Senior Finishing Foreman

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.

PROJECT MANAGER – KOMBOLCHA AIRPORT PROJECT

Job Category: Engineering / Construction

Position: Project Manager

Project Location: Kombolcha, Ethiopia

Employment Type: contract

Salary: attractive and negotiable

Additional benefit: providing double cup vehicle

Application Deadline: 7 days from announcement

Number of Positions: 1

Job Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, and supervising the implementation of the Kombolcha Airport construction project to ensure completion within the approved schedule, budget, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.

The successful candidate will provide overall technical and managerial leadership, coordinate project stakeholders, supervise construction activities, and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable aviation and construction standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall implementation of the Kombolcha Airport project from commencement through completion and handover.
• Prepare and monitor project work plans, construction schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
• Coordinate airport construction activities, including terminal buildings, airfield infrastructure, pavement works, drainage, utilities, and associated facilities, as applicable to the contract.
• Monitor project progress against the approved programme and take corrective action when delays occur.
• Coordinate with the client, consultant, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and relevant government and aviation authorities.
• Ensure compliance with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, quality assurance procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Manage project costs, cash flow, resource allocation, procurement schedules, and variation orders.
• Administer construction contracts and manage claims, risks, and contractual correspondence in accordance with the applicable contract conditions.
• Enforce occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and airport operational safety requirements.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports, meeting minutes, risk registers, and project performance reports.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate the project team to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure proper testing, commissioning, documentation, and final handover of completed works.