Engineering Construction Manager at 21Search Limited

Job Purpose:

• To perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing the construction and maintenance of building structures, infrastructures, and estates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and design building structures in compliance with construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Hold direct responsibility for construction operations and building maintenance of structures at the project site.
• Participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations for guiding construction.
• Contribute to the development of work programs for housing projects to enhance their viability analysis.
• Estimate quantities and costs of materials, equipment, or labor to assess project feasibility.
• Participate in the process of testing soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, and program modifications or structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.
• Conduct studies on traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential impacts.
• Undertake technical and feasibility studies, including site investigations.
• Liaise with clients and various professionals, including architects and subcontractors.
• Resolve design and development challenges.
• Ensure the project complies with legal requirements, especially health and safety regulations.
• Assess the sustainability and environmental impact of projects.
• Ensure projects run smoothly, structures are completed within budget, and timelines are met.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photographs, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.

Qualifications / Person Specification:

• At least a B.Eng/HND in Civil Engineering.
• Must be registered with COREN with a current SEAL.
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in the Real Estate/Infrastructure industry.
• Extensive experience in adopting Green and SMART Technology in Estate and Infrastructural Construction.
• Professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of current industry standards and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• High level of professionalism, multitasking, and time management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional people management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities.
• Good leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strategic thinking, forecasting, and planning skills.