Head of Projects (Construction) at Elizabeth Maddeux Limited

Elizabeth Maddeux provides a range of human resources solutions designed to empower your workforce, enhance technical proficiency, refine soft skills, and accelerateorganizational growth for better impacts by enhancing organizational dynamics through a well-rounded and robust human resource intervention.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Projects (Construction)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Projects will serve as the most senior technical and operational leader of the construction division, with full accountability for project delivery, cost control, quality, timelines, profitability, and compliance across all construction and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Executive Leadership
• Project & Program Delivery
• Commercial & Cost Management (Quantity Surveying Leadership)
• Government & Institutional Projects
• Contract, Procurement & Negotiation
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
• People, Team & Capability Development
• Financial & Performance Accountability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project delivery performance (time, cost, quality)
• Profit margins and cost variance control
• Bid success rate and pipeline growth
• Safety and compliance metrics
• Client satisfaction and repeat business
• Team performance and leadership effectiveness

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or
• related field.
• MBA or Master’s degree is a strong advantage.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, NIQS and COREN are highly required.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience with atleast 3-4 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-billion-naira projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading Government and institutional projects, competitive
• tendering and bidding processes, multi-disciplinary construction teams.

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced Project Management & Program Control
• Expert-level Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
• Government procurement & bidding expertise
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Strategic thinking and execution excellence
• Financial acumen and P&L management
• Stakeholder management at executive and government levels
• Leadership, people development, and decision-making under pressure.

Salary
N800,000 - N1,000,000 per month. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Performance Bonuses.
• Health Insurance.
• Employer Contributory Pension.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: careers@elizabethmaddeux.com using "Head of Projects- Construction" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.