Yard Manager - Marine Works

Yard Manager - Marine Works

Adexen

Lagos, Nigeria

Job description

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a leading international construction and marine engineering company to recruit an experienced Yard Manager for a major port rehabilitation project in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• The project involves large-scale marine works, heavy civil construction activities, concrete production, precast operations, heavy lifting equipment, and fleet management within one of West Africa's most strategic infrastructure developments.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all yard operations and ensuring the efficient management of resources, equipment and personnel to support project execution.

• Yard Operations Management

• Lead and manage all activities within the project yard, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.

• Establish and enforce operational procedures, workflows and performance standards across all yard activities.

• Coordinate the movement, storage and allocation of materials, equipment and construction assets.

• Ensure optimal utilization of yard facilities to support project requirements and deadlines.

• Maintain strict discipline and operational control across a large multicultural workforce.

• Concrete & Precast Production

• Oversee the operations of multiple concrete batching plants serving the project.

• Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery schedules are consistently achieved.

• Supervise precast concrete production activities and ensure compliance with technical specifications.

• Coordinate production planning with construction and marine operations teams.

• Equipment & Fleet Management

• Manage a large fleet of construction equipment, lifting machinery, trucks and operational vehicles.

• Ensure equipment availability, utilization and maintenance performance meet project requirements.

• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs with technical and mechanical teams.

• Monitor equipment productivity and implement corrective actions where necessary.

• Ensure effective management of spare parts, consumables and workshop operations.

• Logistics & Resource Planning

• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities related to project operations.

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure availability of critical materials and equipment.

• Develop efficient yard layouts and storage systems to optimize productivity and safety.

• Support procurement and project teams in forecasting equipment and material requirements.

• Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture throughout all yard operations.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, HSE standards and local regulations.

• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, security and operational discipline.

• Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor and develop supervisors, operators, mechanics and support personnel.

• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, productivity and operational excellence.

• Manage workforce planning, performance evaluations and training initiatives.

• Maintain strong discipline and clear reporting structures across the organisation.

• Desired Skills and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in heavy construction, marine works, infrastructure, mining, military engineering or large industrial operations.

• Proven experience managing large construction yards, equipment fleets and operational bases.

• Strong knowledge of concrete batching plants, precast production and heavy lifting operations.

• Extensive experience managing heavy equipment including cranes, excavators, loaders, trucks and specialized construction machinery.

• Demonstrated experience working in Africa within complex operational environments.

• Strong understanding of logistics, maintenance planning and resource allocation.

• Proven ability to manage large multicultural workforces under demanding project conditions.

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• Strong character, resilience and ability to enforce discipline and operational standards.

• Former military engineering corps, military logistics, naval engineering or comparable highly structured operational environments.

• Experience on major port, marine, mining, oil & gas, EPC or large infrastructure projects.

• Previous experience managing workforces exceeding 300 personnel.

• Experience in remote or challenging operational environments across Africa.

• We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.

• Industry

• Construction & Real Estate

• Job Seniority

• Manager

• Job Category

• Marine

• Employment Type

• Full time

Experience

• 10 - 15 years

Remuneration

120.000 usd

Skills

• Operations Management

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