AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER

Cost Estimation and Tendering

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQ) from civil engineering drawings for roads, earth dykes/bunds, and damp-proofing or drainage works.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations, run price comparisons, and assist in tender evaluations and bid document preparation.

1. Measurement and Valuation

• Conduct on-site and off-plan take-offs and measurements for earthwork volumes (cut-and-fill, soil compaction, revetment layers), road pavement layers, and damp/waterproofing membranes.
• Prepare and process interim payment applications (IPAs) and valuation certificates for contractors or sub-contractors.

1. Contract Administration and Cost Control

• Administer civil construction contracts (e.g., FIDIC or local equivalents).
• Track and evaluate variations (change orders), extension of time (EOT) claims, and site instructions.
• Monitor project cost performance against the baseline budget and prepare monthly cost-value reconciliations (CVR) and cash-flow forecasts.

1. Procurement and Subcontractor Management

• Draft subcontract packages, work orders, and supply agreements for materials (aggregate, asphalt, geotextiles, concrete).
• Negotiate rates with suppliers and subcontractors and review final accounts upon project completion.

1. Risk Management and Reporting

• Identify commercial risks related to site conditions (e.g., unexpected groundwater, unstable dyke soils, weather delays) and advise the Project Manager.
• Liaise with site engineers, project managers, clients, and external consultants on financial matters.

Company: Golden Star PLC

Position: Structural Foreman

Department: Engineering Department

Vacancy Announcement Date: November 5, 2026

Work Location: Addis Ababa

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Negotiable

• Identify construction-related training needs through competency assessments, performance evaluations, and consultations with project departments.
• Develop annual and periodic technical training plans aligned with the Corporation's strategic objectives.
• Prepare training curricula, modules, manuals, presentations, and practical exercises related to construction technology.
• Deliver theoretical and practical training on construction technology, methods, materials, and techniques.
• Provide training on building and infrastructure construction processes, including concrete works, masonry, finishing works, and structural construction.
• Conduct training on construction drawings, specifications, quantity measurement, and interpretation of technical documents.