Project Management Intern

Easy Housing is growing in Kenya, and we’re looking for a passionate Project Management Intern to join our team.

If you’re excited about sustainable construction, affordable housing, and climate-smart innovation, this opportunity is for you!

Easy Housing is looking for a Project Management Intern in Nairobi! At Easy Housing, we provide sustainable, social and scalable housing in Kenya and Uganda.

Easy Housing is a circular and biobased building technology based on sustainably sourced timber. We focus on emerging economies and provide the building blueprints and sustainable timber to building partners. Our scalable building system can be tailored to local requirements and stimulates the local building value chain.

We have recently opened an office in Kenya. To further develop the market potential in Kenya, we are expanding our team with a Project Management Intern with experience in (timber) construction.

Job Activities.

As Project Management Intern in Kenya, you will be responsible for the following activities in collaboration with our experienced project managers:

• Handle the procurement of materials for the factory and site works
• Oversee and direct construction projects from prefabrication till placement
• Oversee on site and off site constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
• Coordinate and direct carpentry team and subcontractors
• Maintaining tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
• Review the work progress on daily basis
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to project status
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
• Work closely together with other project managers and carpenters

Requirements.

• BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field
• Practical experience in (timber) construction and project management is a big plus
• Knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
• Knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and quality standards in construction
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Affinity with sustainable and affordable housing
• Fluency in English and Swahili
• Based in Nairobi, but open to working on projects in different regions in Kenya

What we offer.

• The chance to work in a diverse team with people from all over the world
• An amazing opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop your skills in construction and project management
• Learn about affordable sustainable housing, climate change and international development
• Autonomy in managing and executing your responsibilities
• A competitive internship allowance, negotiable based on market standards
• Employment perspective if internship and business development go well
• Lunch and travel allowances
• Opportunities to build up professional experience and network

Practical details.

Location: office and factory in Nairobi, project locations in Kenya
Contract: four month internship with possibility of extension
Start: as soon as possible
Team size: 10-20 people (production team)