Construction Manager Electrical Engineering / Industrial Plant Construction in Kenya

Project overview

Project Goal: An experienced Construction Manager in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Plant Construction is sought for an assignment in Kenya starting December 2026.

Assignment Framework:

• Project Start: December 2026
• Location: Kenya
• A total of 43 on-site working days
• One trip to and from the site per assignment (max. 2 assignments)

Responsibilities

• Coordination and leadership of the deployed personnel
• Ensuring timely implementation
• Overall overview of the construction site
• Participation in site meetings
• Measurement of materials and cable routes
• Creation of daily construction and work reports
• Documentation (test protocols, measurements, cable lists)
• Early identification of material bottlenecks and collisions with other trades
• Active participation on the construction site (cable tray construction, cable pulling, connections, distribution board installation)
• Support during commissioning (direction of rotation tests, functional checks)
• Communication of hindrances and deviations to the client
• Reading of circuit diagrams and forwarding of red pen corrections
• Confident use of measuring instruments (e.g., multimeter, insulation tester)
• Verification and adherence to all safety and HSE regulations

Requirements

• Several years of experience as a Construction Manager in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Plant Construction
• Independent and structured way of working
• Leadership experience and organizational skills
• German language skills, spoken and written
• Good English language skills, spoken and written
• Experience in international project environments is an advantage
• Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity
• Valid visa (invitation will be provided)
• Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination (mandatory)
• Current recommended travel vaccinations (Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, Polio etc.)
• Medical fitness for overseas assignments
• International health insurance (recommended)

Project details

Expected Outcome: Submission of suitable candidate profiles with the following information:

Job facts: Direct client project

• International flights for both rotations (2 arrivals and 2 departures)
• Accommodation during the assignment
• Local transport (airport transfers and site travel)
• Availability
• Daily rate
• English and German language skills
• Reference projects
• International assignment experience
• Existing travel and vaccination documents
• Start: date 12/2026
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Kenia, Kenya, KE
• Languages: German