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 Description

• 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

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

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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

Qualifications & Experience

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

Skills & Competencies:

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

What We Offer

• Health Insurance.
• Employer Contributory Pension.
• Salary: N800,000 - N1,000,000 / month Gross.
• Competitive salary.
• Performance Bonuses.

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