Project Manager (Construction) at Career Options Africa Ltd

Career Options Limited is a leading recruitment-consulting firm based in Nairobi Kenya and offering specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process for companies based in Africa and Middle East. We cover various business verticals like Oil and Gas, Power, Green Energy, Engineering, Retail, FMCG, Information Technology, Banking an...

 

Project Manager (Construction)

  • Job TypeFull Time , Onsite
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • Location
  • Job FieldBuilding and Construction 

Our client, a leading global professional services company that partners with clients to deliver major projects and programmes that transform businesses, is seeking a project manager to be based in DRC.

THE JOB

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of multiple construction projects, ensuring compliance, quality, cost control, and timely execution through effective stakeholder and governance management.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

  • Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects. 
  • Analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip. 
  • Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized. 
  • Ensure application of best practice on all projects. 
  • Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required. 
  • Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are being applied correctly. 
  • Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews. 
  • Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications. 
  • Forecast and update key project milestones. 
  • Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria. 
  • Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders. 
  • Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required. 
  • Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers. 
  • Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities. 
  • Strategic Thinking - provide advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives. 
  • Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured. 
  • Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes. 
  • Identify business development opportunities with both existing and new clients, including potential cross-selling opportunities. 
  • Responsible for all project manager functions in D365 [internal system] for all your commissions

QUALIFICATIONS

The job holder should have the following qualifications. 

  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management or a related field. 
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction project management, with a strong track record in client-facing roles. 
  • Post Graduate Qualification in relevant field would be an added advantage 

THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.

  • Ability to provide strategic guidance throughout all phases of a project, including evaluating and recommending approaches to meet the client’s overall objectives.   
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects efficiently, ensuring high-quality standards and on-time delivery. 
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively across teams. 
  • Experience managing fast-paced projects and working with demanding stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong presentation abilities. 
  • Must be able and willing to work onsite or travel as needed. 
  • Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and construction management platforms. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong presentation abilities. 
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects efficiently, ensuring high-quality standards and on-time delivery. 
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively across teams. 
  • Speak English and French   
  • Must be willing to relocate

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON

We are offering the successful candidate a monthly gross salary of USD 3,000 – 4,500 

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

Send CV only to recruitment_drc@careeroptionsafricagroup.com   by 23rd January 2026 subject heading, as PROJECT MANAGER (CONSTRUCTION) - DRC . However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates called for an interview as soon as their CVs are received. Kindly indicate current, last or expected salary in the CV.

Candidates who do not hear from us by this date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

 

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