LandScaping Manager at Alaro City Development FZC

Alaro City Development FZC is an integrated, mixed-use city planned for over 2,000 hectares in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone. Alaro City’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem - that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Lagos and Africa as a whole.

Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure - the living and working spaces, communities, schools, and hospitals - that will help sustain and accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development. The people in our team are multi-skilled and experts in their respective fields. They possess a unique drive, underpinned by the desire to help improve Africa’s urban development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: LandScaping Manager

Location: Epe, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Plan and execute landscaping in priority areas, including but not limited to:
  • Entrance perimeter setback;
  • bHelipad area;
  • Activation Road medians and plot setback;
  • Main Boulevard medians and plot setback;
  • Universal access road;
  • Site Office and Universal show home;
  • Greenways 1 & 2 (inclusive of the utilities corridor); and
  • Nursery Area.
• Consistently maintain and enhance an area’s physical appearance, aesthetics and provide environmental benefits by designing and implementing landscaping of the precincts and public spaces within Alaro City.
• Maintenance of the landscaped areas within Alaro City.
• Restoration of common green spaces disturbed by construction.
• Ensure post planting clean-up of the roads, paths, drain covers and drainage.
• Oversee the hiring and management of staff, casual workers and specialist consultants.
• Conduct preliminary studies and analyse environmental reports on land conditions such as contours, ecology, drainage, and energy usage.
• Confer with clients, engineers, and building architects to understand the project’s landscaping requirements.
• Assist with the environmental impact assessment and ensure that it is adhered to.
• Work with and assist the Construction & Delivery team, the City management team and Utilities team in delivering a landscaping design concept
• Prepare graphic representations of proposed plans using computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) software.
• Compile a budget for the landscaping works and landscaping maintenance requirements, including tools and equipment to be purchased and rented.
• Inspect landscaping work to ensure that it adheres to original plans, the agreed time plan, and costs.
• Prepare and submit reports and updates to your Line Manager, including but not limited to landscaping progress and maintenance reports, development plans, and all other reports as requested.
• Develop, implement and periodically update the landscaping guidelines for the Alaro City
• Development Control Committee.
• Plan and deliver effective management of plant nurseries.

Requirements
Hard skills and experience:

• Higher Diploma / Undergraduate Degree in Landscaping, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable institution
• 6 - 8 years of proven working experience;
• Must have hands on of at least 5 years’ experience in landscaping, and preventive maintenance of large green spaces;
• Effective development/project management skills;
• Excellent budgeting skills;
• Excellent reporting skills.

Soft Skills:

• Mature, pragmatic and flexible.
• Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Rigorous and organized approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and maintain organization in a rapidly changing environment.

Personal Characteristics:

• High energy
• Result-oriented
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Desire to live and work in Epe, Lagos

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2023.