Project Manager at Food Concepts Plc

Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Requisition ID: 2021
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• A Project Manager specializing in structures oversees and manages construction projects with a focus on structural elements.
• This role involves everything related to project and time management

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Project Management:

• Responsible for the development of all acquired sites according to standards and specifications
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure availability and allocation of resources
• Develop a detailed project work plan to track progress
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Manage the relationship between client and all stakeholders and escalate to management as needed
• Establish and maintain relationship with third party vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Track project performance specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Responsible for Liaising /negotiating with building or developing contractors & consultants in conjunction with the technical   
• Partners throughout the life span of each project.
• Review and seek approvals for all architectural proposals and drawings of all sites
• Risk Management/ Compliance
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Ensure adequate compliance to all company policies, internal control processes and approved processes
• Ensure compliance with territorial governments' judgments, statutes and laws while acquiring and developing sites

Key Performance Indicators

• Estimated rate of project completion
• Projects return on investment (ROI)
• Time spent on the project by team members
• Level of resource capacity i.e. number of resources working on a project multiplied by the 
• percentage of time
• Number of project milestones completed within the required timeline

Job Specifications

• Have tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a similar field
• Possession of A Post Graduate Degree is an added advantage
• Project Management Professional (PMP)/ PRINCE II Certification is a  Plus
• Minimum of 5-6 Previous experience in structures such as tunnels, culverts, bridges, etc.
• Good understanding and demonstrative experience in civil engineering and technical elements

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of team management and leadership
• Good negotiation skills
• Knowledge of project scheduling
• Knowledge of cost and risk and cost management
• Knowledge of contract management and suppliers
• Knowledge of processes in the Food/QSR industry
• Strong organizational and managerial skills.

Decision Expectations:

• Ensure Projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget,
• Ensure all Acquired sites are developed according to standards and specifications
• Enforces agreed decisions
• Maintains Comprehensive Project Documentation

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.