Job Summary
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
Strategic & Executive Leadership
Project & Program Delivery
Commercial & Cost Management (Quantity Surveying Leadership)
Government & Institutional Projects
Contract, Procurement & Negotiation
Quality, Safety & Compliance
People, Team & Capability Development
Financial & Performance Accountability
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Project delivery performance (time, cost, quality)
Profit margins and cost variance control
Bid success rate and pipeline growth
Safety and compliance metrics
Client satisfaction and repeat business
Team performance and leadership effectiveness
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
MBA or Master's degree is a strong advantage.
Professional certifications such as PMP, NIQS and COREN are highly required.
Minimum of 12 years' experience with atleast 3-4 years in a senior leadership role.
Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-billion-naira projects.
Demonstrated experience leading Government and institutional projects, competitive
tendering and bidding processes, multi-disciplinary construction teams.
Skills & Competencies:
Advanced Project Management & Program Control
Expert-level Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
Government procurement & bidding expertise
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Strategic thinking and execution excellence
Financial acumen and P&L management
Stakeholder management at executive and government levels
Leadership, people development, and decision-making under pressure.