Head- Projects(02)-NATIONAL HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED

Head- Projects(02)-NATIONAL HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED

No. of Vacancies: Two (2)
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Chief Engineer

Job Purpose: Responsible for providing support to the Chief Engineer in overseeing a cluster of projects through the various stages of project development and implementation. Such support may
include though not limited to: contribution to project design, documentation and development phases. Also coordinating procurement, construction and overall implementation and delivery of projects at sites as well as ensuring effective performance of Strategic Business Units in furtherance of the
Company’s Mandate and Strategic Objectives & goals within a risk and compliance perspective.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Strategization: Participates in the development and or review of the departmental Strategies, work plans and budgets and ensure their approval and successful implementation throughout the year. Project Supervision: Regularly conducts site visits and monitor ongoing Company projects in order to offer quality assurance, facilitation and coordination of the implementation of the corresponding projects, with an objective of optimizing costs, ensure safety of both workers and contractors and guarantee profitability of each project.
  2. Readies Project Sites: Ensures project sites are free from encumbrances, boundaries are opened, site surveys are conducted, and project orientation and land optimization is undertaken.
  3. Project Design & documentation reviews: Conducts design and documentation reviews prior to implementation including Site infrastructure designs, Architectural Drawings, Structural Drawings, Electrical drawings, Bills of Quantities e.tc. And advise the Chief Engineer accordingly.
  4. SBU Development: Oversee development of Strategic Business Units (SBU) within the Engineering department and monitors their effective operations and profitability/impact to the company’s bottom line.
  5. Project reports: Prepares and consolidate periodic project reports for all ongoing projects for consideration by the Chief Engineer and management in support of any business decisions arising thereof.
  6. Project Property accountability: Ensures efficient maintenance of the Company’s properties, including plant and monitors the operation and maintenance of the Company’s mechanical plant and equipment to ensure that the needs of the Company are met in the most economical and effective and efficient manner in the furtherance of project & company goals.
  7. Budgeting & budget coordination: Effectively participates in the Engineering departmental budgeting process, coordinates and ensures effective budgetary and operational provisions for all project site teams.
  8. Contractual reviews: Develops and reviews all project contractual and procurement/tendering processes and documents including contract administration as well as management to mitigate risks in project implementation.
  9. Team Leadership: Takes full responsibility for performance management of all direct reports, focusing on all aspects of sound people management e.g. Recruitment, Development, Performance Management, Remuneration and Rewards, Career path planning, On-the-job training, coaching & mentoring and Employee engagement etc.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

  1. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized University.
  2. Specialized training, with appropriate qualifications in Project Planning and Management from a recognized University/Institution is a Must.
  3. Must be a registered Engineer with Uganda Engineers Registration Board (ERB) or internationally recognized professional engineers institute, or body such us MUIPE as a Must.
  4. Master’s degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.
  5. Minimum of Ten (10) years working experience in a civil engineering job, 4 of which should have been at the level of Principal Engineer (Civil) or Head of Engineering Section in technical or operational role or as part of senior management team in either Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
  6. Work experience in a housing or Real estate development company shall be an added advantage

Behavioral & Technical Competencies

  1. Proven knowledge and competence in the following design software’s like AutoCAD, Revit and Arch CAD etc.).
  2. Proven knowledge and skills in application of the following Engineering-related Software and MS Office Packages is a MUST (MS Project, Word, Excel and power point).
  3. Knowledge of Project management as well as NHCC product & service offering is essential.

How to Apply

Submit your application addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
National Housing & Construction Company Limited
Crested Towers Building, Plot 17 Hannington Road
P.O. Box 659, Kampala, Uganda

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: Friday, 26 June 2026
  • Submission Time: 4:30 PM (EAT)

Important Notice

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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