Construction Manager

Responsibilities:

Construction Planning & Execution:

• Coordinate daily site activities across civil, structural, architectural, MEP and finishing works.
• Ensure construction activities follow approved drawings, specifications, work plans and project schedules.
• Monitor site progress, identify delays and implement corrective measures.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials and subcontractors to maintain productivity.

Project Scheduling & Progress Monitoring:

• Develop, update and monitor construction schedules using Primavera P6.
• Track planned versus actual progress, identify critical-path activities and flag potential delays.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Coordinate with the project manager and project controls team on recovery plans and schedule adjustments.

Quality & Technical Coordination:

• Ensure construction works comply with approved designs, specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with the Design, Engineering and QA/QC teams to resolve technical issues.
• Monitor inspections, testing and corrective actions to prevent rework.
• Ensure proper documentation of site instructions, inspections and completed works.

Health, Safety & Environment:

• Enforce site HSE policies, safe work procedures and applicable regulations.
• Identify unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate with the HSE team to promote a safe working environment.

Contractor & Resource Management:

• Supervise subcontractors, site engineers, foremen and construction teams.
• Monitor labour productivity, material usage and equipment utilisation.
• Coordinate construction interfaces to avoid clashes, delays and unnecessary downtime.
• Escalate resource constraints, cost concerns and major site issues to the Project Manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, building, construction management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years' relevant construction experience, including at least 5 years in a construction manager or equivalent senior site management role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex building projects; hospital, high-rise or institutional projects is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory, including schedule development, updating, progress tracking and critical-path monitoring.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, drawings, specifications, quality control and HSE requirements.
• Professional registration with COREN, CORBON or another relevant professional body is an advantage, as applicable to the candidate's discipline.

Key Competencies:

• Construction planning and site execution
• Primavera P6 scheduling and progress monitoring
• Critical-path analysis and delay recovery
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Contractor and workforce supervision
• Quality assurance and HSE compliance
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Reporting and stakeholder communication

Key Performance Indicators:

• Achievement of construction milestones and approved schedules.
• Effective identification and resolution of delays.
• Compliance with approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Reduction in rework, material wastage and avoidable downtime.
• Compliance with site safety requirements.
• Effective coordination of subcontractors, labour, materials and equipment.
• Timely and accurate progress reporting.

Location Preference:  Candidates currently residing in Uyo or its immediate environs are preferred. Candidates willing to relocate to Uyo may also be considered.