Internal Project Monitoring Manager (IPMM)

About this role

A bank-funded project monitoring role for an experienced engineer or construction professional. The Internal Project Monitoring Manager will oversee and ensure construction, real estate development and other project-based facilities financed by the bank are executed according to approved plans, budgets and timelines, while protecting the bank’s interests and minimising credit risk. The position sits in the bank's Risk Management team and involves technical oversight, site inspections, and advisory support to committees and business units. The employer is First Excelsia, a Nigerian HR and management consulting firm that supports indigenous organisations with development of systems and processes. The role targets candidates with strong construction and project management experience and knowledge of banking or project finance would be advantageous.

What you would do

• Assess project feasibility and review architectural, structural, engineering and project documentation.
• Validate budgets, cost estimates, BOQs, implementation schedules, and contractor qualifications.
• Verify statutory approvals, permits and regulatory compliance before project start.
• Provide technical input during credit appraisal and recommend milestone-based disbursement schedules.
• Conduct periodic site inspections to monitor progress, quality of work, and contractor performance.
• Monitor loan proceeds usage and identify deviations, risks, cost overruns, delays or scope changes.
• Verify construction milestones and assess work completion; certify drawdown requests and advise on approvals or rejections.
• Prepare technical assessment, progress, milestone, exception and final completion reports.
• Provide technical advisory support to the Credit Committee, Risk Management and Business Development teams with corrective actions for risk mitigation.
• Support ongoing risk reviews and ensure alignment with approved plans and standards.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or related field.
• Master’s degree and professional certifications (e.g., COREN, PMP, PRINCE2, Registered Builder, Quantity Surveyor, Architect) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in construction, engineering, project management or infrastructure development.
• At least 5 years in construction project supervision or monitoring.
• Experience in banking, mortgage finance, project finance or development finance desirable.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management, risk assessment, contract administration, cost control, QA, engineering drawings, HSE and report writing.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills; high integrity and attention to detail.

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