Head of Projects (Construction)

About this role

The Head of Projects (Construction) at Elizabeth Maddeux Limited will be the senior technical and operational leader of the Lagos construction division, responsible for project delivery, cost control, quality, timelines, profitability and compliance across construction and infrastructure work. The role requires overseeing government and institutional projects and leading tendering and bidding processes, with strong leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.

What you would do

• Provide strategic and executive leadership for the construction division.
• Deliver project and program outcomes across construction and infrastructure projects.
• Lead commercial and cost management, including quantity surveying leadership.
• Oversee government and institutional projects.
• Manage contract, procurement and negotiation processes.
• Ensure quality, safety and compliance across projects.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• MBA or Master's degree is advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, NIQS and COREN are highly required.
• At least 10 years of experience, including 3-4 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-billion-naira projects.
• Experience leading government and institutional projects, competitive tendering and bidding processes, and multi-disciplinary construction teams.

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