Master’s degree in Construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or relevant fields of study with a minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated experience, with at least three (3) years in a leadership role, preferably in the construction industry

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or relevant fields of study with a minimum of eight (8) years of demonstrated experience, with at least four (4) years in a leadership role, preferably in the construction industry.

Location: Addis Ababa

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and relevant supporting documents in person to the Human Resources & Administration Directorate until July 02, 2025.

Address: Ayat S.C HQ; Halfway between Lamberet and Wesen, Near Trafic light on the way to CMC St. Michael.