Job Description
PROJECT MANAGER – KOMBOLCHA AIRPORT PROJECT
Job Category: Engineering / Construction
Position: Project Manager
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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.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualification
BSc degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field from a recognized university.
MSc in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management is an advantage.
Work Experience
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing or coordinating similar construction projects, subject to the applicable tender requirements.
Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale construction projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and contract administration.
Experience in airport construction, airfield pavement, runway, taxiway, apron, or airport terminal projects is highly desirable.
Experience working with international construction standards and FIDIC contract conditions is an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong leadership, decision-making, and team-management skills.
Excellent knowledge of construction project planning, monitoring, and control.
Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong knowledge of quality assurance, occupational health and safety, and construction risk management.
Excellent communication, coordination, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet project deadlines.
How To Apply
Required Application Documents
Interested and qualified applicants should submit:
An updated CV/resume.
A cover letter stating suitability for the position.
Copies of educational certificates and relevant professional qualifications.
Employment certificates and evidence of relevant project experience.
Professional registration or licensing documents, where applicable.
Application email; matmine65@gmail.com
