{"id":96633,"date":"2026-05-25T08:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/planning-engineer-construction-project-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T08:02:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:02:37","slug":"planning-engineer-construction-project-manager","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/planning-engineer-construction-project-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning Engineer\/Construction Project Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Roles<\/p>\n<p>\tDevelop and maintain programme schedules in Primavera P6 across multiple disciplines (civil, structural, MEP, architectural).<br \/>\n\tPerform critical path analysis, schedule compression studies, and delay analysis. Prepare earned value management (EVM) reports with CPI\/SPI tracking and traffic-light dashboards.<br \/>\n\tVisit sites to assess progress. Manage contractors and consultants.<br \/>\n\tAdminister contracts.<br \/>\n\tConduct what-if scenario analysis for procurement sequencing, resource levelling, and logistics planning.<br \/>\n\tProduce technical memoranda and briefing documents to international programme management standards.<br \/>\n\tOperate within ERPNext for project controls and Google Workspace for document management with AI-augmented workflows.<\/p>\n<p>What We Are Looking For<\/p>\n<p>\tDomain Background: BSc\/BEng in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Architecture from a recognized Kenyan university. We value domain knowledge as the foundation for planning competence.<br \/>\n\tAnalytical Horsepower: All candidates will undergo rigorous aptitude testing covering abstract reasoning, numerical analysis, and critical thinking. We set the bar high because our international clients\u2019 expectations are high.<br \/>\n\tTechnical Fluency: Proficiency or demonstrable aptitude in Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent scheduling tools. Comfort with data-driven analysis and spreadsheet modelling. Articulation of project management issues and ability to execute actual construction tasks by creating Money-Ready Plans (MRPs) \u2013 Technical, cost, logistics &amp; quality plans. People management skills to deal with both internal and external (contractor) teams. Fluency in AI-assisted real workflows.<br \/>\n\tCharacter: Self-directed, intellectually honest, resilient under ambiguity, and capable of producing high-quality work without constant supervision. We assess attitude as rigorously<\/p>\n<p>Submit your CV and a written response (500 words maximum) to the following problem:&#8221;A client in the Middle East requires a mixed-use commercial tower to achieve structural completion within 18 months from mobilisation. The MEP subcontractor has indicated a 4-week delay to rough-in on levels 12\u201318 due to late shop drawing approvals. The fa\u00e7ade contractor\u2019s programme is sequenced floor-by-floor from Level 10 upward. Identify three critical-path risks arising from this delay and propose one mitigation strategy for each. State your assumptions clearly.&#8221;Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@excelon.co.ke using the position as subject of email.<\/p>\n<p>Apply Through:<\/p>\n<p>recruitment@excelon.co.ke<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/recruitment@excelon.co.ke","_company_name":"Excelon Limited","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"Excelon Limited addresses a critical gap in the MSME sector by offering specialized HR services, mitigating the adverse effects of HR neglect commonly observed among these enterprises . 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