Adexen Recruitment Agency Recruits Project Manager - Interior Finishing

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Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a fast growing retail distribution company involved in retail trade, sales and distribution of top international brands to recruit a Project Manager (Interior finishing) for its retail store operations in Nigeria

Job Title: Project Manager - Interior Finishing

Job reference n°: NGA0995
Location: Lagos

Job description
The Project Manager (Interior finishing) will be responsible for supervising civil construction design and interior design works that pertains to the layout and overall appeal of interior spaces for all company retail stores in Nigeria. He/She will be in charge of handling store aesthetics, interior furnishings, and decorations in a way that helps the company to raise productivity, sell merchandise while at the same time being visually pleasing.

This position will report to the Managing Director

The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• The responsibilities for this office shall include but is not limited to the following:
• Managing retail store activities ranging from structural alterations to the choice of furnishings, curtains, wallpaper, lighting e.t.c
• Plan, design and supervise major renovations, remodelling and additions to the store
• Relate with Store Managers or representatives to determine interior architectural needs including determining efficient space utilization
• Handling architectural components like ceiling slope, window size, flooring choices, carpeting color e.t.c
• Prepares proposals for design work including sketches and costs estimates for labor, equipment, and materials
• Procuring furnishings, materials and any other equipment as may be requested by Store Managers
• Performs necessary drafting work for projects
• Inspecting and surveying buildings
• Drafting detailed specifications for creating a pleasing and functional interior environment
• Carry out maintenance audit of all company stores when needed.
• Managing of contractors

Qualifications and Experience

• A University degree, preferably in Architecture
• Must have good interior design or civil construction finishing experience
• At least 5 years experience in a similar function (retail store set up/ interior designing)
• Have excellent communication & negotiation skills at all levels and demonstrate a high level of initiative
• Excellent attention to details and numeric skills
• Ability to interpret drawings and advice on design modifications.
• Should be honest and hardworking
• High proficiency in Autocad and MS Office applications is a must.
• Team oriented and outgoing (this position will require a lot of travelling)