Construction Project Manager

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Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We seeks to recruit a competent and results-driven Construction Project Manager to oversee the planning, coordination and successful delivery of construction projects, ensuring compliance with approved budgets, timelines, quality standards and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee construction projects from pre-construction through execution, commissioning and final handover.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, programmes of work, budgets and resource allocation plans.
• Coordinate site operations, project personnel, subcontractors, consultants and other stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, costs and resource utilisation, identifying delays, risks and budget variances and implementing corrective measures.
• Review construction drawings, specifications and technical documents to ensure compliance with approved designs and standards.
• Manage procurement coordination, subcontractor performance, project variations and contract administration.
• Lead project meetings, coordinate client and consultant inspections and prepare periodic project progress reports for Management.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, quality control, HSE and applicable statutory requirements.
• Coordinate project completion, defect rectification, commissioning and final handover.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• COREN registration is mandatory for engineering candidates; relevant professional registration is required for other applicable disciplines.
• PMP certification or an equivalent project management qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years' progressive experience in the construction industry, with at least 3 years in a project management capacity.
• Demonstrable experience in high-rise residential and commercial building construction, including fit-out projects.
• Proven track record of managing construction projects from commencement to completion, with responsibility for project schedules, budgets, site operations and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and consultants.

Required skills and competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, materials, drawings and specifications.
• Excellent project planning, scheduling, cost control and contract administration skills.
• Strong leadership, team management, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and reporting skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction quality management, HSE and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project. Knowledge AutoCAD and other construction/project management software will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date

26th November, 2026