Construction Manager - Gas-Fired Power Plant (Expatriate)

About the role

A major brownfield gas-fired power plant project in Nigeria is looking for an experienced Construction Manager. The project is a 252MW power generation facility with two GE Frame 9E gas turbines, with significant progress already made and now moving into the final phase towards completion and commissioning. The successful candidate will take ownership of construction activities, driving execution, coordination, safety, quality and project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall construction leadership from installation through commissioning and handover
• Coordinate construction, fabrication, installation and commissioning activities
• Manage project schedules, methodologies and procedures
• Drive safety, environmental and quality compliance
• Interface with engineering, operations and project stakeholders
• Monitor progress and develop recovery plans where required
• Support project close-out and commissioning documentation processes

Required profile

• Extensive construction management experience on gas-fired power plants
• Strong hands-on experience with GE Frame 9 turbines (essential)
• Proven track record managing installation, construction and commissioning on thermal power projects
• Experience leading multidisciplinary construction teams and contractors
• Strong HSE and quality management focus
• Previous international or expatriate project experience preferred