Senior Project Manager - Construction

About the role

Rekrut Consulting is hiring a full-time Senior Project Manager in Lagos (Marina) for the construction industry. The role covers planning, budget control, stakeholder coordination and quality assurance of civil works.

Key responsibilities

• Define project goals, set up work breakdown structures, prepare cost estimates and draw up master schedules using tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Manage financial resources, monitor expenditures, review subcontractor and supplier bids, track material quantities and prevent cost overruns.
• Act as the central liaison between clients, architects, structural engineers, government regulators, site supervisors and trade contractors.
• Monitor day-to-day and milestone progress against the Critical Path Method (CPM), mitigate delays and adjust schedules.
• Ensure civil works such as concrete, steel and earthworks comply with local building codes, environmental laws and technical specifications.

Required profile

• B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Civil Engineering.
• Registered with COREN/NSE.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience, including at least 5 years of consistent work experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once, strong leadership and managerial capabilities, and a firm, assertive and professional personality.
• PMP certification is an added advantage.