About this role
Excel and Grace Consulting - Head of Business / Client Manager
Job Title: Head of Business / Client Manager Location: Oil Mill, Port Harcourt, Rivers Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are looking for a commercially driven leader to grow our business.
- You will find and win new projects, lead our tendering process, manage key client relationships, and make sure our contracts support profitable, long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and drive the company’s business development strategy across civil engineering, construction, logistics and maintenance
- Identify and pursue new project opportunities in the public and private sectors, and build a strong client pipeline
- Lead the full tender process, from bid/no-bid decisions through pricing and submission to follow-up
- Prepare company profiles, capability statements and prequalification documents
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key decision-makers, and secure repeat business
- Review contract terms and commercial risks on awarded projects, and oversee payment applications and variation claims
- Monitor the market, competitors and government infrastructure spending to guide strategy
- Lead the Business Development and Bid/Tender team, set targets, and report monthly to the MD.
Requirements
- B.Sc / B.Eng in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business development, commercial or tender management, with at least [5] years in a leadership role
- Proven track record of winning contracts in the construction and/or oil and gas sector
- Strong experience with tenders, prequalification, bid pricing and BOQ review
- Good understanding of construction contracts, payment applications and variation claims
- Established network with oil and gas operators, government agencies or major private clients
- Strong negotiation, presentation and leadership skills.
Salary
Negotiable.
Application Closing Date
27th November, 2026.