JOB DESCRIPTION: Site Manager / Civil Engineer
Department: Technical Department
Reporting to: Technical Director
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract (CDD)
Work Location: Niamey, Niger (with frequent travel to construction sites)
1. Purpose of the Position
The Site Manager / Civil Engineer holds dual responsibility for operational site supervision in the field and for technical design and cost estimation within the engineering office. They ensure technical quality, adherence to schedules, cost control, and safety across the company’s projects, from structural calculations to final client handover.
2. Key Duties and Responsibilities
A. Field Operations & Site Management
Organization and planning:
Develop the work execution schedule (MS Project) and coordinate the supply of materials, equipment, and tools to the site.
Organize, supervise, and coordinate the daily work of site foremen, execution teams, and subcontractors.
Quality and standards monitoring:
Ensure strict compliance with Technical Specifications (CCTP), execution drawings, and relevant standards (DTU, Eurocodes, BAEL).
Supervise the proper use and installation of materials.
Budget management and financial monitoring:
Monitor resource usage and ensure adherence to the projected budget for each work package.
Prepare interim payment statements (work records) and assist in settling subcontractor accounts.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE):
Implement and enforce health and safety regulations across all sites.
B. Technical Design Office (BET) Component
Structural calculation and sizing:
Design, size, and perform structural analysis for reinforced concrete structures, load-bearing masonry, and framework using specialized software (Revit, Robot Structural Analysis, Civil 3D, etc.).
Produce calculation notes and verify the consistency of construction drawings (formwork, reinforcement).
Cost analysis and estimating:
Analyze tender documentation (DCE) and participate in preparing responses to calls for tenders.
Perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare price breakdowns as well as bills of quantities and cost estimates (DQE).
Modeling and CAD:
Collaborate on the development and revision of technical drawings and models using BIM software (Revit, AutoCAD, etc.).
C. Administrative monitoring and reporting
Draft site reports (weekly and monthly) and lead site meetings with project managers and clients.
Prepare construction documentation and "As-Built" records (DOE) upon project handover.
Supervise and mentor engineering or technician interns assigned to the design office or construction sites.
3. Desired Profile
Education & Experience
Degree: Minimum 5 years of higher education (Master’s degree or Engineering degree) in Civil Engineering, Building Construction, or Public Works.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of proven experience combining site supervision with design/structural calculation work.
Required technical skills
Advanced proficiency in structural calculation software (e.g., Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis). Proficiency in CAD/BIM and scheduling software (e.g., Autodesk Revit, MS Project).
Excellent command of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel (quantity surveying, cost estimation, financial analysis).
Solid knowledge of concrete technology, geotechnics, and the design of foundations and masonry structures.
Personal Skills & Soft Skills
Rigor and autonomy: Ability to effectively switch between precise office-based calculations and the responsiveness required in the field.
Leadership and team management: Ability to manage site teams with a balance of firmness and a coaching approach.
Problem-solving: Ability to analyze situations quickly and find appropriate technical solutions to address on-site challenges.
Communication and writing skills: Ability to clearly draft calculation notes, progress reports, and meeting minutes.
4. Working Conditions
Remuneration: Based on profile and experience, plus performance/project-based bonuses.
Resources provided: Laptop with construction industry software suites, phone/communication allowance, and a vehicle or travel allowance for site visits.
Position location: Niamey, Niger
Working hours: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday; Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Remuneration: Negotiable based on profile and experience.
5. Application
Applications must be submitted exclusively online.
Interested candidates are requested to send their CV and a cover letter to the following address: carrieres@kiary-enterprises.com
Subject line: "Application for Civil Engineering Site Manager Position"
Application deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026
For further information regarding this job posting, please contact us at:
+227 92711502