Construction Superintendent at Adexen

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a leading real estate and construction Company to recruit an experienced Construction Superintendent for their operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• This role requires excellent collaboration skills with various people, such as construction workers, supervisors, architects and engineers. In order to succeed, he/she must anticipate, interpret, inspect, record, report, advise and guide, help reduce risk, provide guidance on health and safety matters
• Responsible for your team’s safety and others affected by your work’s scope on a day to day basis
• Overseeing and directing site activities from conception to completion
• Reviewing the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
• Overseeing all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building, technical and safety regulations
• Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
• Meet contractual conditions of performance
• Review the work progress on daily basis
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
• Analyze, manage and mitigate construction and Safety risks
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
• Focus on quality; promoting right first time initiatives, reducing rework and double handling,
• Mentor and motivate teams to achieve productivity and engagement
• Establishing method statements to meet work schedules,
• Establishing JSA’s to meet HSE regulations,
• Resolving work problems and recommending measures to improve productivity and product quality,
• Training or arranging for the training of workers in job duties and company policies,
• Ensuring standards for safe working conditions,
• Recommending personnel actions such as hirings and promotions,
• Resolve day to day field personnel issues

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years working experience in construction management
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process
• Familiarity with construction management software packages
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Excellent time and project management skills
• A good understanding and knowledge of the practical and legal aspects of health and safety
• Good motivator, able to thrive in a team environment and have excellent communication skills