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