Construction Manager at Architrave Nigeria Limited

Responsibilities

• Manage worksites for new-construction as well as remodeling projects, coordinating activities and ensuring that all work is in sync with project goals and objectives
• Provide direction to general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors when doing groundwork to ensure that quality standards are being met
• Liaise with engineers, architects, and others working on a project
• Prepare and manage estimates, budgets, timetables, and resources
• Identify, mitigate, and track recurring construction issues
• Adhere to legal regulations, building and safety codes, and other requirements
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other specialists; hire full-time and part-time subcontractors and laborers and coordinate their schedules
• Visit sites regularly during construction — including bid walks, pre construction walks, in-progress visits, punch walks, and closeouts — and attend status and coordination meetings
• Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process, ensuring that the work environment is acceptable and that tools and equipment are in good working condition
• Maintain and update SOW and pre-construction documents, and meet contract obligations by developing relationships with reliable contractors and vendors
• Respond efficiently and effectively to work delays, emergencies, and other project disruptions

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 10 or more years of experience in managing new-construction and remodeling projects
• Civil Engineering (COREN Registered)
• Construction Management (NIOB registered) and registered PM
• Certified PM (Prince2, PMP) with a background in Civil Engineering/QS/Building
• Tech/Construction Management will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of construction methods and technologies, and an ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts
• Knowledge of building-code requirements and scheduling methods
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with an eye for quality
• Knowledge of construction worksite safety practices
• Excellent communication and Leadership skills
• Strong attention to detail.