Project Superintendent

About the role

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to lead on‑site construction activities at its headquarters in Ibadan. The role involves overseeing teams, ensuring safety and quality, and delivering renovated facilities on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the on‑site construction team, including foremen, sub‑foremen and artisans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and quality standards throughout the project.
• Coordinate new construction and major remodelling activities, handling scheduling, meetings and reviewing contracts, specifications and blueprints.
• Monitor progress, report on work status and maintain project documentation such as drawings, logs and photographs.
• Track material stock, manage orders with the supply‑chain unit and create labour and material schedules to keep the project within budget.
• Motivate staff, maintain good customer relations and support timely delivery of renovated buildings for hand‑over.

Required profile

• HND or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum eight years of experience in construction project supervision, site management or project execution.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Project management and coordination.
• Safety, quality and compliance management.

What we offer

• Highly competitive salary with attractive benefits.
• Excellent working conditions on a pleasant campus environment.