Project Assistant Job Eago Contractors

Engineering Jobs, Eago Contractors Jobs. Responsible for supporting project planning, coordinating daily activities, tracking timelines, maintaining project records, preparing reports, and following up with contractors and stakeholders. Requires a diploma in Civil Engineering or a construction-related field. This is a full-time on-site position based in Nairobi.

Industry: Construction

Job Purpose

The role combines construction project management, quantity surveying, procurement coordination and general administration. The officer supports delivery within approved budgets, timelines and quality standards, while maintaining accurate technical, commercial and administrative records for Eago Contractors Ltd, Quantycosts and affiliated companies.

Reporting, Authority And Conduct

The officer reports to the Company Director or designated management representative and submits progress updates as required. Significant safety incidents, suspected fraud, major cost overruns, serious delays and material contractual risks must be escalated promptly. Management approval is required before signing contracts, approving payments or expenditure beyond delegated limits, approving significant variations, or making binding financial or contractual commitments. The role requires honesty, confidentiality, accurate record-keeping, responsible use of company resources and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. Travel to project sites, supplier premises and client locations may be required; occasional work outside normal hours may be necessary for critical deadlines. Working hours, remuneration, probation, leave and termination conditions are governed by the employment contract and applicable Kenyan law

Key Responsibilities

• Project management: Plan and coordinate projects from inception to completion; prepare schedules, milestones and resource plans; monitor progress; inspect sites; manage risks and delays; coordinate stakeholders; report progress and support handovers.
• Quantity surveying and cost control: Prepare BOQs, estimates, schedules of rates and budgets; undertake quantity take-offs; review drawings and tender documents; evaluate quotations; monitor expenditure; prepare interim valuations and final accounts; track variations and forecast costs.
• Procurement and suppliers: Prepare requisitions and procurement schedules; compare supplier/subcontractor quotations; recommend suppliers for approval; coordinate deliveries; verify materials against specifications and maintain records.
• Quality, safety and compliance: Check work against drawings, specifications and contractual requirements; report defective work and unsafe conditions; coordinate corrective action and maintain inspection records.
• Administration and stakeholders: Maintain project files, contracts, correspondence and registers; prepare tenders, quotations and reports; coordinate meetings, site visits and follow-ups; communicate with clients, suppliers, consultants and project teams.

Qualifications

• A Diploma in Civil Engineering or a construction-related field.
• Must have  At least five (5) years’ experience running projects or performing similar duties.
• Should have experience with handling government tenders.
• EGP procurement system: Conversant with the EGP government procurement system.
• Estimation and reporting: Competent in project estimation and reporting.
• MS Project: Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Driving licence: An added advantage.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Key Deliverables

• Project work plans showing activities, milestones, resources and timelines.
• Bills of quantities, cost estimates, project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Procurement schedules, quotation comparisons and delivery-tracking records.
• Site progress reports covering completed work, delays, challenges and next steps.
• Cost-control reports comparing budget with actual expenditure.
• Variation registers showing changes, cost implications and approval status.
• Interim valuations, payment assessments and final accounts supported by measurements.
• Site inspection, quality-control, completion and handover records.

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly forward your application curriculum vitae to hr@eagocoltd.com with (Project Assistant) as the subject by close of business 15^th November, 2026.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying