Construction Manager at Tokiye Integrated Medical Service

Tokiye Integrated Medical Service was created to address the critical needs in healthcare project management with an emphasis on effective and efficient service delivery. The company is driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to professional service, aiming to elevate Nigeria’s healthcare system to international standards.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Construction Manager

Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• The Construction Manager is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, and execution of all on-site construction activities, ensuring that the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. 
• The role serves as the principal site execution authority, translating project plans into structured construction activities while coordinating multiple contractors, disciplines, and stakeholders to achieve seamless delivery from groundwork through commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities
Construction Planning and Execution:

• Plan, organize, and manage day-to-day site construction activities across all disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, MEP, finishes, and specialist installations).
• Develop detailed construction execution strategies aligned with the approved Project Execution Plan and master schedule.
• Coordinate site mobilization, logistics planning, access routes, work sequencing, and temporary works.
• Ensure works are executed in strict accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and construction programs.
• Drive productivity and ensure construction outputs meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets.

Technical Management and Coordination:

• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents to guide execution teams.
• Identify constructability challenges, design conflicts, and sequencing risks early and implement solutions.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and specialist contractors.
• Review and approve method statements, work procedures, and inspection and test plans (ITPs).
• Liaise closely with consultants, design teams, and project engineers to resolve technical queries and RFIs.

Schedule, Cost and Resource Control:

• Take charge in monitoring and controlling construction schedules and milestone achievement.
• Track daily progress against approved work programs and implement recovery actions where slippage occurs.
• Apply critical path analysis to identify schedule risks and adjust resources accordingly.
• Monitor actual progress against planned targets and recommend recovery actions for delays.
• Liaise with Procurement, Logistics, and Engineering teams to align material and equipment delivery with planned activities.
• Identify cost drivers, inefficiencies, and potential overruns and recommend corrective measures.
• Support measurement of executed works and validation of quantities for progress reporting.

Quality Assurance and HSE Compliance:

• Ensure construction works meet approved drawings, specifications, and QA/QC standards.
• Ensure all site activities are conducted in accordance with approved risk assessments and method statements
• Enforce strict compliance with HSE policies, conducting toolbox talks and safety audits.
• Coordinate inspections, tests, mock-ups, and approvals with consultants and quality teams.
• Enforce compliance with QA/QC standards on all inspections.
• Ensure non-conformances are promptly addressed and closed.
• Drive a “right-first-time” culture to minimize rework and defects on construction and finishing works.

Resource and Materials Management:

• Monitor and control usage of materials, tools, and equipment to minimize waste.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of site materials and assets.
• Coordinate timely delivery and efficient use of materials, equipment, and manpower.
• Implement contingency measures in case of delays, weather disruptions, or design variations.

Contractor and Subcontractor Management:

• Manage and coordinate subcontractors to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
• Chair daily coordination meetings, and weekly site progress meetings.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and enforce corrective actions where required.
• Ensure subcontractors maintain adequate manpower, equipment, and supervision on site.

Stakeholder Communication and Reporting:

• Serve as the primary on-site coordination point between the Project Director, site teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Maintain good relationships with consultants, vendors, and community stakeholders.
• Handle conflicts and grievances professionally to ensure site harmony.
• Provide clear, accurate daily, weekly and monthly progress updates to project leadership.
• Escalate risks, delays, and technical challenges promptly with proposed solutions.

Documentation and Records Management:

• Ensure accurate daily site records, including manpower logs, equipment usage, weather reports, and progress diaries.
• Maintain records of inspections, approvals, and as-built information.
• Support proper documentation for handover, commissioning, and close-out activities.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise site engineers, supervisors, foremen, and construction staff.
• Set clear performance expectations and promote accountability on site.
• Foster teamwork, discipline, and professional conduct across the workforce.
• Support skills development and knowledge transfer within the site team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in construction execution roles, with at least 5 years as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale projects such as hospitals, high-rise buildings, or major infrastructure works.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site logistics.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and large multidisciplinary site teams.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and on-site decision-making ability.
• Excellent technical knowledge of construction works and drawings.
• High attention to detail with strong quality orientation.
• Ability to manage complex site operations under schedule pressure.
• Strong communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• High integrity, accountability, and safety-driven mindset.

Benefits

• This role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role in the delivery of a landmark construction project executed to international standards.
• The Construction Manager will operate in a structured, professionally governed project environment, with clear authority, strong support systems, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on a high-profile development.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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