Construction Manager at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Construction Manager

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 3-year renewable contract 

Duties

• Lead and coordinate overall functions & staff of Construction including plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting and quantity surveying sections.
• Maintain open and effective communication with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, subcontractors and clients.
• Supervise and develop staff to deliver services in an efficient and effective manner.
• Place order for materials needed for construction projects, etc.
• Manage a large housing estate of houses/ apartments on campus.
• Prepare work schedules and outline work assignments.
• Assist in preparing technical feasibility studies and cost estimates on new projects.
• Oversee construction projects and liaise on infrastructure, equipment, and cost estimates on new projects.
• Manage resources such as materials, tools, and manpower efficiently.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on the job site.
• Prepare monthly chargeback statements.
• Prepare quarterly report of work done by the sections.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Civil Engineering or any other related field with a minimum of ten (10) years experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
• Possession of relevant higher qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Also, membership of Council of registered engineering (COREN) is required.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Have good time management and communication skills.
• Have wide range of experience in handling construction works including building projects.

Benefits

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
13th June, 2024.