Project Manager - Electromechanical & Civil Engineering

About the role

Venus Engineering, a privately held electromechanical and civil engineering firm, is hiring a full-time, on-site Project Manager based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Project Manager plans, coordinates and oversees engineering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget and quality targets are met.

Key responsibilities

• Develop project plans, monitor progress, manage risks and coordinate with internal teams, clients, suppliers and contractors
• Supervise expediting activities, track materials and equipment, arrange inspections and resolve logistics issues to keep projects on schedule
• Prepare status reports and maintain project documentation
• Support compliance with relevant standards and regulations and contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or a related field; advanced project management certifications such as PMP are an advantage
• Experience managing electromechanical or civil engineering projects, preferably in consultancy, construction or operations environments
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail, safety and quality
• Effective written and verbal communication and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work on-site in Addis Ababa and manage multiple priorities

Required skills

• Project management, expediting and inspection skills
• Logistics management
• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office; familiarity with scheduling software such as MS Project is beneficial