Expatriate - Project Manager at a Real Estate Development Company - Anthrop Management Limited

Anthrop Management Limited - Our client, a Real estate development company delivering premium residential and mixed-use high-rise developments, semidetached and penthouses in Lagos, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Expatriate - Project Manager

Location: Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (On-Site)
Industry: Real Estate

About the Role

• Our client seeks an experienced Expatriate Project Manager (Civil/Construction/Building Engineer) to lead and successfully deliver high-rise building projects and the company’s ongoing development from conception to completion.
• This role requires a hands-on leader with proven international exposure, strong technical depth, and the ability to manage complex multi-level high rise projects, terraces and detached houses.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of high-rise building projects (foundation to finishing).
• Develop and implement detailed project execution plans, timelines, and cost controls.
• Ensure strict adherence to approved drawings, specifications, and quality benchmarks.
• Coordinate architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Must be well acquainted with use and installation of modern machines in the development of high rise.

Construction Management:

• Oversee on-site activities to ensure quality, safety, and productivity.
• Monitor daily site operations and proactively mitigate delays or risks.
• Supervise contractors and enforce performance standards and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian building regulations and international best practices.

Cost & Risk Management:

• Monitor budgets and ensure projects are delivered within approved financial parameters.
• Identify and manage construction risks, cost overruns, and scope variations.
• Review and approve contractor valuations and progress certifications.

Quality & Compliance:

• Implement world-class quality assurance and quality control systems.
• Ensure strict HSE compliance across all project phases.
• Maintain documentation and reporting aligned with international standards.

Stakeholder Management:

• Provide structured progress reports to executive leadership.
• Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies when required.
• Maintain strong relationships with consultants and suppliers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Building Engineering.
• 5–8 years total experience in construction.
• 4–5 years proven experience managing high-rise building projects.
• Demonstrated experience in emerging markets (Africa experience is an advantage).
• Professional certifications (PMP, CIOB, RICS, COREN equivalent) are an added advantage.

Required Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong ability to supervise and manage multiple high rise building projects and other development.
• Deep understanding of modern construction trends, technologies, and methodologies.
• Strong contract administration and procurement management skills.
• Excellent leadership and multicultural team management ability.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity and accountability.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate is:

• Results-driven and execution-focused.
• Experienced in delivering high-rise residential or mixed-use developments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Able to bring international best practices to foster professionalism in the project of the company.

Application Closing Date
18th March, 2026.