Project Manager (Engineering Background) at Lopterra Services Limited

Lopterra is a unique training and consultancy organization with offices in Lagos, Nigeria and Johannesburg, South Africa. Our goal is to provide exceptionally services that meets or exceed our clients expectation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager (Engineering Background)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager with an engineering background to join their dynamic team.
• The ideal candidate would be joining a dynamic engineering and systems integrator firm with a focus on providing integrated renewable energy solutions.
• As a Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and successfully executing large-scale projects.
• If the above suits your profile and you are committed to a long term engagement, our client would like the opportunity to discuss working with you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Manage all aspects of project scope, including resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional personnel to ensure project objectives are met.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and reports.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues or obstacles, and proactively implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular project meetings, providing clear communication and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate electrical systems, products, components and applications by designing and conducting research programs and further applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
• Confirm systems’ and components’ capabilities by designing testing methods, testing properties.
• Develop electrical solutions by studying customer requirements, designing, implementing appropriate products/solutions
• Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities.
• Manage project QHSE processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, safety guidelines, and quality standards.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development among project team members.
• Prepare and make technical presentations to prospects and customers.
• Attend product pitches, kick off meetings and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in an engineering-related industry.
• Presentation Skills
• Electrical design skills via Autocad 2D or 3D
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large-scale projects.
• Experience working on projects with a large budget.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.
• Ability to drive and own a valid driver’s licence.

Remuneration
N100,000 - N150,000 Gross (HMO, Pension - Open to negotiation).

Application Closing Date
20th July, 2023.