Resident Engineer

Job Purpose

The Senior Finishing Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating all building finishing activities on-site to ensure that work is completed according to approved drawings, technical specifications, quality standards, project schedules, and health and safety requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise all finishing works, including plastering, screeding, tiling, painting, gypsum ceilings, partitions, doors, windows, joinery, and other architectural finishes.
• Read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Organize daily work activities and allocate workers, subcontractors, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Monitor site progress and ensure finishing activities are completed within the approved project schedule.
• Inspect workmanship to ensure proper alignment, levels, dimensions, surface quality, and finishing details.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and other teams to avoid work clashes and delays.
• Ensure all finishing works comply with approved drawings, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with the Quality Control (QC) team and consultants for inspections and approvals.
• Identify defective work and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly.
• Monitor material consumption, prevent wastage, and protect completed works from damage.
• Prepare daily progress reports and report site issues, labor requirements, and material shortages to the Site Manager.
• Ensure workers and subcontractors comply with health, safety, and housekeeping requirements.
• Coordinate snagging, defect rectification, final inspections, and handover activities

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.