Business Manager - Painting Projects

About the role

Strata Nigeria, part of Strata Services Limited, delivers painting and surface finishing solutions for residential homes, high-rise commercial buildings, industrial facilities and heavy-duty assets. It is looking for a Business Manager based in Abuja, Nigeria, to oversee painting projects from contract signing through completion and close-out, while managing budgets, proposals and client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee active painting projects from contract signing to completion, keeping them on time, on budget and to quality standards.
• Review job notes, project requirements and scope-of-work documents before work begins.
• Manage the handoff from estimating/sales to field execution, ensuring documentation, materials and access are ready.
• Monitor production rates, labour performance, job costing and project profitability, and take corrective action when margins fall or schedule risks appear.
• Manage budgeting, job costing, invoicing and financial reporting; review estimates and proposals for accuracy.
• Assess and submit project variations or change orders to protect profitability.
• Build relationships with general contractors, property managers, developers and commercial property owners.
• Pursue new business, develop growth strategies and maintain a pipeline of commercial opportunities.
• Set estimating standards, pricing practices, bid criteria and project controls.
• Use data and visual management tools to track performance, safety, quality, throughput, labour and material usage, and identify continuous improvements.

Required profile

• Hybrid work: remote and onsite, with scheduled trips to states in the South West and South-South to coordinate short-term operations.
• Based in Abuja, Nigeria.
• Degree or diploma in Business, Management, Construction Management or a related field.

Required skills

• Budgeting, planning and performance monitoring.
• Client relationship management, negotiation and stakeholder communication.
• Leadership in supervising teams and setting priorities.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, project tracking software and reporting systems.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with attention to detail and deadlines.

Candidates apply by sending their CV and cover letter to the company before 30 November 2026.