Site Engineer

Company Description

SOGECO Development is a real estate development company based in Kinshasa, DRC, developing large residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects from planning through construction and delivery.

Our activities include real estate development, construction management, project coordination, and delivery across residential and commercial projects.

Working at SOGECO offers the opportunity to contribute directly to large-scale, active development projects and work alongside multidisciplinary teams. Employees gain hands-on exposure, practical responsibility, and opportunities to develop their skills as the company and its projects grow.

For expatriate employees, SOGECO provides a benefits package that typically includes company accommodation, internet and cleaning services, work-related transportation, visa and residency/work authorization costs, and coverage for hospitalization and medication related to acute illnesses, subject to company policy.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Site Execution & Technical Supervision of Construction Works
• Project Planning, Progress Monitoring & Schedule Follow-Up
• Quality Control, Inspections & Corrective Works Follow-Up
• Site Coordination with Foremen, Subcontractors & Suppliers
• Materials, Resources & Subcontractor Quantity Verification
• HSE Compliance, Site Safety & Incident Follow-Up
• Site Reporting, Documentation & Risk Escalation

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare clear and accurate daily and weekly site updates for the Project Manager.
• Maintain records of site progress, technical issues, instructions, inspections and significant events.
• Provide photographic documentation of works and important site developments.
• Contribute technical information required for project reports and management updates.
• Immediately escalate significant delays, quality issues, safety concerns, technical conflicts or other risks to the Project Manager.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 7-10 years of relevant construction/site engineering experience, preferably on residential, commercial or mixed-use building projects exceeding 10 floors.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural and construction drawings.
• Practical understanding of construction methods, sequencing, materials and quality control.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, foremen and site workers.
• Good understanding of project schedules and progress monitoring.
• Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Good reporting, documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on site while operating within the authority and direction of the Project Manager.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; familiarity with project planning or construction management software is an advantage.
• French proficiency required. English is an advantage.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

• Company-provided accommodation;
• Wi-Fi/internet at the provided accommodation;
• Cleaning services at the provided accommodation;
• Transportation for work-related activities during working days;
• Visa and applicable residency/work authorization costs;
• Hospitalization coverage for acute illnesses, subject to company policy;

Medication coverage for acute illnesses, subject to company policy.