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iJenga is a Nairobi-based real estate developer and financier focused on medium- to large-scale projects across primary and secondary cities in East Africa. The team blends development, design, finance, and asset-management expertise to deliver high-quality, commercially viable properties.
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Full Time
Deadline:
21 Sept 2025
Job Title
Cost Analyst job at iJenga
iJenga
Job Description
Conduct continuous market research on construction costs and trends; build cost benchmarks.
Prepare cost estimates and preliminary financial models to support investment/business cases and detailed development budgets.
Establish and run a cost-management framework with dashboard reporting at project and portfolio levels.
Perform cost analysis for repair/maintenance works; update estimates at agreed milestones from feasibility to handover.
Drive value engineering, cost control, and commercial risk management; track mitigation actions.
Research suppliers/materials/fixtures; review contract documents to flag risks/opportunities and advise on tender qualifications.
Advise on procurement strategy and form of contract; prepare tender/contract documents (incl. BQs) with the design team.
Manage tendering: shortlist bidders, evaluate tenders, prepare analysis and award recommendations.
Oversee construction-phase commercial administration: attend site meetings/inspections, re-measure works, certify contractor payment requests, manage variations and cashflow.
Monitor receivables with Accounts; issue certificates of substantial and final completion; prepare final accounts.
Advise on contractual claims (merit and cost), property taxation, health & safety implications, and lifecycle/facilities cost optimization.
Support funding efforts by advising on additional/alternative financing sources.
Maintain accurate contractual correspondence, notices, and records.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Market costing and cost benchmarking.
Investment-grade estimating, budgeting, and financial modeling.
Project/portfolio cost reporting and dashboards.
Value engineering and commercial risk management.
Procurement strategy, BQ and contract preparation, tender evaluation, and award.
Contract administration, re-measurement, payment certification, variation control.
Final accounts, completion certificates, and post-occupancy cost advice.
Compliance with H&S and regulatory requirements (OSHA, NEMA, etc.).
Meticulous documentation and records management.
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Experience: 2–4 years’ quantity surveying/cost management experience.
Technical knowledge:
Kenyan construction contracts (incl. NEC) and ability to interpret non-standard forms.
Local building codes and regulatory frameworks (OSHA, NEMA).
Strong estimating, cost control, cashflow forecasting, and reporting across the development lifecycle.
Current knowledge of local development/construction costs (especially multi-unit residential).
Skills & competencies:
Value-engineering methods; commercial risk analysis and mitigation.
Supplier/contractor market awareness; strong industry network.
Excellent communication, organization, analytics, and report writing.
