Head of Projects (Construction)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Projects (Construction)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Projects will serve as the most senior technical and operational leader of the construction division, with full accountability for project delivery, cost control, quality, timelines, profitability, and compliance across all construction and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Government & Institutional Projects
• People, Team & Capability Development
• Project & Program Delivery
• Financial & Performance Accountability
• Commercial & Cost Management (Quantity Surveying Leadership)
• Strategic & Executive Leadership
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
• Contract, Procurement & Negotiation

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety and compliance metrics
• Client satisfaction and repeat business
• Profit margins and cost variance control
• Bid success rate and pipeline growth
• Project delivery performance (time, cost, quality)
• Team performance and leadership effectiveness

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience with atleast 3-4 years in a senior leadership role.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, NIQS and COREN are highly required.
• MBA or Master’s degree is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated experience leading Government and institutional projects, competitive
• related field.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-billion-naira projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or
• tendering and bidding processes, multi-disciplinary construction teams.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Leadership, people development, and decision-making under pressure
• Advanced Project Management & Program Control
• Government procurement & bidding expertise
• Financial acumen and P&L management
• Strategic thinking and execution excellence
• Stakeholder management at executive and government levels
• Expert-level Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management

What We Offer

• Performance Bonuses.
• Employer Contributory Pension.
• Competitive Salary: N800,000 – N1,000,000 monthly.
• Health Insurance.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: [email protected] using “Head of Projects- Construction” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.