Purpose of the Job:

The Project Follow-up Engineer serves as a critical link between project sites and the head office, ensuring timely communication, technical coordination, and operational follow-up for reporting and monitoring. The primary focus is on EPC project oversight, schedule monitoring, documentation handling, subcontractor coordination, and support in payment verification and material approvals.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

 Project Coordination & Follow-up

• Act as a link between Head office with Project Engineering Head, office engineers, and site teams.
• Ensure continuous communication and follow-up of technical and engineering activities at project level.
• Monitor EPC project progress, schedules, and key deliverables; escalate delays or variances   as needed.
• Review and verify subcontractor payment requests against executed work.
• Coordinate with site teams to collect, verify, and submit payment requests to the head office.
• Identify, document, and follow up on project variations and change requests.
• Follow up all Project Correspondence, Technical Submissions, and Communication with the Engineering teams and relevant stake holders.

Reporting & Documentation 

• Prepare regular progress reports, project updates, and technical documentation for the head office.
• Maintain accurate logs of project communications, submittals, approvals, and pending actions.
• Prepare and review project-level BOQs and QS reports, and ensure alignment with site data.

Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Facilitate the review and approval process of technical materials and submittals, both at site and head office levels.
• Assist with material planning and ensure timely submission of technical approvals.
• Support auditing of material inventories, technical compliance, and BOQ usage.
•    Prioritize long-lead and critical materials to ensure timely approval.

  Stakeholder Communication & Relationship Management

• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment and effective communication on project objectives and progress.
• Maintain Good Relationship with Project Team Member, Consultants and External Stakeholders. 

Project Scheduling & Monitoring

• Assist in the development and updating of project-level schedules in coordination with site engineers.
• Prepare and ensure that full work program for all projects activities, cashflow, resource schedule 
• Monitor milestones, critical activities, and track resource allocations at the site level.
• Ensure alignment of project execution plans with head office directives and master schedules.

Compliance & Quality

• Follow up on adherence to project technical specifications, quality standards, and client requirements.
• Assist in ensuring proper documentation of all compliance issues, non-conformance, and resolutions.

Budgeting & Resource Management

• Follow up on adherence to project technical specifications, quality standards, and client requirements.
• Assist in ensuring proper documentation of all compliance issues, non-conformance, and resolutions.

Qualification and Experience: 

Education: 

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is typically required.

Experience:

• Substantial experience is essential; typically, a minimum of 5 years and max of 7 years in construction project management roles, with at least a portion of that time spent in coordinator or supervisory positions. from these 2-3 years of relevant experience in Building Construction specifically finishing work.
• Proven track record of consistent project delivery, quality management, and mainly technical works and resolve challenges.
• Highly recommended in more Office engineering work expectance like preparation 

Expertise:

• Deep knowledge of engineering principles, construction methods, and materials specifications.
• Proficiency in projects coordination, including scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting.
• Ability to interpret, review, and approve technical Documents, specifications, and construction documents.
• Familiarity with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements for construction and engineering projects.
• Expertise in using engineering and project management software (e.g., AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite.).

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate with project office teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Leadership and team management skills, including mentoring junior engineers and fostering collaboration.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of project execution.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and innovative construction techniques.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply thorough ethiojobs website