Contract Engineer

Job Type: Onsite - Full Time
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: Senior
Vacancies: 1
Skills: Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM), Contract Management, Construction Submittals, Office Management, Office Administration, Contract Drafting

Job Title:

Contract Engineer

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Category / Sector:

Engineering and Construction

Experience Level:

5–6 Years

Number of Openings:

1 (One)

Duty Station:

Head Office, Addis Ababa

Salary / Compensation:

As per the Company scale

Job Overview & Description

The company is looking for a qualified and detail-oriented Contract Engineer to join our Head Office team in Addis Ababa. The ideal candidate will handle contract administration, claims management, preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ), cost estimations, value engineering evaluations, and tender documentation across our ongoing and upcoming construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and evaluate detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ), cost estimates, and pricing documentation for various construction projects.

• Administer construction contracts, subcontracts, and tender documents, ensuring full compliance with project specifications and local standards.

• Review interim payment certificates, variation orders, price adjustments, and contractor claims with precision and fairness.

• Collaborate closely with project management, site coordinators, and procurement teams to monitor budget adherence and cost control.

• Draft technical correspondences, contract addendums, work methodologies, and value engineering proposals.

• Maintain rigorous documentation and records for all contractual commitments, project evaluations, and correspondence.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: BSc Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Technology and Management.

• Experience: 5 to 6 years of proven professional experience as a Contract Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, or Office Engineer within the construction sector.

• Technical Competencies: Strong command of contract law principles (standard conditions of contract), structural and quantity estimation, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and engineering software (AutoCAD, etc.).

• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical thinking, strong negotiation abilities, precise attention to detail, and robust written and verbal communication skills.