Project Costing Assistant
2026-01-26T12:49:41+00:00
Bridge Talent Management
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Construction, Management
2026-01-31T17:00:00+00:00
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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)
- 1–2 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
- 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
- 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
- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors regarding pricing, scopes, and deliveries
- Ensure materials and services are aligned with approved budgets and timelines
- 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
- Diploma or Bachelors in Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field (required)
- 1–2 years’ experience in construction, office fit-outs, or a similar commercial/project support role
- Strong understanding of construction costing and estimating
JOB-697762e52f281
Vacancy title:
Project Costing Assistant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Construction, Management]
Jobs at:
Bridge Talent Management
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, January 31 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
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)
- 1–2 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
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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