PROJECT MANAGER

PROJECT MANAGER – CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SITERole Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, execution, monitoring, and successful completion of civil construction projects. The role will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, to the required quality standards, and in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, HSE requirements, and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project work plans, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the construction site.
• Coordinate Engineers, Supervisors, Quantity Surveyors, QA/QC personnel, HSE personnel, subcontractors, consultants, and other project teams.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Review and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and engineering drawings.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and milestones.
• Ensure timely mobilisation of labour, equipment, materials, and other resources required for project execution.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of construction materials and equipment to site.
• Monitor project expenditure and ensure activities remain within the approved budget.
• Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor to monitor project costs, variations, valuations, and financial performance.
• Review and approve work programmes, method statements, inspection plans, and construction procedures.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
• Attend and lead project coordination and progress meetings.
• Prepare and submit regular project progress reports to management and clients.
• Identify project risks, delays, constraints, and potential cost overruns and implement corrective measures.
• Monitor subcontractors’ performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure that construction activities comply with approved quality standards and QA/QC procedures.
• Work closely with the QA/QC team to minimise defects, rework, and non-conformities.
• Ensure strict compliance with site Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Ensure proper site documentation, including daily reports, site instructions, inspection records, progress reports, and project correspondence.
• Monitor labour productivity and ensure effective utilisation of manpower.
• Supervise and coordinate the use and maintenance of construction equipment and machinery.
• Manage project variations, change orders, extensions of time, and other contractual matters.
• Ensure that approved changes are properly documented and implemented.
• Resolve technical, operational, and construction-related challenges in collaboration with the relevant engineers and consultants.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure timely completion of critical activities.
• Implement recovery plans where projects fall behind schedule.
• Ensure proper coordination between civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and other project activities.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, progress, safety, and resource utilisation.
• Ensure proper testing, commissioning, snagging, de-snagging, and handover of completed works.
• Ensure all project close-out documentation is properly compiled and submitted.
• Maintain effective communication between the site team, head office, client, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, quality, safety, and continuous improvement on site.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• COREN registration is mandatory for candidates with an engineering background.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil construction/project management.
• Proven experience managing construction projects from mobilisation through completion and handover.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, materials, and site operations.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and resource management.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and construction drawings.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, variations, and project documentation.

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional certification/membership with relevant engineering or construction bodies
• HSE certification such as NEBOSH or IOSH
• Relevant contract management certification

Key Competencies

• Strong project leadership and management skills
• Excellent knowledge of civil construction processes
• Strong planning and organisational ability
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong cost and budget management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple teams and subcontractors
• Strong understanding of project scheduling and resource planning
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong knowledge of construction quality and HSE requirements
• High level of accountability and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office

Pay: ₦1,300,000.00 - ₦1,500,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person