• Application Deadline:
• Position: Construction Superintendent


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Building and Construction 
  

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a leading real estate and construction Company to recruit an experienced Construction Superintendent for their operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• This role requires excellent collaboration skills with various people, such as construction workers, supervisors, architects and engineers. In order to succeed, he/she must anticipate, interpret, inspect, record, report, advise and guide, help reduce risk, provide guidance on health and safety matters


• Responsible for your team’s safety and others affected by your work’s scope on a day to day basis


• Overseeing and directing site activities from conception to completion


• Reviewing the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs


• Overseeing all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building, technical and safety regulations


• Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory


• Meet contractual conditions of performance


• Review the work progress on daily basis


• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status


• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones


• Analyze, manage and mitigate construction and Safety risks


• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques


• Focus on quality; promoting right first time initiatives, reducing rework and double handling,


• Mentor and motivate teams to achieve productivity and engagement


• Establishing method statements to meet work schedules,


• Establishing JSA’s to meet HSE regulations,


• Resolving work problems and recommending measures to improve productivity and product quality,


• Training or arranging for the training of workers in job duties and company policies,


• Ensuring standards for safe working conditions,


• Recommending personnel actions such as hirings and promotions,


• Resolve day to day field personnel issues

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field


• Minimum 5 years working experience in construction management


• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods


• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards


• Understanding of all facets of the construction process


• Familiarity with construction management software packages


• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”


• Competent in conflict and crisis management


• Leadership and human resources management skills


• Excellent time and project management skills


• A good understanding and knowledge of the practical and legal aspects of health and safety


• Good motivator, able to thrive in a team environment and have excellent communication skills