Construction Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Define the project scope
• Create a construction estimate based on a material takeoff (MTO)
• Create and manage a construction project budget
• Create a construction project management plan
• Negotiate with general contractors and subcontractors to obtain profitable construction contracts
• Develop a construction schedule, with project deliverables and milestones
• Keep inventory of tools, equipment and machinery
• Manage resources such as construction materials, construction workers and equipment
• Allocate and manage resource logistics
• Create status reports for project stakeholders
• Oversee the performance of the general contractor, site manager and other members of the
• construction team
• Obtain building permits, licenses and meet code regulations
• Maintain health and safety standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or related field
• Five years of project management experience in the construction industry or construction specialties such as plumbing, carpentry or masonry
• Years of construction management experience managing budgets and schedules
• Prior experience managing a construction site
• Experience leading a construction crew
• Proven risk management experience in construction projects
• Strong team management and leadership skills
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills such as time management, project budgeting, resource management and project scheduling
• Strong knowledge of construction management best practices
• Fluency in software programs related to construction management, including project management software
• Current with rules and regulations related to construction

Locations: Lagos and Cross-river