Construction General Manager

Position Title: Construction General Manager

Type: Full-time

Location: Lagos


Responsibilities:

 

Strategic Leadership:

  • Implement the Board's vision by guiding business operations to ensure profitability and growth.
  • Develop and pursue new business opportunities.
  • Identify innovative technical solutions to enhance construction efficiency.

 

Project Management:

  • Assume total responsibility for the technical and financial success of various projects.
  • Prepare and adhere to an annual business plan, meeting budget, cash flow, and profit targets.
  • Oversee and coordinate the construction of multiple projects simultaneously to ensure compliance with plans and quality standards.
  • Maintain construction schedules, tracking and reporting project status regularly.
  • Maintain quality and company standards throughout the construction process.
  • Ensure suitable project management systems are in place to meet schedule, budget, and quality constraints.

 

Risk Management:

  • Manage business risk across all company activities.
  • Establish and maintain quality control throughout the construction process.
  • Ensure that all contract and construction documentation are accurate and issued to the relevant teams.

 

  • Stakeholder Management:
  • Develop business relationships with strategic partners.
  • Obtain the Board of Directors' approval for major company activities, such as new project bidding, financial commitments, asset purchases, and key staff hiring.
  • Provide training and development, performance evaluation, and appraisals for company staff to enhance their qualifications, motivation, and commitment to the company.

 

Communication and Reporting:

  • Communicate and negotiate project scopes, prices, and contracts.
  • Resolve disputes efficiently and reasonably, taking the lead in dispute resolution.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with client representatives, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
  • Receive and review detailed project reports from site teams, escalating issues as necessary.
  • Establish formal reporting arrangements for clients and the company on project progress.

 

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture (B.E. in Civil Engineering / B. Arch). A Master's in Business Administration will be an added advantage.
  • Proven experience in the construction sector with at least 10 years of experience as a General Manager in civil construction.
  • Strong business acumen and a deep understanding of the organization's business model and industry trends.
  • Strong personal network and willingness to engage with stakeholders regularly.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Effective in managing project variations and handling client variations.
  • Experience in the Nigerian construction market is desired.
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