We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Office Engineer to join our team in Addis Ababa. The role requires over 10 years of relevant experience in civil engineering or construction management and offers a unique opportunity to be involved in critical aspects of project planning, cost analysis, reporting, and coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in AutoCAD, Etabs, and related engineering software, with a proven ability to manage resources, track progress, and support the engineering team in delivering successful construction projects.

Responsibilities 

• Prepares regular work accomplishment reports and makes proper follow-up. 

• Prepares take-off sheet weekly & monthly payment certificate. 

• Make a close follow-up of the operation and prepare cost analysis or as necessary together with the Senior Manager and or Construction Engineer. 

• Assists in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual budget of the project. 

• Compiles material, machineries and manpower requirements of the project and follows up the delivery of the requirements. 

• Prepare Bid Documents technical and financial with all the necessary preparation documents. 

• Collects the necessary data from site and office to prepare take-off sheet and specification and bill of quantities in detail with Engineering department and site. 

• Collect and organize material price and availability assessment, equipment rental price and labor wage data. 

• Updating resource breakdown for each contract quantity and price variation and contract item of the breakdown. 

• Check the quantity of delivered material with the actual need and utilized material quantity and manage wastage minimization for each item 

• Make sure that current prices of basic materials are collected or checked on a monthly basis in order to be able to calculate price escalations in accordance with the signed contract agreement or give to marketing as an annex of basic price to contract agreements 

• Submit monthly work progress reports to the concerned supervisor using a standard format that helps the management to be aware of recent developments of the projects. 

• Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports to the body responsible. 

• Perform other related tasks assigned by the immediate Superior

Job Requirements

Requirements 

We’re looking for a results-driven and detail-oriented professional who brings both technical expertise and practical experience to the table. You'll need:

• BSc Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

• 10+ years of relevant experience in office engineering, project coordination, and construction workflows

• Strong command of engineering software including:

  • AutoCAD (mandatory)

  • Etabs (mandatory)

  • SAP (preferred)

• Excellent time management skills – you’re punctual, organized, and always meet deadlines

• Proven ability to prepare technical and financial bid documents, BOQs, and project progress reports

• A proactive mindset with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across teams and departments

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invite to submit their updated resume to lidiya.ashenafi@ethiojobs.net with a subject line “Senior Office Engineer”