• Application Deadline:
• Position: Project Manager (Construction)


• Job Type Part Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 12 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical  , Project Management 
  

Job Brief

• We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to plan and supervise a construction project from start to finish.


• They will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner.


• The Project Manager must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results.


• The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organizational skills.


• The goal will be to ensure all projects are delivered on time according to requirements and without exceeding budget.


• Anticipation: to identify problems in advance to prevent them materializing or, where they do materialize, to help overcome them quickly.


• Interpretation: checking that the contractor fully understands instructions given in words and on drawings, and acting to remove any ambiguity.


• Reporting: keeping the BDG Committee fully informed on a regular/pre-arranged basis. It also means alerting the architect, Structural and M&E immediately when situations arise which require decisions or actions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and ensure communication with consulting engineers and architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.


• Engage external vendors and negotiate contracts to reach profitable agreements.


• Follow up with permits and licenses from appropriate authorities as directed by the Architect.


• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations


• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met


• Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies


• Work with contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities


• Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed


• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports


• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues. Check that the work proceeds according to the agreed programme of works.


• Submit periodic reports.


• Keep a diary of events, a register of drawings, file of instructions received, with relevant observations.


• Check drawings for errors, discrepancies and divergences and notify the architect.


• Witness tests required by the contractor or instructed by the architect.


• Monitor the application of specified techniques.


• Inform the BDG Committee of non-conforming work.


• Check day work record sheets and record any wastage.


• Co-ordinate site meetings and ensure deliverables are met.


• Record delays and reasons for them.


• Take site photographs regularly and systemically, ensuring that they are date endorsed.

Requirements and Skills

• B.Sc / B.Eng / BA in Architecture or Civil / Structural Engineering or any relevant field.


• PMP or equivalent certification will be an advantage.


• Proven experience as construction project manager with at least 12 years cognate experience in construction management.


• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles


• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards


• Good knowledge of MS Office, interpretation of CAD, ARCHICAD and other construction software’s like the Autodesk building system.


• Familiarity with construction/ project management software


• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills


• Excellent organizational and time-management skills


• A team player with leadership abilities

The PM shall not:

• Modify any of the designs.


• Incur extra costs.


• Vary procedures specified in the contract.