About this role
Engineering Project Manager
Cedarcrest Hospitals / Cedarcrest Orthopaedic Clinics Ltd is a modern specialist medical care centre located in the heart of Abuja, Nigeria’s blossoming capital. It was established in January 2008 with the aim of providing a high standard of local healthcare that is comparable with what obtains in other more developed parts of the world.
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Engineering Project Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
- Experience 5 years
- Location Abuja
- Job Field Engineering / Technical
Purpose of the Role
- To plan, execute, and deliver engineering and capital projects across Cedarcrest Hospitals Ltd. — including medical equipment installations, facility upgrades, new-build works, and plant/system replacements — on time, within budget, and in full compliance with healthcare regulatory, safety, and quality standards, while minimizing disruption to clinical services and hospital operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Project Delivery
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Manage the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure) for engineering projects ranging from equipment installation to major infrastructure works.
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Develop and maintain project charters, scope documents, work breakdown structures, Gantt schedules, and resource plans.
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Stakeholder & Contractor Management
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Coordinate with hospital departments, including clinical departments, procurement, finance, IT, and infection prevention & control to ensure projects meet operational needs and regulatory requirements.
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Procure and manage external consultants, architects, contractors, and vendors — including tender evaluation, contract negotiation, and performance management.
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Chair project review meetings and produce progress reports for the leadership team.
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Compliance, Safety & Quality
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Ensure all works comply with applicable building codes, healthcare facility standards (infection control, medical gas systems, electrical safety), fire safety, and environmental requirements.
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Enforce permit-to-work, isolation, and downtime procedures to safeguard patient safety and continuity of clinical services during works.
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Qualifications and Experience
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BSc/BEng in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
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5+ years managing engineering/construction projects, of which at least 2 years in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment
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Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to liaise credibly with clinicians, executives, regulators, and tradespeople
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Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage contractors; excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
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Valid driver's licence; willingness to be on call for project emergencies
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Membership of a recognised professional engineering body (e.g., COREN, ASME, CIBSE)
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Check how your CV matches this job
Key Responsibilities
-
Project Delivery
-
Manage the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure) for engineering projects ranging from equipment installation to major infrastructure works.
-
Develop and maintain project charters, scope documents, work breakdown structures, Gantt schedules, and resource plans.
-
Stakeholder & Contractor Management
-
Coordinate with hospital departments, including clinical departments, procurement, finance, IT, and infection prevention & control to ensure projects meet operational needs and regulatory requirements.
-
Procure and manage external consultants, architects, contractors, and vendors — including tender evaluation, contract negotiation, and performance management.
-
Chair project review meetings and produce progress reports for the leadership team.
-
Compliance, Safety & Quality
-
Ensure all works comply with applicable building codes, healthcare facility standards (infection control, medical gas systems, electrical safety), fire safety, and environmental requirements.
-
Enforce permit-to-work, isolation, and downtime procedures to safeguard patient safety and continuity of clinical services during works.
-
Qualifications and Experience
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BSc/BEng in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
-
5+ years managing engineering/construction projects, of which at least 2 years in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment
-
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to liaise credibly with clinicians, executives, regulators, and tradespeople
-
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage contractors; excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
-
Valid driver's licence; willingness to be on call for project emergencies
-
Membership of a recognised professional engineering body (e.g., COREN, ASME, CIBSE)
-
Check how your CV matches this job