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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@anthropmanagement.com, anthropmanagement@gmail.com using "PROJECT MANAGER- EXPATRIATE" as the subject of the mail.