Project Construction Manager Special Development Project (SPD) Nigeria

Full Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Project Construction Manager for all Special Development Projects (SPD) in Nigeria. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, monitoring and delivery from Inception to practical completion of all SPDs in Nigeria. This role will require travel to different cities in Nigeria where SDPs are being performed. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 20/25 years of experience in construction management and hold a MSc./ B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Technology Management. This role will involve overseeing and managing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and up to world class quality standards. Experience in High Rise Building, Schools, Residential and Commercial construction Projects is Mandatory. Proficiency in FIDIC, CAD software including Revit and BIM is required. Must be willing to work in an intense and demanding work place setting.

Requirements

Job Objectives

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Function Head of Construction and Delivery Nigeria. Also function as Deputy Project Director West Africa and Coordinate the Construction Team to meet company objectives in West Africa – Nigeria and Ghana specifically

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Ensure that the construction staff are competent and have the required abilities to fulfil their role.

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Ensure successful project completion by managing, monitoring, auditing and guiding the construction and delivery team for all projects inclusive of self-perform projects and or EPC Contractors (including Sub-contractors) ensuring that all projects are delivered safely, on time and in accordance with the specifications and to the required quality.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Planning, scheduling, and overseeing SPD construction projects from start to finish.

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Managing and leading construction teams, subcontractors, and vendors

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Brings optimum utilization of resources, labour and materials and ensures their procurement

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• Develops the objectives/goals of each and assign team member responsibilities

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• Ensuring compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety standards

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• Monitoring project progress and addressing any issues that may arise

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• Prepares status reports, including updated cost and planning forecasts

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• Reviewing and approving project budgets, expenditures, and timelines

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• Coordinates with procurement department to ensure the final delivery of equipment/goods to site.

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• Collaborating with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project success

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• Coordinates the efforts of all parties involved in the project

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• Reviews and evaluates plans, sets performance requirements

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• Performs a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed

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• Ensures project documentation is well maintained and easily accessible

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• Identifies changes in scope to secure appropriate change orders

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• Ensures that construction activities move according to predetermined schedule

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• Monitors the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and holds regular status meetings

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• Monitors productivity to ensure maximum time and cost efficiency of the site labour force.

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• Prepares periodic status reports, including updated cost and planning forecasts

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• Manages and trains the team and makes sure to resolve disputes

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• Providing regular project updates to senior management and stakeholders

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• Implementing quality control measures to meet project requirements

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• Resolving any conflicts or disputes that may arise during the construction process

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• Ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping for all construction activities

Key Performance Indicators

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• Project Specification compliance

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• Minimized impact on personal health, safety and the environment

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• Adherence to project schedules

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• Adherence to required quality

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• Targets as per flawless score card

Job Requirements

Education

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• A minimum of 20/25 years of experience in construction management and a MSc./ B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Technology Management or equivalent

Experience

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• Experience in mixed-use High-Rise Building Construction Projects is Mandatory

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• Experiences in commercial and school construction is also mandatory

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• International experience: Must have worked on international construction projects

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Key Competency Requirements

Knowledge Skill

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• Construction Management . Administrative skills

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• Quality Management . Mentoring and development

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• Project engineering and management . Communication

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• HSE standards and procedures . Planning

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• ISO Standards . Computer literacy: Word, Excel etc.

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• Statutory requirements . Budget – cost, valuation etc.

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• Contracting and contract strategies . Auditing

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• Project development procedures . Root cause analysis

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• Change management . Relationship management

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• CADD, BIM

Reporting Relationships

Functionally reports to:

Group Head of Constructions & Development

Administratively reports to:

Project Director, Nigeria, West Africa.

Supervises

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• All SPD C&D team in Nigeria

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• EPC contractors

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• Design Build and General Contractors

Qualifications And Requirements

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