Construction Manager Job Easy Housing

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Easy Housing is looking for an experienced construction manager in Nairobi! We offer sustainable, social and scalable housing in Kenya and Uganda. Our eco-friendly timber homes are affordable, sustainable, and create local jobs.
To further develop the market potential in Kenya, we are expanding our team with a construction manager, preferably with experience in timber construction. We have an office and prefabrication factory in Nairobi and plan on growing our team further in 2026.

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Requirements

• More than 3 years of working experience in construction management.
• Experience with timber construction is a big plus.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods.
• Expert knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and quality standards in construction.
• Leadership and human resources management skills.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Experienced in keeping an overview of production planning of multiple projects.
• BSc degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field.
• Affinity with sustainable and affordable housing.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
• Based in Nairobi, but available to travel outside Nairobi 40% of his/her/their time

Job Activities.

As construction manager in Kenya, you will be responsible for the following activities:

• Oversee and direct construction projects from prefabrication till placement.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Coordinate and direct carpentry team and subcontractors.
• Maintaining tools, materials and equipment and track inventory.
• Review the work progress on a daily basis.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to project status.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
• Work closely together with the Project Managers and carpenters.

We offer.

• Work in a diverse team with people from all over the world.
• An amazing opportunity to develop your skills in sustainable construction.
• Learn about affordable sustainable housing.
• Autonomy in how you carry out your work.
• Salary: Negotiable, market standards.
• Excellent secondary benefits.
• Build up professional working experience and network.

Practical details.

• Location: Factory in Kikuyu and office in Riverside
• Contract: full-time 1 year contract, 4 months probation period
• Start: as soon as possible
• Team size: around 15 people in Kenya, 20+ in Uganda

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How to Apply

Do you see yourself in this position? Then share your CV and motivation letter to jobs@easyhousing.org!