Construction and Asset Manager

About this role

Aldelia Limited seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead the building of a 50MW Solar PV plant and its 132kV grid connection, with the role initially focused on construction and later transitioning to an Asset Manager overseeing ongoing operations and maintenance. The position targets someone who can manage on-site construction, coordinate contractors and stakeholders, ensure safety, quality and environmental compliance, and deliver the project on time and within budget. After completion, the role shifts to overseeing asset performance, maintenance planning, and warranty management in collaboration with the O&M provider. The employer provides services in the Oil & Gas sector and delivers local and international recruitment and project delivery support. The job is based in Niger, Nigeria or nearby, with potential on-site requirements during construction and travel during operations.

What you would do

• Lead on-site construction management in line with project scope and contractual requirements
• Coordinate construction contractors, subcontractors, and interface with Owners' Engineer and regulators
• Oversee progress reporting, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, logistics, QA/QC, and HSE compliance
• Implement and monitor Project Quality Management Plan, Safety Management Plan and ESMP
• Ensure site security in collaboration with security management
• Supervise commissioning, testing and handover processes
• Support documentation control and project communication
• Establish governance and lead day-to-day project decision making through the Project Management Unit
• Manage contractual and commercial aspects to ensure timely COD and budget targets
• Transition handover to operations and ensure defect resolution before operational phase

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Minimum 10 years in large-scale infrastructure project delivery
• At least 3 years in utility-scale solar PV or power infrastructure projects
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder interfaces
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, QA/QC, HSE and commissioning processes
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
• Experience in asset management, maintenance planning and performance monitoring is a plus
• Willingness to be on-site during construction and to travel during operations
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment

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