Project Assistant

About the role

Eago Contractors is hiring a full-time, on-site Project Assistant in Nairobi. The role combines construction project management, quantity surveying, procurement coordination and general administration, supporting delivery within approved budgets, timelines and quality standards while keeping accurate technical, commercial and administrative records. The officer reports to the Company Director or a designated management representative.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate projects from inception to completion, prepare schedules and milestones, monitor progress, inspect sites, manage risks and delays, and report progress.
• Prepare bills of quantities, estimates, schedules of rates and budgets, take off quantities, review drawings and tenders, evaluate quotations, monitor expenditure, prepare interim valuations and final accounts, and track variations.
• Prepare requisitions and procurement schedules, compare supplier quotations, recommend suppliers, coordinate deliveries and verify materials against specifications.
• Check work against drawings and specifications, report defects and unsafe conditions, and coordinate corrective action.
• Maintain project files, contracts, correspondence and registers, prepare tenders, quotations and reports, and coordinate meetings, site visits and follow-ups with clients, suppliers, consultants and project teams.

Required profile

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or a construction-related field.
• At least five years' experience running projects or performing similar duties.
• Experience handling government tenders and familiarity with the EGP government procurement system.
• Competence in project estimation and reporting; working knowledge of Microsoft Project is an advantage.
• A driving licence is an added advantage.

Travel to project sites, supplier premises and client locations may be required, and occasional work outside normal hours may be needed. Applications are made by sending a CV to the employer's recruitment partner by 15 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.