Yard Manager, Marine Works - Expatriate at a Leading Nigerian Marine Construction Group - Adexen Recruitment Agency

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client is a leading Nigerian marine construction group to oversee the rehabilitation and modernization of the Port of Lagos.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Yard Manager, Marine Works - Expatriate

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Responsibilities

• The Yard Manager will manage day-to-day yard operations supporting construction and marine works.
• He will ensure safe, efficient and orderly management of materials, equipment, laydown areas and internal logistics.
• He will support construction activities by ensuring materials and equipment availability in line with site schedules.

Yard Operations, Assets and Infrastructure Management:

• Manage day-to-day yard operations supporting marine and port construction activities.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance coordination of concrete batching plants, cranes and heavy construction equipment.
• Ensure optimal availability and utilization of construction assets in line with site requirements.
• Organize yard layouts, laydown areas and circulation plans to support efficient operations.

Equipment, Machinery and Workforce Coordination:

• Coordinate the deployment and scheduling of cranes, lifting equipment and construction machinery.
• Manage large operational teams, including shift-based organizations of up to 600 personnel.
• Ensure effective manpower planning, task allocation and supervision across day and night shifts.
• Coordinate closely with construction and marine teams to align resources with work fronts.

Material Reception, Storage and Internal Logistics:

• Supervise the reception, inspection, identification and storage of construction materials.
• Control material movements within the yard to ensure timely supply to construction areas.
• Ensure proper storage conditions, traceability and protection of materials and equipment.
• Interface with logistics, procurement and transport teams to manage inbound and outbound flows.

HSE, Yard Security and Compliance:

• Enforce strict compliance with HSE rules, lifting procedures and traffic management plans within the yard.
• Ensure yard security, access control and safe circulation of personnel, vehicles and equipment.
• Manage risk prevention measures related to heavy equipment, lifting operations and high-density manpower.
• Report incidents, near-misses, damages and corrective actions to the Construction Manager.

Planning, Reporting and Interface Management:

• Align yard operations with construction schedules and marine operations.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports on manpower, equipment utilization, production and yard activities.
• Coordinate yard interfaces with port authorities, subcontractors and logistics providers.
• Anticipate operational constraints and propose solutions to avoid delays or disruptions.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Logistics, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in yard management, site logistics or construction support roles on large infrastructure or marine projects.
• Strong understanding of construction site logistics, material handling and equipment management.
• Experience working in port or marine construction environments is a strong advantage.
• Strong safety awareness and experience enforcing HSE rules on site.
• Ability to coordinate multiple interfaces in a fast-paced construction environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.