Construction Manager - Civil Infrastructure

About the role

An engineering company is looking for an experienced, high-maturity Construction Project Manager to oversee civil infrastructure delivery. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the role covers end-to-end site execution, resource and equipment management, survey interpretation, design adjustments and active client management with government representatives. The position is based in Ajah.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day road construction from site mobilization to completion, supervising civil works such as earthworks, sub-grade preparation, asphalt/concrete paving, culverts and concrete drainage systems.
• Review engineering surveys, use surveying instruments, interpret survey data and adjust design drawings to match real-time site conditions.
• Enforce quality control standards and sound civil engineering techniques across all deliverables.
• Coordinate site workers, sub-contractors, equipment operators and site personnel; manage, select and track inventory of tools, materials and heavy machinery.
• Oversee work programmes, resource allocation and schedules so that timelines and budgets are met.
• Serve as the main technical link with government clients, regulatory bodies and local stakeholders, attend site meetings, give progress updates and resolve issues quickly.
• Prepare internal reports for the Managing Director and external progress reports for clients.
• Carry out daily inspections to enforce HSE standards, and analyse and mitigate operational risks to avoid delays or cost overruns.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (B.Eng. / B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering or structural equivalent.
• Mandatory COREN certification.
• 5 to 10 years of post-qualification civil engineering experience.
• At least 75% of career history must be in road construction projects (paved roads, culverts, concrete drainage systems).
• Added advantage: experience with bridge construction and structural works.
• Demonstrated experience liaising with government entities and public sector clients.

Required skills

• Surveying data interpretation and alignment setting.
• Structural design drawing modification.
• Management of human resources, heavy machinery and sub-contractors.

What we offer

• Monthly net salary of N600,000 to N700,000 for 5-7 years of experience, and N1,000,000 to N1,500,000 for 8-10 years.
• On-site accommodation in Ajah and at subsequent project locations.
• Contributory pension and health insurance (HMO).

The selection process has two stages: a virtual interview with the CEO, followed by a physical interview with the Chairman and the executive leadership.