Office Engineer

About the role

Elmi Olindo Contractors is seeking an Office Engineer to support its construction projects in Addis Ababa. The role combines cost control, scheduling, and documentation duties within a collaborative office environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare cost breakdowns, estimates and cost‑control reports.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, preferably using Primavera P6.
• Manage technical documents and project records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with contract administration, including variations, claims and related documentation.
• Perform office‑based quantity surveying tasks such as take‑offs, BOQ preparation, measurements and valuations.
• Review subcontractor quotations, measurements and payment documents.
• Produce progress and other technical reports for project stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, site engineers, quantity surveyors and other team members.

Required profile

• BSc degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering.
• 2–4 years of relevant construction experience.
• Practical experience in cost breakdown, cost control and quantity surveying.
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools, preferably Primavera P6.
• Experience in contract administration and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Cost estimation
• Cost control
• Quantity take‑off
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation
• Contract administration
• Project scheduling
• Technical documentation

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to work on major construction projects.
• Professional growth and career development.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Training and skills‑development programmes.