Project Manager - Architecture Studio

About the role

SAK Architecture, a Kampala-based studio delivering residential, commercial and institutional buildings, is hiring its first dedicated Project Manager. You will lead projects from feasibility through construction to handover, reporting to the Principal Architect. The position is full-time and on-site in Kampala, with regular site visits.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects end to end, from feasibility and briefing through design, procurement, construction and handover
• Prepare and manage project programmes, budgets, risk registers and resource plans, keeping clients informed
• Coordinate architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, contractors and specialist craftspeople
• Handle statutory approvals and permits with KCCA, municipal and district authorities, NEMA and others
• Support contractor procurement and administer contracts, including FIDIC and PPDA documents for public and donor-funded work
• Run site meetings, inspections and progress reviews, and issue minutes, instructions and reports
• Track quality and workmanship, and oversee health, safety and environmental compliance under Ugandan regulations
• Manage changes, variations and claims with the quantity surveyor, and lead project close-out including snagging and handover
• Help design delivery processes, templates and tools as the studio grows

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related field
• Recognised project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2, completed or in progress
• Registration with a relevant professional body in Uganda, or working towards it, is an advantage
• At least 1 year of experience on building projects, ideally with an architectural practice, consultancy or contractor in East Africa
• Exposure to residential, institutional or commercial projects, with a drive to deliver on time and on budget
• Willingness to travel to sites across Uganda and occasionally the wider region

Required skills

• Project planning software such as MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar
• Working knowledge of FIDIC contracts, PPDA procurement rules, building control approvals and site health and safety requirements in Uganda

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Medical insurance, NSSF contributions and paid annual leave
• Support for professional development and certification
• A growing studio with opportunities for more responsibility and regional work

Applications close on 7 November 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT. Candidates apply through the job portal with a CV, cover letter and a summary of delivered projects.