Project Manager

Vacancy Number: MCE/FORM/5/348

MIDROC Construction Ethiopia PLC, established in 1996 and a subsidiary of MIDROC Investment Group, is a leading civil engineering company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company has played a significant role in the country’s infrastructure development, with a diverse portfolio that includes the construction of luxurious five-star hotels, referral hospitals, high-rise buildings, international conference halls, industrial facilities, roads, airport infrastructures, and stadiums. MIDROC Construction is dedicated to delivering high-quality projects that adhere to international standards, contributing to Ethiopia’s urbanization and overall development.

Key Impact:

Key Performance Indicators

• Project milestones and overall completion achieved against the approved baseline schedule.

• Cost performance against the approved budget and forecast.

• Quality of completed work and closure of non-conformities.

• Safety and environmental performance, including timely closure of corrective actions.

• Timeliness and accuracy of reports, forecasts, claims, and project documentation.

• Client satisfaction and effective closeout of outstanding items.

Task Breakdown:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage construction projects from mobilization through completion, in line with approved scope, drawings, specifications, budget, and schedule.

• Develop project execution plans, work programs, resource plans, procurement schedules, and cash-flow forecasts in coordination with relevant departments.

• Lead project teams and coordinate engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and client representatives.

• Monitor progress, cost, quality, productivity, and contractual obligations; identify deviations and implement corrective actions.

• Manage project risks, changes, claims, variations, and site instructions in accordance with contract requirements and company procedures.

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental, quality assurance, and statutory requirements.

• Prepare and submit progress reports, meeting minutes, forecasts, and completion documentation; escalate significant issues to management.

• Coordinate inspections, testing, handover, defects rectification, and final project closeout.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, a relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

• Certifications: Professional registration or a relevant project-management certification is an advantage where applicable.

Years of Experience:

• 12 years experience

• Substantial experience managing 2 medium construction projects of comparable type and complexity, with demonstrated responsibility for time, cost, quality, and teams.

• Experience with construction contracts, project planning, budgeting, reporting, and project-management software.

Technical Skills:

• Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

• Competence with relevant project-management and office software.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership, team coordination, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

• Strong communication, reporting, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of construction methods, drawings, specifications, contracts, and risk management.

Interested applicants should submit the following documents:

• Updated curriculum vitae (CV).

• Cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position.

• Scanned/Copies of relevant educational certificates and professional qualifications.

• Evidence of relevant work experience and professional certifications, where applicable.

• Names and contact details of three professional referees

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications via Telegram at […] or in person at MIDROC Construction Head Office, Mekanisa

Please note, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

Important Application Notice:

• if you submit your CV Via Telegram, please ensure that it is successfully uploaded and confirm by calling the phone number provided

• Applicants must clearly indicate “Job Position” , S.N of the position, and their preferred duty station in the subject line of their application.

• Applicants are advised to carefully review the requirements and responsibilities of each position before applying.

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, copies of educational certificates and professional qualifications, evidence of work experience, and references. Applications can be sent via Telegram to […] or delivered in person at MIDROC Construction Head Office, Mekanisa. The application must include the job position number and preferred duty station in the subject line, and for Telegram submissions a confirmation of upload is required.