Construction Project Manager at UltraHire

Ultrahire is recruiting a highly skilled Construction Manager on behalf of a reputable real estate and development company based in Wuse II, Abuja. The ideal candidate must have a strong technical background in construction, architecture, or quantity surveying, with a proven track record of managing large-scale building projects from start to finish.

What You'll Do:

• Manage multiple commercial/residential construction projects
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and compliance standards
• Lead teams, resolve on-site challenges, and keep projects on schedule

Other Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage project timelines, resource plans, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Ensure timely delivery of all project phases; design, procurement, construction, and handover.

Site Supervision & Technical Oversight

• Supervise construction sites and ensure adherence to technical specifications, architectural drawings, quality, and safety standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and resolve on-site issues promptly.

Budget & Cost Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets and bills of quantities.
• Oversee financial forecasting, cost control measures, and materials planning.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate consultants and subcontractors to ensure alignment with project goals.

Quality & Compliance

• Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.

Contract Administration

• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline (Master’s degree or PMP/PRINCE2 certification is an added advantage).
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in construction management with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership/management role.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, site development, structural engineering, and MEP coordination.
• Proficiency in interpreting architectural, structural, and construction drawings.
• Skilled in MS Project, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Membership of professional bodies such as COREN, NIA, or NIQS is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in Abuja or familiarity with the FCT construction environment is preferred.