Project Manager - Construction (West Africa)

About the role

Achytam International is recruiting an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee the end-to-end execution of complex, multi-disciplinary building construction projects across West Africa. The company works on high-rise residential towers, commercial developments, hospitality facilities, educational institutions and worship infrastructure. The role holds overall accountability for project success from site handover to completion, delivering on time, within budget and to exact technical specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee full-lifecycle delivery of residential, commercial, hospitality, educational and worship projects, and plan site mobilization, logistics, staging and procurement.
• Develop and update master schedules, critical paths and resource loading plans using MS Project or Primavera P6, and lead daily site coordination between structural, civil, architectural and MEP teams.
• Manage project budgets, cash flow and site expenditures; negotiate and approve subcontractor valuations, variations and monthly payments; review BOQs and work with commercial and quantity surveying teams on scope changes.
• Enforce QA/QC standards across civil, structural, MEP and finishing works, review structural calculations and technical submittals, and integrate complex MEP systems and high-end fit-outs.
• Act as main contact for clients, consultants, architects, engineers and local authorities, supervise subcontractors and site teams, and secure permits and environmental clearances.
• Enforce a zero-harm HSE culture, run safety walks, environmental impact assessments and risk audits, and comply with local safety and environmental laws.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Construction Management or Architecture.
• 8 to 15+ years of progressive experience in construction project management with main contractors.
• Proven track record of high-rise residential, commercial, hospitality, educational and worship projects.
• High fluency in written and spoken English.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, COREN, ICE or CIOB are a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of standard construction contracts (e.g. FIDIC), tender evaluation, claims management and BOQ analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Deep understanding of high-rise construction, heavy structural work, MEP coordination and interior fit-outs.