Engineering Head

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional.

Office Engineering Head Number of people required: 03 PositionsAbout the CompanyOVID Construction Plc, established in 2013, is a Design and Build (DB) company with G -1 building construction license. It is legally registered and operates in Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya having over 7,000 permanent and temporary employees including highly experienced staff from different areas of specialization. The founder has brought in vast industrial experience and knowledge and values a cost-effective yet efficient approach to construction.OVID Construction has introduced several advanced building technology systems, which makes the company different and unique from other construction companies. Our company is the pioneer in introducing Ready-Mix concrete, Magnesium board/panel technology, Light Gauge Steel, K Span, and Kum Kang building system to Ethiopia and maybe East Africa.This guarantees customer satisfaction and trust by providing high-quality products, high service that is useful, safe, and reliable.Duties & Responsibilities Technical Office LeadershipLead and supervise office engineers and document controllersDistribute tasks within the technical office teamEnsure timely submission of technical documentsProvide technical guidance to project teamsDrawing & Document ManagementReview construction drawings and specificationsApprove shop drawings before consultant submissionManage drawing revisions and updatesEnsure proper document control systemContract Administration                                                      Review contract agreements and conditionsManage variations and change ordersPrepare and review claims (EOT, additional cost claims)Draft official correspondence to clients and consultantsQuantity Surveying & BOQ ControlSupervise quantity take-offsVerify executed quantitiesReview BOQ and cost breakdownSupport interim payment certificate (IPC) preparationPlanning & Progress MonitoringCoordinate with planning engineerMonitor project scheduleAnalyze delays and recommend corrective actionSupport progress reportingCost Control & Commercial SupportMonitor project cost vs budgetAnalyze material consumptionSupport financial forecastingAssist in commercial decision-makingProcurement & Technical EvaluationPrepare technical specifications for materialsEvaluate supplier technical submissionsApprove material submittalsCoordinate with procurement teamRisk & Compliance ManagementIdentify technical and contractual risksEnsure compliance with contract conditionsMaintain proper documentation for auditReduce dispute risk through documentation controlReporting to ManagementPrepare technical and commercial reportsPresent updates to Project Manager or General ManagerProvide recommendations for project improvementKey Skills RequiredStrong technical background (Civil/Construction Engineering)Contract management knowledge (FIDIC preferred)Quantity surveying skillsPlanning and scheduling kn...