Head of Project at Choice Talents NG - Abuja and Lagos

Choice Talents NG is Nigeria’s preferred recruiter, trainer, business consultant, business and employee performance manager, for all category of businesses (small, medium, large, multi-nationals and corporations). Our goal is to help build successful businesses through effective talent, resource and process management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Project

Locations: Abuja and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Project perform various functions to ensure that projects under his/her supervision are well coordinated and executed efficiently and on time. These activities are carried out bearing in mind the objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

• To manage the whole project life cycle from negotiation phase to delivery phase including health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• To manage the project team on what is feasible and achievable during before and after project execution.
• To analyse and create project risk mitigation plans before and during projects.
• To manage the individual project life cycle within the defined project governance.
• Conduct in-depth reviews and analysis of all project or contract documents so as to be familiar with every detail and/or requirements.
• Responsible for coordinating internal resources and contractors for the smooth execution of the project(s)
• Ensure that project(s) are delivered on time and within the budget and scope.
• Responsible for the availability and efficient allocation of resources.
• Responsible for the development of a detailed project plan to monitor the progress.
• Responsible for developing project(s) objectives and scopes, involving all relevant stakeholders and also ensuring technical feasibility of the project(s).
• Responsible for managing the changes in project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Measure project performance using the appropriate tools and techniques.
• Responsible for managing the relationship with clients and stakeholders.
• Assist in the maintenance, development, and enhancement of the company’s relationship with contractors in a bid to produce strategic partnership.
• Train and mentor employees in areas of project management and estimating.

Requirements

• First Degree in Civil Engineering / Building Technology or Quantity Surveying.
• B.Sc in Civil Engineering or Quantity Survey.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, out of which 3 must be in a managerial capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process.
• Familiarity with construction management software packages.
• Experience with techno commercial issues to include tendering, contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Ability to plan and see the "big picture".
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Excellent time and project management skills.

Required Skills:

• Excellent Communications skills - both oral and written.
• Organizational skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills
• Must possess exceptional client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Good Leadership and analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2023.