Construction Manager (m/f)

posted April 10, 2022

At LandAfrique, ambition is contagious in our team.

We have been impacting employment and industrialization in West Africa since the 1970´s with several endeavours, whereas Agbara Estate – Sub Saharan Africa´s leading industrial park – is our jewel of the crown.

In 2022 we continue to scale up our projects and operations in Nigeria and beyond with a focus on ESG.

When energy and sincerity have a place to prosper, it helps create a solid team, consisting of diverse talents, competencies, and skills.

This time, we need you on our team!

What You Will Do:

• Assist and provide input during design and engineering
• Elaborate structural designs
• Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force
• Monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control
• Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress
• Monitor and inspect all work undertaken on site to ensure structural soundness
• Focus on driving LandAfrique to become #1 in achieving its innovation, sustainability, corporate values and group targets
• Collaborate with executive directors and other LandAfrique teams
• Contribute to and maintain a shared design system
• Learn from colleagues and share best practices for continuous improvement.

YOUR ROLE

• Plan and coordinate a project from start to finish, including organizing the schedule of work, costings, and budget
• Plan the work and assist in the procurement process of materials and equipment
• Hire and manage staff for the project
• Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control
• Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress
• Check design documents with architects, engineers and surveyors
• Promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed
• Write reports
• Maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project, i.e. stakeholder management
• Communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, urban planning, authorities and others involved in the project
• You have the willingness to share your knowledge and mentor your peers & colleagues.

YOUR PROFILE

• Great analytical and mathematical skills
• Budgeting and projects management skills
• Experienced in several forms of (sub-)contracting
• Problem solving attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Advance knowledge of construction methods, materials and legal regulations
• Attention to detail while keeping focused on the big picture
• A degree/ HND in Civil or Structural Engineering
• You have at least 5 years of experience and are able to work without supervision
• You understand that entrepreneurship is about innovation, courage, consistency and efficiency
• You have working proficiency in English, and
• You are used to work with tight dead lines.

OUR OFFER

• A fast-growing and well-funded category specialist.
• An international and open-minded team.
• A passionate, motivating, and appreciating the environment.
• A high degree of autonomy, accountability, and trust.
• Offices located in Ikeja and projects all over the country.
• A competitive compensation package.
• An impacting environment and focus on corporate & personal values.
• Coaching, mentoring, and training opportunities (internal and external).

Minimum of 7 years- experience.

Seniority: Mid- Senior Level

Industry: Real Estate development & construction

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Functions: Construction Manager

To explore the opportunity to work with a leading economic conglomerate, apply now.

Location: Nigeria / West Africa

Expiry date: 30 days after publication

If you think that you are the right candidate (f/m) then please send your application (motivation letter + cv) to careers@landafrique.com.

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