The posting
PROJECT MANAGER
Location: Lagos, Nigeria Industry: Construction | Infrastructure Development | Real Estate Department: Construction & Infrastructure Development Reports To: Managing Director / Head of Projects Key Stakeholders: Executive Director, Operations / Lead Technical Advisor Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: On-site / Project-Based Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years Post-Graduation Gross Salary: ₦642,000 Monthly Mandatory Certifications: COREN and PMP/PRINCE2
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client, a company operating within the construction, infrastructure development, and real estate sectors, is seeking a competent and results-oriented Project Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of construction and infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects throughout their lifecycle, from initial planning and mobilisation to construction, commissioning, completion, and handover. The role requires effective control of project timelines, budgets, resources, quality, health and safety, contractual obligations, and regulatory compliance.
The Project Manager will oversee multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered in line with approved specifications, commercial objectives, and organisational standards. Projects may include healthcare facilities, student accommodation, retail and commercial developments, sports complexes, residential developments, and associated infrastructure.
The ideal candidate must possess strong technical and commercial expertise, demonstrable project delivery experience, excellent leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage competing priorities while achieving project objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Project Planning and Execution
- Lead projects from initiation and planning through execution, commissioning, and final handover.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and implementation strategies.
- Develop project execution plans and ensure alignment with approved specifications, budgets, and timelines.
- Monitor project progress and implement corrective measures to address deviations.
2. Programme and Schedule Management
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, work programmes, and milestone trackers.
- Monitor critical-path activities, identify potential delays, and implement recovery plans.
- Coordinate engineering, construction, quantity surveying, procurement, and technical activities.
- Utilise MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent tools to monitor project performance.
3. Budget, Cost and Resource Management
- Develop and monitor project budgets in collaboration with the Quantity Surveyor and relevant management personnel.
- Monitor expenditure, resource allocation, and project cash-flow requirements.
- Identify cost variances and implement appropriate cost-control measures.
- Review variations, contractor payment assessments, and resource utilisation in line with approved procedures.
4. Contractor and Consultant Management
- Coordinate and supervise contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and specialist service providers.
- Monitor performance against contractual obligations, approved programmes, technical specifications, and quality standards.
- Review construction methodologies, work schedules, and progress submissions.
- Address performance gaps, resolve operational issues, and ensure timely corrective action.
5. Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as the primary project coordination link between management, clients, consultants, contractors, and relevant authorities.
- Organise and lead project meetings, technical reviews, and progress discussions.
- Communicate project updates, challenges, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
- Escalate critical risks, delays, cost implications, and decisions requiring management approval.
6. Regulatory Compliance and Approvals
- Coordinate the acquisition of required permits, licences, and statutory approvals.
- Ensure project activities comply with applicable building regulations, engineering standards, contractual requirements, and approved designs.
- Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities and technical professionals to facilitate compliance.
- Monitor regulatory obligations and address potential compliance issues promptly.
7. Quality Assurance, HSE and Risk Management
- Ensure construction activities conform to approved drawings, specifications, applicable standards, and quality requirements.
- Coordinate quality inspections, testing, and resolution of non-conformities.
- Enforce health, safety, and environmental requirements across project sites.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, financial, contractual, operational, and programme risks.
- Ensure defects, safety incidents, and quality issues are investigated and addressed appropriately.
8. Procurement, Tendering and Contract Administration
- Coordinate tendering processes, bid evaluations, and technical and commercial reviews.
- Support contractor selection, procurement planning, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor contractual deliverables, variations, claims, and performance obligations.
- Work with procurement and commercial teams to ensure timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services.
- Protect the organisation's commercial interests through effective contract administration and documentation.
9. Project Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare periodic project reports covering progress, expenditure, schedules, quality, HSE, risks, and outstanding issues.
- Maintain accurate project records, drawings, approvals, meeting minutes, correspondence, and change-control documentation.
- Present progress updates, performance assessments, and recommendations to senior management.
- Maintain appropriate document-control procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
10. Team Leadership and Project Close-Out
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, site personnel, consultants, and contractors.
- Assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and promote accountability across project teams.
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, snagging, and final inspections.
- Ensure outstanding works and defects are resolved before handover.
- Oversee the preparation of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, completion certificates, and other close-out documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Valid COREN registration is mandatory.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or an equivalent recognised project management certification is required.
- Minimum of five years of post-graduation experience in construction or infrastructure project management.
- Demonstrable experience managing building, commercial, or infrastructure projects from planning through completion.
- Proven experience coordinating contractors, consultants, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong knowledge of project scheduling, cost control, contract administration, quality assurance, HSE, and risk management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The ideal candidate should demonstrate proficiency in:
- Construction and infrastructure project management.
- Project planning, scheduling, and programme control.
- Construction methodologies, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
- Budgeting, cost control, and resource management.
- Contract administration and contractor performance management.
- Procurement, tendering, and commercial evaluation.
- Risk assessment and mitigation.
- Quality assurance and quality control.
- Health, safety, and environmental management.
- Building regulations, permits, and statutory compliance.
- MS Project and/or Primavera P6.
- AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
- Project reporting, documentation, and change control.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Candidates with experience in any of the following project categories will have an added advantage:
- Healthcare facilities and hospital developments.
- Student accommodation and hostel projects.
- Commercial buildings and retail developments.
- Sports complexes and recreational facilities.
- Residential and mixed-use developments.
- Infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
- Large-budget projects involving multiple contractors and consultants.
- Projects with complex technical requirements and significant regulatory obligations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Project and Construction Leadership
- Strategic Planning and Programme Management
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Contract and Contractor Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Procurement and Commercial Awareness
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Quality Assurance and HSE Compliance
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership and Performance Management
- Communication, Reporting, and Documentation
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
Performance will be assessed based on the candidate's ability to:
- Deliver projects within approved budgets and agreed timelines.
- Maintain compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
- Ensure adherence to applicable HSE requirements.
- Minimise avoidable project delays, cost overruns, and material wastage.
- Effectively manage contractors, consultants, and project resources.
- Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.
- Maintain accurate documentation and timely management reporting.
- Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.
- Achieve successful project completion, commissioning, and handover.
REMUNERATION
Gross Monthly Salary: ₦642,000
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to [email protected].
Email Subject: Project Manager – Lagos
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
