General Manager - Operations (Construction)

Fort Hermon Limited - We are a dynamic engineering and construction company specializing in delivering high-quality infrastructure, building, and industrial projects. With a focus on innovation, safety, and technical excellence, we provide end-to-end solutions that meet global standards and exceed client expectations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager - Operations (Construction)

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the company’s day-to-day construction operations, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, on time, and within budget.

• Lead multiple construction and infrastructure projects from mobilization to project delivery

• Provide techincal leadership across civil and infrastructure

• Oversee FIDIC/NEC/JCT contracts, claims, variations and final accounts.

• Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, procedures, and systems to improve overall business performance.

• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement, Logistics, and other operational teams.

• Monitor the progress of all construction projects and ensure compliance with approved budgets, timelines, specifications, and quality standards.

• Review project schedules, work plans, manpower requirements, equipment needs, and resource allocation.

• Ensure effective coordination between the head office, project sites, clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Monitor project costs and work closely with the Finance and Quantity Surveying teams to control expenditure and improve profitability.

• Oversee procurement and ensure the timely availability of construction materials, equipment, tools, and other project resources.

• Manage the effective deployment, maintenance, and utilization of construction equipment, vehicles, and machinery.

• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate measures to minimize delays, cost overruns, waste, and other project challenges.

• Ensure all projects comply with relevant Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements, company policies, and applicable construction regulations.

• Establish and maintain quality control standards across all construction projects.

• Monitor the performance of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers, ensuring contractual obligations are met.

• Lead regular operational and project performance review meetings and provide management with accurate reports and recommendations.

• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for projects, departments, and operational teams.

• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, government agencies, vendors, and other key stakeholders.

• Support the Managing Director/Executive Management in business planning, budgeting, strategic decision-making, and operational growth.

• Ensure effective workforce planning, staff deployment, performance management, and training across operational teams.

• Resolve operational conflicts and bottlenecks promptly to ensure continuity of project execution.

• Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs, improve productivity, minimize wastage, and increase project profitability.

• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and record-keeping across all construction projects.

• Conduct regular site visits to assess project progress, identify challenges, and ensure adherence to company standards.

• Ensure timely completion and proper handover of completed projects to clients.

• Drive continuous improvement in construction processes, operational efficiency, and organizational performance.

• Key Performance Areas

• Project delivery and completion

• Cost control and profitability

• Operational efficiency

• Resource and equipment utilization

• Procurement and supply-chain efficiency

• HSE compliance

• Quality assurance

• Staff and contractor performance

• Client satisfaction

• Risk management

• Business growth and operational strategy.

Salary

N1,000,000 - N1,300,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

19th October, 2026.