Construction Project Manager at Andela

Type: 6-month Contract
Experience: Mid-to-Senior Level

About the Role

• The Project Manager is charged with project managing the build-out and renovation of Andela Nigeria’s campus and the movement of all people and equipment at its current facility to the new space.
• The Project Manager will be responsible for liaising with an architect/designer, keeping costs under budget, sticking to tight deadlines, managing vendors, making purchases, planning telecommunications, etc. The new headquarters will include both living quarters and working space. The new facility, with a capacity of 1000+ will be located in Lagos.
• Successful management of this project would require the Project Manager to meet all deadlines and keep all costs under budget while building Andela’s future home in Nigeria.
• The Project Manager would be part of the Operations team and report directly to the Andela Nigeria’s Director of Operations. This is a temporary position that would last through the length of this specific project. There is potential, if performance is exceptional, that this grows into a permanent position within the Operations team.
• We are looking for a detail-oriented, experienced Project Manager, who is passionate about Andela’s mission. The right candidate will have experience with project management tools, managing vendors, similar-scale build-outs, and creating and following budgets. Candidates with existing connections in the Lagos area are a plus. The Project Manager we are looking for will be decisive, self-motivated, and have a positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Project Manager will include:

• Review designs and draft technical documents such as Work Breakdown strategy, Technical Bid document, Contractual Bid document and Qualification of contractors
• Draft planning and working schedules
• Estimate construction costs
• Interpret construction contracts ( Initial acceptance at substantial completion, Final acceptance at final completion, record keeping, Variations)
• Own Contract processes such as Issuance of documents, receiving and evaluation of bids, awarding contracts
• Handle licensing and provision of employers materials
• Own and implement construction phase by:
  • Management of construction vendors
  • Coordination of contractors work, meetings and progress report
  • Follow up on cash flow and cost estimates and updating schedule
• Monitor contractors payment (Auditing, Effecting payments, Issuance of payment certificates)
• Handle Quality control of project ( General quality control, TC program, Technical supervision)

Qualifications & Characteristics
The ideal candidate for this role should have:

• 5+ year of significant project manager experience
• Technical experience in the fields of construction management
• Knowledgeable on building engineering concepts
• Proven experience in delivering multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Proven experience in delivering projects on time and under budget
• Have experience working as a project lead on a similarly sized or larger project.
• Be a self-starter who can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
• Be an excellent, timely, clear communicator via email and phone.
• Have experience in creating and following budgets.
• Have experience with project management tools.
• Have vendor connections in the Lagos area.
• Have a good knowledge of and be passionate about Andela’s mission and vision.

Benefits & Compensation

• Full-time compensation for the duration of the contract
• Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily
• Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
• Oh, and a chance to change the world.