Construction Project Manager at Novarick Homes and Properties Limited

Novarick Homes and Properties Limited is a real estate development company, dedicated to providing remarkable housing and investment solutions across the real estate spectrum. We pride ourselves with the development of estates that runs on a clean and renewable energy supply, this we believe will help us make considerable impact in making the world around us a better place.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing construction projects from pre-construction through completion.
• The role requires a professional with strong project management discipline, construction expertise, leadership ability, and stakeholder management capability.
• The ideal candidate will ensure that Novarick’s developments are delivered efficiently, safely, and profitably while maintaining strong relationships with contractors, consultants, regulators, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution:

• Lead planning and execution of construction projects from design coordination through completion
• Develop project schedules, timelines, and execution strategies
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers
• Monitor project milestones and resolve delays

Construction Management:

• Oversee daily construction activities across project sites
• Ensure adherence to construction drawings and specifications
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, and site supervisors
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews

Budget & Cost Control:

• Monitor project budgets and cost performance
• Track cost variations and manage financial risks
• Review contractor claims and payment applications
• Coordinate with finance for project cost reporting

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as liaison between management, contractors, consultants, and regulators
• Provide regular project updates to leadership
• Coordinate external consultants including architects, engineers, and quantity surveyors

Compliance & Regulatory Management:

• Ensure compliance with building regulations and safety standards
• Coordinate regulatory approvals
• Implement strong health and safety protocols

Risk Management:

• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies
• Resolve design conflicts, contractor disputes, and supply issues
• Maintain proper documentation and governance

Quality Assurance:

• Implement quality control procedures
• Ensure work meets design and engineering standards
• Coordinate project snagging and handover processes

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Project Delivery:

• Percentage of projects delivered on schedule
• Percentage delivered within approved budget

Construction Quality:

• Number of defects or rework incidents
• Quality inspection performance scores

Cost Efficiency:

• Cost variance vs approved project budgets
• Contractor payment and cost management efficiency

Stakeholder Satisfaction:

• Management and internal team feedback
• Consultant and contractor coordination effectiveness

Compliance & Safety:

• Zero major safety incidents
• Full regulatory compliance

Project Reporting:

• Timeliness and accuracy of project reporting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
• Minimum of 7+ years experience managing construction projects
• Proven experience delivering residential or commercial real estate developments
• Strong understanding of construction project management processes
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and site teams
• Strong understanding of construction budgeting and cost control

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PRINCE2
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• NSE membership or COREN registration

Key Skills:

• Project leadership and execution
• Construction operations expertise
• Stakeholder management
• Problem solving and decision making
• Strong communication and reporting

Ideal Candidate:

• Has verifiable project management experience
• Has delivered real estate development projects
• Is organized and execution-focused
• Can manage technical construction details and strategic stakeholder relationships
• Thrives in a fast-growing development environment

Why Join Novarick Homes

• Opportunity to work on high-impact residential developments
• Leadership role overseeing major projects
• Clear career growth path:
• Construction Project Manager → Senior Project Manager → Head of Development / Construction Director.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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