Project Manager

Specialization: Roads, Highway Infrastructure
Experience Required: Minimum of 15 years
Job Title: Project Manager

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager (Road/Highway Infrastructure) to lead and oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of road and highway construction projects from inception to completion. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective project planning, resource management, cost control, and timely delivery of projects in compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements, and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage highway road construction projects from project initiation through execution, monitoring, and completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, work schedules, resource allocation plans, and construction methodologies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, including engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, consultants, and other project personnel.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, cost estimates, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules, milestones, budgets, and performance targets, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with engineering designs, technical specifications, quality standards, contract requirements, and HSE regulations.
• Identify project risks, anticipate potential delays, and develop mitigation plans to minimize disruptions to construction activities.
• Coordinate procurement, equipment mobilization, material availability, and manpower planning to support uninterrupted project execution.
• Manage subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers, ensuring adherence to project specifications, timelines, and contractual obligations.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders on project progress, technical issues, approvals, and variations.
• Oversee site inspections, quality control processes, progress measurements, claims, and certification of completed works.
• Prepare and submit regular project progress reports, cost reports, schedule updates, and performance reviews to management.
• Ensure accurate project documentation, maintain records of approvals and variations, and coordinate testing, commissioning where applicable, and final handover.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc./B.Eng./HND) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years’ hands-on construction experience, with proven experience managing road, highway, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Strong on-site project management experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in the construction of rigid pavement, particularly CRCP project is highly preferred.
• Experience in managing construction camp yard, including workshop, logistics and yard operations.
• Relevant professional certifications such as COREN, PMP, MNSE, or equivalent are required.
• Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control, including developing project programmes, setting milestones, tracking progress, and managing critical activities.
• Proficiency in project planning and management tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of highway construction methodologies, including earthworks, subgrade preparation, pavement construction, asphalt works, drainage systems, culverts, and associated infrastructure.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management, including risk assessments, hazard identification, toolbox talks, incident reporting, emergency preparedness, and implementation of site safety procedures.
• Knowledge of construction quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), engineering specifications, inspection and testing procedures, and applicable road construction standards.
• Qualified expatriate are highly encouraged to apply
• Experience leading site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, consultants, and other multidisciplinary project teams.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV to [[email protected]] with the subject line “Application - Project Manager”

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Work Location: In person