About this role
Development Management Manager at Smartcity Plc
Incorporated on 30th May 2002, SmartCity Resorts Plc is an investment and infrastructure company dedicated to creating modern real estate and infrastructure projects that allows people to live, work and relax in more pleasant and productive ways. The SmartCity Innovation Hub is a major public/private sector collaboration to deliver to Nigerians an informatio...
Development Management Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
- Experience 15 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Engineering / Technical
THE OPPORTUNITY
- SmartCity PLC is seeking an experienced and results-driven Development Management Manager to establish and lead its Development Management function.
- Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will serve as the Company's senior project delivery authority, building a robust framework for project governance, construction supervision, contractor management, and delivery performance.
- This is a founding leadership role for a professional passionate about engineering excellence, infrastructure development, and delivering complex projects to the highest standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Establish and operationalise the Development Management function and its four operating units: Project Delivery, Smart Infrastructure, Construction Technology, and Contractor Governance.
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Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing project delivery teams, including Resident Engineers.
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Establish project governance frameworks, technical standards, reporting processes, and digital management systems.
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Oversee construction supervision, contractor prequalification, performance monitoring, and work certification.
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Monitor project schedules, budgets, quality, safety, procurement, and overall delivery performance.
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Drive the adoption of digital project delivery tools, including Building Information Modelling (BIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), dashboards, and digital site reporting.
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Strengthen project risk management, stakeholder coordination, and escalation procedures.
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Establish and implement the SmartCity Engineering Academy to build technical capacity and promote engineering excellence across the organisation.
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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Minimum of 15 years' experience in construction, development, or large-scale project delivery.
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Strong expertise in construction contract management, procurement governance, quantity surveying, and project controls.
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Proven experience building and leading delivery teams in complex, multi-project environments.
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Sound knowledge of Nigeria's construction industry, contractor management, and regulatory compliance.
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Relevant pro