Project Costing Assistant

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profile Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

profile Monthly Salary: Ks 50000 - 50000
profile Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted on: 11 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Company

Our client is a well-established office fit-out and interior construction company specializing in the delivery of commercial workspace solutions. The organization provides end-to-end services covering office partitioning ceilings flooring bespoke joinery and interior finishing works. With a strong project execution capability the company serves corporate and institutional clients delivering high-quality fit-out projects within defined timelines budgets and safety standards across the region.

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support the commercial and operational delivery of office fit-out projects. The primary focus of this role is generating quotations cost management and account reconciliation with additional responsibilities supporting site management and project delivery. Reporting directly to the CEO this position plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy cost control and smooth execution of projects.

Key Responsibilities

Quoting & Cost Management (Primary Focus)

  • Prepare accurate project quotations estimates and pricing for office fit-out works

  • Track project costs budgets and expenditure against approved forecasts

  • Manage cost variations and support margin control

  • Maintain accurate cost reports for management review

Accounts & Reconciliation

  • Reconcile project costs supplier invoices and subcontractor claims

  • Assist with progress claims invoicing and financial reporting

  • Ensure all project financial records are accurate and up to date


Supplier & Subcontractor Coordination
  • Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors regarding pricing scopes and deliveries

  • Ensure materials and services are aligned with approved budgets and timelines



Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelors in Construction Management Project Management Quantity Surveying or a related field (required)

  • 12 years experience in construction office fit-outs or a similar commercial/project support role

  • Strong understanding of construction costing and estimating

Key Competencies

  • Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy

  • Strong Excel spreadsheet and data management skills

  • Commercially focused with strong cost-control mindset

  • Organised analytical and process-driven

  • Clear communication and ability to work closely with senior management

  • Interpret architectural drawings (plans sections elevations)

  • Basic understanding of construction elements and terminology




Required Skills:

Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy Strong Excel spreadsheet and data management skills Commercially focused with strong cost-control mindset Organised analytical and process-driven Clear communication and ability to work closely with senior management Interpret architectural drawings (plans sections elevations) Basic understanding of construction elements and terminology


Required Education:

Diploma or Bachelors in Construction Management Project Management Quantity Surveying or a related field (required)12 years experience in construction office fit-outs or a similar commercial/project support role

About the CompanyOur client is a well-established office fit-out and interior construction company specializing in the delivery of commercial workspace solutions. The organization provides end-to-end services covering office partitioning ceilings flooring bespoke joinery and interior finishing works...
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Company Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing / Industrial Gases / Petrochemicals

Key Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Access
  • Bluebeam
  • Construction Experience
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Office Experience
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management Software
  • Microsoft Project
  • Administrative Experience