Job Title: Project Assistant
Responsible for supporting project planning,
coordinating daily activities, tracking timelines, maintaining project records,
preparing reports, and following up with contractors and stakeholders. Requires
a diploma in Civil Engineering or a construction-related field. This is a
full-time on-site position based in Nairobi.
Industry: Construction
Job Purpose
The role combines construction
project management, quantity surveying, procurement coordination and general
administration. The officer supports delivery within approved budgets,
timelines and quality standards, while maintaining accurate technical, commercial
and administrative records for Eago Contractors Ltd, Quantycosts and affiliated
companies.
Reporting, Authority And Conduct
The officer reports to the
Company Director or designated management representative and submits progress
updates as required. Significant safety incidents, suspected fraud, major cost
overruns, serious delays and material contractual risks must be escalated
promptly. Management approval is required before signing contracts, approving
payments or expenditure beyond delegated limits, approving significant
variations, or making binding financial or contractual commitments. The role
requires honesty, confidentiality, accurate record-keeping, responsible use of
company resources and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. Travel to
project sites, supplier premises and client locations may be required;
occasional work outside normal hours may be necessary for critical deadlines.
Working hours, remuneration, probation, leave and termination conditions are
governed by the employment contract and applicable Kenyan law
Key
Responsibilities
Project management: Plan and coordinate projects
from inception to completion; prepare schedules, milestones and resource plans;
monitor progress; inspect sites; manage risks and delays; coordinate
stakeholders; report progress and support handovers.
Quantity surveying and cost control: Prepare BOQs, estimates,
schedules of rates and budgets; undertake quantity take-offs; review drawings
and tender documents; evaluate quotations; monitor expenditure; prepare interim
valuations and final accounts; track variations and forecast costs.
Procurement and suppliers: Prepare requisitions and
procurement schedules; compare supplier/subcontractor quotations; recommend
suppliers for approval; coordinate deliveries; verify materials against
specifications and maintain records.
Quality, safety and compliance: Check work against drawings,
specifications and contractual requirements; report defective work and unsafe
conditions; coordinate corrective action and maintain inspection records.
Administration and stakeholders: Maintain project files,
contracts, correspondence and registers; prepare tenders, quotations and
reports; coordinate meetings, site visits and follow-ups; communicate with
clients, suppliers, consultants and project teams.
Qualifications
A Diploma
in Civil Engineering or a construction-related field.
Must
have At least five (5) years’ experience running projects or performing
similar duties.
Should
have experience with handling government tenders.
EGP
procurement system: Conversant with the EGP government procurement system.
Estimation
and reporting: Competent in project estimation and reporting.
MS
Project: Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
Driving
licence: An added advantage.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply
Key Deliverables
Project
work plans showing activities, milestones, resources and timelines.
Bills of
quantities, cost estimates, project budgets and cost forecasts.
Procurement
schedules, quotation comparisons and delivery-tracking records.
Site
progress reports covering completed work, delays, challenges and next steps.
Cost-control
reports comparing budget with actual expenditure.
Variation
registers showing changes, cost implications and approval status.
Interim
valuations, payment assessments and final accounts supported by measurements.
Site
inspection, quality-control, completion and handover records.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge
and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly forward your
application curriculum vitae to hr@eagocoltd.com with (Project Assistant) as
the subject by close of business 15th November, 2026.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two
weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We
appreciate your interest and thank you for applying
