Housing Construction Manager at Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP)

Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) - A successful Indigenous investor in the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) with about 10,000 hectares is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Housing Construction Manager

Location: Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Housing/ Construction Manager will be responsible for planning and coordinating a project from start to finish, including organizing the schedule of work, costings and budget.
• He/ She manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labor force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work, and overseeing quality control.

Duties / Responsibilities
Primarily Duties:

• Plan and coordinate a project from start to finish, including organising the schedule of work, costings, and budget
• Plan the work and oversee the buying of necessary materials and equipment
• Hire and manage staff for the project
• Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work, and overseeing quality control
• Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress
• Check design documents with architects, surveyors, and engineers
• Promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed
• Write reports
• Maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project, i.e. stakeholder management
• Communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and others involved in the project
• Deal with any unexpected problems that may occur during the project.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field is essential (minimum of Second Class Upper division)
• Significant knowledge and experience (minimum 5 years) of implementing similar projects from inception to completion in remote places
• Experienced in challenging environments (remote site and low educational level of staff)
• Experience with interlocking soil block construction is a plus.
• Age Requirement: 30 - 38 years old

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Time Management
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Leadership; Coaching, Delegating and Developing People
• Networks and Alliances
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Good computer/ IT skills an advantage.
• Excellent English language communications skills (written and oral).
• Knowledge of local languages
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process, from planning and budgeting to execution and post construction maintenance.

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2023.