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Engineering Project Manager
About this role
Cedarcrest Hospitals is looking for an Engineering Project Manager to plan, execute and deliver engineering and capital projects across the group, including equipment installations, facility upgrades and new-build works. The role requires delivering projects on time, within budget and in line with healthcare regulatory and safety standards while minimising disruption to clinical services. The position targets someone with a strong background in managing engineering or construction projects, preferably within a healthcare or regulated environment. The employer operates Cedarcrest Hospitals and Cedarcrest Orthopaedic Clinics, a multi-specialty medical centre in Abuja with services ranging from orthopaedics to internal medicine and radiology.
What you would do
- Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure for engineering projects.
- Develop project charters, scope documents, work breakdown structures, schedules and resource plans.
- Coordinate with hospital departments to meet operational and regulatory requirements.
- Procure and manage external consultants, architects, contractors and vendors, including tender evaluation and contract negotiation.
- Chair project review meetings and produce progress reports for leadership.
- Ensure works comply with building codes, healthcare facility standards, fire and environmental requirements.
- Enforce permit-to-work, isolation and downtime procedures to protect patient safety.
What they are asking for
- BSc/BEng in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
- At least 5 years of experience managing engineering or construction projects, with a minimum of 2 years in healthcare or similarly regulated environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage clinicians, executives and tradespeople.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage contractors; strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to be on call for project emergencies.
- Membership of a recognised professional engineering body (e.g., COREN, ASME, CIBSE).
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