Project Manager

Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Delivery:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including project scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage all phases of construction projects from initiation through final handover.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Anticipate project risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans.

Budget & Commercial Management:

• Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient utilization of resources.
• Monitor project costs and expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Support contract negotiations with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Review and manage project variations, change orders, and cost implications.

Team Leadership:

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure project teams have the resources required to meet project objectives.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and effective communication across all project stakeholders.

Quality, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all construction activities comply with applicable building regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor quality, progress, and compliance.
• Resolve construction issues promptly while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Oversee final inspections and project close-out activities to ensure all work meets required specifications.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular project updates covering progress, budget performance, risks, and key milestones.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure stakeholders remain aligned on expectations and project objectives.

Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement:

• Document project lessons learned, best practices, and key decisions to build organizational knowledge.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, templates, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and implementation guides.
• Mentor junior project team members and promote knowledge sharing across projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, project governance, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of project management standards and frameworks that strengthen organizational capability.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, including contracts, reports, schedules, inspection records, and change orders.
• Produce periodic project reports and dashboards for management review.
• Ensure proper project close-out documentation and handover to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing construction or real estate development projects.
• Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian building regulations, health and safety requirements, and construction best practices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, and other project management tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing project documentation, SOPs, or knowledge management resources is an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, COREN, or PMI-SP are an added advantage.