Construction Manager

Role Overview

An Engineering Company is seeking an experienced, high-maturity Construction Project Manager to oversee civil infrastructure delivery. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the candidate will be responsible for end-to-end site execution, resource and equipment management, survey interpretation, design adjustments, and active client management with government representatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Execution & Technical Supervision

• Oversee and direct day-to-day road construction activities from site mobilization to project completion, segment.
• Supervise civil works, including earthworks, sub-grade preparation, asphalt/concrete paving, culverts, and concrete drainage systems.
• Review engineering surveys, utilize surveying instruments, interpret survey data, and adjust design drawings to match real-time site conditions.
• Enforce quality control standards and sound civil engineering techniques across all site deliverables.

2. Operations & Resource Management

• Coordinate site workers, sub-contractors, equipment operators, and site personnel.
• Manage, select, and track inventory for tools, materials, and heavy machinery/equipment on-site.
• Oversee work programs, resource allocations, and implementation schedules to ensure compliance with agreed construction timelines and budgets.

3. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary technical interface between the client and government clients, regulatory bodies, and local stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings, present daily/weekly progress updates, and resolve emerging client or site-level challenges promptly.
• Ensure all contractual performance conditions, specifications, and client expectations are met.

4. Reporting, Risk & Safety

• Prepare structured internal reports for the Managing Director and external progress reports for clients.
• Conduct daily inspections to enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards across all operations.
• Analyze, identify, and mitigate operational risks ahead of execution to prevent schedule delays or cost overruns.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.Eng. / B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering or structural equivalent.

• Certification: Mandatory COREN (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria) certification.

• Work Experience: 5 to 10 years of post-qualification civil engineering experience.

  • Critical Criteria: At least 75 % of total career history must be directly dedicated to road construction projects (paved roads, culverts, concrete drainage systems).
  • Added Advantage: Experience with bridge construction and structural works.

• Technical Mastery: Hands-on experience with surveying data interpretation, alignment setting, and structural design drawing modifications.

• Stakeholder Capability: Demonstrated experience directly liaising with government entities and public sector clients.

• Leadership Profile: Mature leader capable of managing human resources, heavy machinery, sub-contractors, and high-stakes client relationships.

Selection & Interview Process

• Stage 1: Virtual Interview with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

• Stage 2: Physical Interview with the Chairman and Meeting with Executive Leadership Benefits

• Salary:

  • 5 – 7 years of experience: ₦600,000 – ₦700,000 monthly net
  • 8 – 10 years of experience: ₦1,000,000 – ₦1,500,000 monthly net

• Housing: On-site accommodation provided in Ajah and for all subsequent project locations.

• Benefits: Contributory Pension and Health Insurance (HMO)