Planning Engineer/Construction Project Manager at Excelon Limited

Roles


Develop and maintain programme schedules in Primavera P6 across multiple disciplines (civil, structural, MEP, architectural).
Perform critical path analysis, schedule compression studies, and delay analysis. Prepare earned value management (EVM) reports with CPI/SPI tracking and traffic-light dashboards.
Visit sites to assess progress. Manage contractors and consultants.
Administer contracts.
Conduct what-if scenario analysis for procurement sequencing, resource levelling, and logistics planning.
Produce technical memoranda and briefing documents to international programme management standards.
Operate within ERPNext for project controls and Google Workspace for document management with AI-augmented workflows.


What We Are Looking For


Domain 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.
Analytical 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' expectations are high.
Technical 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) - Technical, cost, logistics & quality plans. People management skills to deal with both internal and external (contractor) teams. Fluency in AI-assisted real workflows.
Character: Self-directed, intellectually honest, resilient under ambiguity, and capable of producing high-quality work without constant supervision. We assess attitude as rigorously