PROJECT MANAGER – KOMBOLCHA AIRPORT PROJECT

GUGU PLC Trading — VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

• Position: Civil Engineer — Solar Projects & Tender Support
• Department: Project Management
• Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Number Required: One
• Salary: as per the organization standard
• Location: Megenagna Lamberet, Addis Ababa
• Application Deadline: [10 Days]

About GUGU PLC

GUGU PLC is a nationwide importer, distributor, and installation service provider of solar energy products and systems in Ethiopia. We are seeking a competent and results-oriented Civil Engineer to support solar project planning, tender preparation, site assessment, and implementation.

Job Purpose

To provide civil engineering support for solar energy projects, including interpreting engineering drawings, preparing bills of quantities, supporting tender submissions, assessing installation sites, and coordinating civil works.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret architectural, structural, and civil engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Support preparation of technical tenders, bills of quantities (BOQs), quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
• Conduct site assessments for rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations, equipment foundations, and related civil works.
• Identify site preparation, structural, access, and foundation requirements.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure effective project implementation.
• Monitor civil works quality, progress, safety, and compliance with approved designs.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings, reports, and tender records.
• Support preparation of project schedules, material requirements, and implementation reports.

Location Type: Addis Ababa

Deadline:  October 24, 2026 -  November 02,2026

Salary: Negotiable and attractive

Reports To: Chief Construction Operation Officer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Construction Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of construction projects. The Project Manager will manage project schedules, budgets, resources, subcontractors, and site activities while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The role requires strong leadership, coordination, and communication with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

 Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage construction projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
• Monitor project progress to ensure timely completion within approved budgets.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety standards, quality requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct regular site inspections, progress reviews, and coordination meetings.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, payment certificates, variation orders, and project updates.
• Manage procurement activities and material delivery schedules.
• Handle contract administration, claims management, and consultant/client correspondence.
• Monitor project costs and ensure effective financial control throughout project execution.
• Direct and supervise site engineers, office engineers, quality control engineers, and safety officers.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and staff to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Ensure efficient utilization of labor, materials, equipment, and other project resources.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.

Position: General Foreman
Required Quantity: 6
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Project Sites, as Assigned
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

Job Summary

GKP Construction and Import invites qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of General Foreman. The successful candidate will supervise and coordinate daily construction activities, manage site workers, and ensure that building construction and compound site works are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and work schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily building construction and compound site works.
• Organize and manage skilled and unskilled laborers and subcontractors.
• Interpret construction drawings and ensure proper execution of works.
• Monitor work progress, workmanship, material utilization, and productivity.
• Coordinate masonry, concrete, plastering, finishing, drainage, fencing, paving, and other external site works.
• Ensure compliance with construction specifications, occupational health and safety requirements, and project schedules.
• Identify site problems and coordinate timely solutions with the site engineer and project management team.
• Maintain daily records of site activities, labor deployment, and material requirements.
• Ensure successful completion and handover of assigned construction works.