Construction Manager at Uraga Real Estate

Location: Asokoro, Abuja (FCT)

Role Summary

• Responsible for overseeing, planning, managing and tracking the progress of construction projects in accordance with statutory professional standards, to stipulated quality and in line with international best practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Involved in planning entire projects and documentation. This includes budgeting and access to materials required.
• Schedule and coordinate all design and construction processes, including the selection, hiring, and oversight of specialty trade contractors.
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines which may require sophisticated estimating and scheduling techniques and use of computers with specialized software.
• Determine labour requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Direct and supervise workers in adherence to the construction specifications.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting, plumbing, tiling, etc.
• Requisition of supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Take actions to deal with delays from bad weather, or emergencies at construction site
• Construction Manager is to ensure that all works on site are carried out in line with the legal requirements and Building Regulations.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Master's Degree or professional degree in construction management.
• 5 -7 years’ experience in Construction Site Management.
• Must have experience with multi-storey construction.
• Must be Member of relevant professional body in Nigeria (COREN, NSE)

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven working experience in construction management or similar role
• Good knowledge of construction management processes
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and multi-task to meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Project management software and any other relevant tools required for the role
• Knowledge of current building and construction procurement processes and technologies, sourcing of building materials, business management solutions and legal affairs.
• Knowledge of current technology trends in construction
• Outstanding negotiation skills.

Salary
N350,000 - N400,000 / month.